World Press Freedom Day 3 May

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 03May
Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights. 2023 year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Three decades have passed since it was proclaimed in 1993, in which we have seen substantial progress towards achieving a free press and freedom of expression around the world.
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Most Europeans are worried about climate change, and blame humanity for global warming (YouGov)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02May
Germans are the least likely to think mankind is responsible for the changing climate Most Europeans continue to be worried about climate change, according to a new YouGov Eurotrack survey.
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D+C Digital Monthly 2023/05: Migrants and refugees

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02May
The latest edition of D+C, published by the German Cooperation and Development assistance, focuses on migration and how to sustain democracy.
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2023 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COPs)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02May
The COPs of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions began what many expect to be a busy two-week meeting. The three bodies, the Basel Convention COP16 (BC COP16), the Rotterdam Convention COP11 (RC COP11), and the Stockholm Convention COP11 (SC COP11), each have important issues to consider.
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Global Citizen NOW (April 27 and 28 )

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Apr
Global Citizen NOW is back for a second year with a new agenda for urgent action. The time has always been now to end extreme poverty, and that’s exactly what we’re driving action towards at this year’s NOW summit taking place on April 27 and 28 in New York City.
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Activists encouraged to apply for UN SDG Action Awards

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Apr
Activists striving to achieve a more just and equitable future for all people and the planet, are being encouraged to apply for a UN award that celebrates initiatives and individuals working to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality.
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES ANNOUNCES THE PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS AND PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA AS THE NEW CO-CHAIRS OF THE SDG ADVOCATES GROUP

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Apr
NEW YORK, 06 April 2022 –Amidst the growing number of development crises facing the world, today United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada as new Co-Chairs of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group.
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Financing mining for transition minerals in South Africa: Are banks doing enough on human rights?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Apr
This report looks at the human rights commitments and actions of 15 banks (5 local, 10 international) linked to the financing of transition minerals extraction in South Africa. The research revealed these banks are failing to take adequate measures to avoid contributing to abuses in this particularly risky sector.
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'Fit for 55': European Council adopts key pieces of legislation delivering on 2030 climate targets

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28Apr
The Council today five laws that will enable the EU to cut greenhouse gas emissions within the main sectors of the economy, while making sure that the most vulnerable citizens and micro-enterprises, as well as the sectors exposed to carbon leakage, are effectively supported in the climate transition.
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UN Chief calls for fundamental shift to put world back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Apr
New York, 26 April 2023 – With countries hammered by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, a weak global economy, and amplified by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sounded the alarm yesterday as he briefed Member States on the ‘Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Towards a Rescue Plan for People and Planet’ report.
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