From ODI: China in the multilateral development banks: evolving strategies of a new power Research reports ~ Written byChris Humphrey, Yunnan Chen

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
In recent years, China has become one of the largest providers of development finance in the world. While much has been written on its bilateral activities via state-directed official lending, less attention has been paid to the multilateral dimension of China’s outward development finance, as the country gradually shifts from being a borrower member of the MDBs to a non-borrower.
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Launch of the Unified Volunteering Platform and Unified Conditions of Service

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is pleased to launch the new Unified Volunteering Platform (UVP) and Unified Conditions of Service (UCOS). These two key milestones of UNV’s ongoing digital transformation reflect the organization’s commitment to streamline the engagement of dedicated volunteer talent to effectively support UN partners in delivering on the 2030 agenda.
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SportWorks TALKS: How is the outdoor sports industry supporting refugees?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
Join SportWorks as they host Marion Haerty and David Malcrida to learn how they are making outdoor sports more accessible to refugees.
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GSG Global Impact Summit: Impact Solutions for People and the Planet

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Oct
The Global Impact Summit is the GSG’s annual convening of stakeholders from across the impact investment ecosystem.For the last five years this 3-day event has been the leading forum for the impact community to come together, exchange ideas, network, and co-create the future of impact investment.
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Analysis: Which countries are historically responsible for climate change? (BY CARBON BRIEF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 06Oct
"In this article, Carbon Brief looks at national responsibility for historical CO2 emissions from 1850-2021, updating analysis published in 2019. For the first time, the analysis includes CO2 emissions from land use and forestry, in addition to those from fossil fuels, which significantly alters the top 10."
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Sign language app opens new path to learning for Deaf children

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 06Oct
A new Nepali sign language learning app will support Deaf children develop pre-literacy, reading and basic sign language skills. The free app launched on Sept. 23, in recognition of International Day of Sign Languages.
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Analysis of 250 companies' climate and human rights disclosures finds gap in specific & meaningful data on risks, targets and key indicators

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 06Oct
European policymakers are currently discussing the proposal presented this April by the EU Commission for a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which will bring about important changes to companies’ disclosure obligations, including the development of much expected mandatory EU sustainability reporting standards.
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Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 06Oct
The 2021 edition of the annual Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week will be commemorated from 24 to 31 October 2021, under the theme “Media and Information Literacy for the Public Good”. It is co-organized by South Africa and UNESCO. Its Feature Conference and Youth Forum will take place online, alongside celebration events around the globe.
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35TH UN WATER MEETING

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 06Oct
During the second day of the 35th UN-Water Meeting, participants considered options for themes around which preparations for and the dialogues at the 2023 UN Water Conference could be organized.
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International dignitaries and celebrities attend Cameroon’s Global Observance of World Habitat Day 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 04Oct
Yaoundé, Cameroon, 4 October 2021 – This year’s celebration of the Global Observance of World Habitat Day brought together ministers from various countries, mayors, heads of UN agencies, a Nobel Prize winner, an international footballer and representatives of the African Union and local government networks.
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