Solutions for a planet in crisis, speech by Inger Andersen Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme "focuses on what we can do in four areas: the economic and business sphere, governance, science and our everyday lives" during a speech delivered at London School of Economics Public Lecture on 20th of Jan, 2021.
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Listening to the Future ( Omidyar Network)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
How do we build a world we’ve never seen before? We must change who drives the future (Written by Eshanthi Ranasinghe and David Hsu, Exploration & Future Sensing)
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EU Development Policy in 2021: Greater than the Sum of Its Parts? ( FROM CGD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
Written by Mikaela Gavas, Anita Käppeli and Samuel Pleeck with the Center for Global Development, the briefing focuses on the challenges of a stronger and collective "EU Team" that can better aligns the international development efforts of all EU member states together with the work being done by the EU Commission.
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The social contract and the role of social protection in building trust in government and strengthening the nation-state

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
A strong social contract is a precious resource in any country. Without it, citizens will be reluctant to pay their taxes making it impossible for governments to collect the revenues they require to offer good quality public services to their citizens. Indeed, one of the main challenges facing countries across the Global South is low government revenues.
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IAVE NEW WEB BINAR SERIES

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
A new series of online workshop being organized by the International Association of Volunteering Efforts, IAVE. They will cover a diverse range of issues, including a session on the role of volunteerism in the VNRs, the national reviews focused on the implementation of the SDGs and multiple interactions on Volunteering for Social Change.
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The Davos Agenda

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in this challenging new context. It is essential for leaders from all walks of life to work together virtually for a more inclusive, cohesive and sustainable future as soon as possible in 2021.
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Shared Purpose by Clore Social Leadership

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
SharedPurpose is a free, online space for anyone working for positive change driven by Clore Social Leadership.
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Climate Adaptation Week Groningen Tue 19 January - Mon 25 January 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
Climate Adaptation Groningen is initiated by Akkoord Groningen and the Global Center on Adaptation, in collaboration with National Progamma Groningen. They stimulate awareness and action surrounding climate adaptation. Related to this, the Climate Adaptation Week will be held from Tuesday till Monday, 19–25 January 2021.
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Leaving No-One Behind in Universal Health Coverage ONLINE SESSION (IDS)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
Understanding and addressing exclusion in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic This session is designed to meet the needs of health and social development advisers and those from the wider health network and from other cadres with an interest in health, equity and justice. ​​​​​​​
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UN agencies warn that COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
20 January 2021, Bangkok/Rome - The economic impact of COVID-19 on the world's most populous region is threatening to further undermine efforts to improve diets and nutrition of nearly two billion people in Asia and the Pacific who were already unable to afford healthy diets prior to the pandemic, says a new report published today by four specialized agencies of the United Nations.
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