‘Access to information is the basis of democracy’ – Interview with environmental journalist Miriam Jemio on World Press Freedom Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08May
On World Press Freedom Day, UN Women spoke with Miriam Jemio, an environmental journalist from Bolivia, on pressing issues and safety of journalists.
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HRW: West Bank: Israeli Forces’ Unlawful Killings of Palestinians

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08May
Israeli security forces have unlawfully used lethal force in fatal shootings of Palestinians, including deliberately executing Palestinians who posed no apparent security threat, based on documentation of several cases since 2022.
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Expert Group Meetings for 2024 HLPF Thematic Review

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08May
In preparation for the reviews of these in-focus SDGs at HLPF, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), in collaboration with relevant UN system partners, is organizing a series of Expert Group Meetings (EGMs), bringing together experts and stakeholders from the UN system, governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society, to review progress on commitments
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Indigenous Peoples Demand Inclusion, and Full and Effective Participation in the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights (ADER)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
Indigenous Peoples from the ASEAN countries have voiced concerns about the lack of Indigenous Peoples’ voices and representation in drafting the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights (ADER). Indigenous Peoples view the ADER as a crucial opportunity for ASEAN Member States to recognize the historic roles and contributions of Indigenous Peoples as custodians of biodiversity and as key partners
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ACTION AT THE CROSSROADS:

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM ON AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS AND THE CHALLENGE OF REGULATION
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UNV: Expanding space for youth's meaningful climate action

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
Saumya Surbhi, international UN Volunteer Youth Environmental Human Rights Defenders Protection Coordinator with UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub. UNV 2023
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2024 Vienna Conference on Autonomous Weapons Systems

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs hosted the international conference “Humanity at the Crossroads: Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Challenge of Regulation” on 29-30 April 2024 in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
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Achieving SDG Target 8.7: Research to action on child labour and forced labour

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
Save the date to join us in this critical discussion on achieving SDG Target 8.7 through the transformative power of research and informed action.
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GIIN West Coast Impact Forum & Training

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
San Francisco, California | June 3 - 4, 2024. The Global Impact Investing Network is the global champion of impact investing, dedicated to increasing its scale and effectiveness around the world. Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
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The Champions of the Earth Award

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07May
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat desertification.
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