The Power of Multisectoral Approaches for Human Capital Development (29 August, 2023- 31 August, 2023)

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The event, co-organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Food Programme (WFP),sets the space for the official launch of two key publications for the region that contribute to promoting a multisectoral policy dialogue for the development of human capital.

Global Plastics Summit

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Working towards a robust UN plastics treaty. Join the largest gathering of delegates before INC-3 at a forum for multi-stakeholders to work collaboratively towards a robust UN plastics treaty. October 11th-12th 2023 | Bangkok

Amnesty International: Iran: Respect families’ right to commemorate loved ones killed during uprising without reprisals on one-year anniversary

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The families of those unlawfully killed by Iran’s security forces during the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising in 2022 must be allowed to mark the one-year anniversaries of their deaths, Amnesty International said today, as the Iranian authorities ramp up their campaign of harassment and intimidation against victims’ families to enforce silence and impunity.

DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Global Displacement Forecast update shows a significant increase in displacement

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The updated forecasts show that displacement is forecasted to increase by more than 6.2 million people by the end of 2024. This is 800,000 higher than that in the preliminary forecast issued in March 2023

ADB: Banking on Fun: How Gamification and Nudges Can Foster Sustainable Finances

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By Lotte Schou-Zibell, Swati Chowdhary. Gamification and nudges are emerging as powerful tools to engage customers, foster sustainable financial behaviors, and promote social development.

Accelerating Sustainable Finance Through Private Sector Participation

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The training Accelerating Sustainable Finance Through Private Sector Participation will be co-hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Sustainable Development Council, in partnership with the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) and LGX Academy.

World Water Week: 20-24 Aug 2024

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World Water Week 2023 is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges. The theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World invites us to rethink how we manage water. Which ideas, innovations, and governance systems will we need in a more unstable and water scarce world?

TNI: Telling the story of EU border militarization

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7 August 2023 15 minutes read The European Union’s external borders are rapidly becoming more expansive and more dangerous. Europe’s border regime is costing lives, destabilising countries beyond European borders, and driving widespread abuse - and its budget and power is increasing.

Sports best for kids to stay active, learn teamwork

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Dr Matthew Sacco, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic, said sports not only keeps children busy and active but also teaches them about the importance of teamwork.

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