16th EADI General Conference: Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice (Monday 5 Jul 2021- Thursday 8 Jul 2021)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
The central theme of the conference is 'Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice'. Together, these three concepts represent the organization's aspirations for approaches to global development that address inequality, poverty and political marginalization, also in connection with climate change and other environmental threats.
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Human Rights Council urged to support UN chief’s call for a ‘new social contract’ after COVID-19

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Monday urged UN Member States to promote a more inclusive post-pandemic recovery to help the world’s most vulnerable recover from the impact of COVID. Citing a rise in “extreme poverty, inequalities and injustice” in the last 18 months, Ms. Bachelet also warned that democratic and civic space has been eroded.
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Building peace by cultural heritage – a new EU approach in conflicts and crises

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23Jun
On June 21, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on the EU strategic approach to cultural heritage in conflicts and crises, adding cultural heritage to the EU’s foreign policy toolbox and providing a new political and operational framework on cultural heritage for peace.
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UN Global Compact Announces its 2021 SDG Pioneers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jun
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 June 2021 — The United Nations Global Compact today announced ten new SDG Pioneers - business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the implementation of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights, environment, labor and anti-corruption.
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Sustainability Dialogue Series Surfacing cutting edge solutions and sustainable business practices (AVPN)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jun
AVPN is launching a series of ESG-focused thought leadership activities and capacity building workshops to share insights and practical guidance for Asia-based businesses and financial organisations that are considering what ESG means for them in the context of the current crisis and beyond. Join the AVPN Sustainability Dialogues to learn from the best in Asian sustainability and investing.
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Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 (21 June)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jun
Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 “Building Forward: Women Political Leaders Determining the New Normal.”
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Proposed global roadmap shows how universal access to sustainable energy can be achieved by 2030, transforming the lives of millions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jun
Major commitments to be announced at Ministerial Forums on 21-25 June to accelerate access and transition to clean energy by 2030
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How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic, 6th of July, Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation, University of Manchester

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
The University of Manchester Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation Webinar Series How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic Professor Neil Bourne Professor of Matter in Extreme Environments, Co-director of the Thomas Ashton Institute, University of Manchester
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9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum – Opening High Level Panel Discussion

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
On the 14th of June, FORUM ASIA organized the 9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum (AHRDF), a platform for human rights defenders (HRDs) and women human rights defenders (WHRDs) to discuss work and advocacy efforts, and share the experiences and challenges they face.
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Workshop on Innovative Climate Financing Instruments: Supporting Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery in Asia-Pacific Small Island Developing States (JUNE 23)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jun
ESCAP in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) will jointly organize a virtual workshop on resource mobilization in Asia-Pacific SIDS on June 23, with a focus on how SIDS can mobilize more climate finance, either via ‘traditional’ channels or via innovative instruments such as sustainability/green/blue bonds.
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