Third session of negotiations on an international plastics treaty advance in Nairobi

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
Nairobi, 19 November 2023 – The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), concluded today in Nairobi, Kenya, with agreement on a starting point for negotiations at the fourth session (INC-4).
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Revisiting the proposed changes to the standards for B Corp Certification

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
Ahead of the upcoming second consultation, we’re sharing a refresher on how the fundamental changes to the new standards would raise the bar for B Corps to continue to lead the way in business.
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“Young people have power:” Climate activist Saoirse Exton

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
“Young people have power. They can be leaders and lead crowds and advocate for change,” said Exton, who founded her local branch of the Fridays for Future global movement. Earlier this year, Exton, who is now 18, became the youngest member of the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
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ACTION AID ON THE GAZA EMERGENCY

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
"We look at babies losing their life because we have nothing”: Vital services in Gaza grinding to a halt without fuel. Vital services such as water desalination plants, sewage treatment facilities, and hospitals are grinding to a halt in Gaza due to the chronic lack of fuel, while many have been forced to shut down already.
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GPE: Bridging divides: The role of inclusive technology for learners with disabilities

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
Global Partnership for Education: While technology has the potential to bridge disparities for students with disabilities, accessibility and utility challenges can exacerbate inequalities. Here are some tools and resources to help development actors in designing, implementing and monitoring disability-inclusive technology solutions.
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GLOBAL WITNESS: European banks and investors, including Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and Intesa Sanpaolo, investing over €700m in companies tied to brutal violence against civilians in South Sudan

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
European banks and investors have invested €700m and provided over €4 billion worth of loans to two oil companies operating in South Sudan linked to military aggression against civilians The oil companies’ joint ventures are the main source of revenue for the South Sudanese military, which has a well-documented track record of targeting civilians and sexual violence since conflict broke out.
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EU: European Parliament and Council agree on Critical Raw Materials Act

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Nov
Negotiators for EU governments and the European Parliament reached a deal on Monday (13 November) on targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel to reduce its reliance on third countries, principally China. [...]
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2nd Voice of Global South Summit

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Nov
India hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit on 17 November 2023, in virtual format.
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UNICEF: Children in Gaza need life-saving support

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Nov
Children and families need humanitarian assistance and protection now.
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“Children live in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights”

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Nov
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
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