Report launch: Spotlight on Global Multilateralism

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
This new report Spotlight on Global Multilateralism offers critical analyses and presents recommendations for strengthening democratic multilateral structures and policies. Its contributors cover key areas such as peace and common security, reforms of the global financial architecture, calls for a New Social Contract, an inclusive digital future, the rights of future generations and...
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Zero Draft of SDG Summit Political Declaration Turns Our World Towards 2030

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
The political declaration of the 2023 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in September, is under discussion among UN Member States in “zero draft” form. The next consultation on the draft Political Declaration will convene on 24 May.
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Our Lakes are drying up

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
From Science Magazine: "The amount of water stored in large lakes has decreased over the past three decades due to both human and climatic drivers."
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
Thursday, May 18, 2023, help us celebrate the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.
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Indonesia: After two decades, ExxonMobil settles case of alleged human rights abuses including torture brought by Aceh villagers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
"ExxonMobil settles long-running Aceh torture lawsuit", 16 May 2023 ExxonMobil settled Monday a long-running lawsuit brought by Aceh villagers who alleged human rights violations by Indonesian military officials providing security to the oil giant. The two sides agreed to resolve "all matters," said a joint filing from the opposing counsel that did not disclose terms of the agreement.
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Global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
Geneva, 17 May 2023 (WMO) – Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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Advancing Equity in Collective Impact May 31 - June 1, 2023 - Online

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
To explore this topic, join us May 31-June 1 for the online workshop Advancing Equity in Collective Impact. In this session, we will cover the key building blocks for equity-focused collaborative work, as well as go over strategies, practices, resources, and tools for embedding equity into collective impact initiatives
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Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection: Protecting lives and livelihoods in times of crisis (13 to 15 June 2023)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
The Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection will strengthen international commitment for supporting ASP. It will take stock of ASP implementation to date and derive lessons for the future. The event will take place in Berlin from 13 to 15 June 2023.
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DEATH PENALTY 2022 (AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2022. Amnesty International reports only on executions, death sentences and other aspects of the use of the death penalty, such as commutations and exonerations, where there is reasonable confirmation. In many countries governments do not publish information on their use of the death penalty.
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UN roadmap outlines solutions to cut global plastic pollution

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17May
Nairobi, 16 May 2023 – Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to a new report by UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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