1st Draft of The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat on 12 July 2021 released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework to guide actions worldwide through 2030 to preserve and protect nature and its essential services to people.
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The Global Alliance for a Green New Deal (Reported by the Guardian)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
MPs from all over the world are coming together to push for a Global Green Deal.
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Equator Prize 2021 honors trailblazing Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet (UNDP)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
New York - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announce the winners of the 12th Equator Prize, recognizing local and Indigenous communities from around the world. The winning organizations showcase local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, and achieving their local development goals even during a pandemic.
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Uganda: Agribusiness companies embroiled in alleged illegal detentions, evictions, and rights abuses; incl. co. response (BUSINESS HUMAN RIGHTS)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"Three multinational companies - Great Seasons SMC, Kiryandongo Sugar Ltd and Agilis Partners Ltd - are accused of exposing local communities to unlawful evictions, violence and other rights abuses.
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UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival Narratives of childhood from around the world

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"To take stock of the dynamic forces shaping childhood and promote deep reflection on the experiences of children in different contexts, we are proud to announce the second UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival (UIFF) will be held 21 – 24 October 2021"
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EU founding values: Commission starts legal action against Hungary and Poland for violations of fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
“Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatised: be it because of whom they love, because of their age, their ethnicity, their political opinions, or their religious beliefs.” President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament,
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UNV and Etihad Airways join forces to boost global volunteering

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
UNV and Etihad Airways have signed a partnership agreement that will facilitate collaboration on strengthening volunteering. The agreement was signed remotely by Dr Nadia Bastaki for Etihad Aviation Group and Mr Toily Kurbanov for UNV. UNV / Etihad Airways, 2021
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Side Event 'Recovering Better from COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HLPF

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The side event will feature expert views and insights from the region’s leading experts and policymakers. Utilizing the framework presented in the Theme Study, the side event will explore and discuss trajectories for the region’s path to recovery. Experts from member States, the private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs) will offer their perspectives on the challenge of the Asia Pacific
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Connecting National and Local Efforts for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Recovery

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
This is a side event of the HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM, the main global platform to talk and discuss about SDGs. Advancing the localization of the SDGs for an inclusive, resilient and sustainable post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, specifically in urban environments, and though multi-level and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Time: 1pm NYC Time
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Building Back After the Pandemic: Work, Health and Well-being

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
This is a side event of the HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM, the main global platform to talk and discuss about SDGs and it will be focused "on the social development policy aspects related to work, health and well-being. It will discuss post-pandemic recovery by focusing on two critical goals: Goal 3 on good health and well-being; Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth". 1PM NYC time
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