White Paper Launch: "From Waves to Ecosystems: The Next Stage of Democratic Innovation"

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:00 AM 11:00 AM (EST). To explore a new vision for democratic innovation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative at the University of Delaware’s Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration invites you to join the launch of its first Research Scholars white paper, by People Powered Co-Executive Director Josh Lerner....

26th June: Join Forum & IAVE for ‘A New Generation of Volunteers as Changemakers’ Webinar

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Join us for a joint webinar with the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) on tomorrow, on Wednesday, 26 June, 12noon - 1:30pm BST, where a panel of academics, practitioners, and young volunteers will review the IVCO 2023 Challenge Paper, the impact of conversations on youth volunteering at IVCO 2023 and in other spaces, and explore the current state of volunteering by young people

International Day for Countering Hate Speech, 18 June

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The Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech

National Energy and Climate Plans: The Implementation Gap

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A Benchmark Assessment of Draft NECPs in Light of EU Legal Obligations. European Union (‘EU’) Member States are required under EU law to adopt and implement National Energy and Climate Plans (‘NECPs’). The Climate Litigation Network (‘CLN’) has undertaken a benchmarking assessment of Member States’ draft updated NECPs, 4 based on data from Member States and the European Commission.

How the Transition Away From Fossil Fuel Production Can Be Included in New Climate Commitments and Plans

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Governments are due to submit their third nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in 2025. These will be the first since the landmark agreement at COP 28 to transition away from fossil fuels. This report analyzes how fossil fuel production has appeared in NDCs to date and suggests ways for countries to reflect the transition away from fossil fuel production in their third-generation NDCs.

THE 5TH SEJAHTERA FELLOWSHIP: CALL FOR RESEARCHERS FROM ASIA-PACIFIC RCES

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RCE Tongyeong is launching its 5th Fellowship Programme(link is external) for researchers from Asia-Pacific RCEs. Every year, one researcher is invited to stay at the Tongyeong Sejahtera Center(link is external) for 2-5 months to conduct research of their interest and to produce a research report.

City leaders address solutions for global governance reform and the fight for social inclusion at the Urban 20 (U20) 2024 Mayors’ Summit in São Paul

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Sao Paulo, Brazil (20 June 2024) – 38 Mayors and city representatives representing some of the world’s largest economies gathered in Sao Paulo for the Urban 20 (U20) 2024 Mayors Summit.

Collective leadership matters: Driving transformation across education systems

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION: From the ministry to the classroom, positive leadership behaviors set the tone for countries' education transformation strategies, rallying partners behind the national vision, sparking reforms, shifting the organizational culture and leading by example in the classroom to support more equitable learning.

Horse Hill: Historic win as Supreme Court upholds landmark climate case

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Groundbreaking judgment could have profound implications for new fossil fuel projects, including Cumbrian coal mine and North Sea oil and gas fields

Out-of-school children and educational gaps cost the global economy $10,000 billion a year

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While 250 million girls and boys are currently excluded from access to education across the globe, a new UNESCO report analyzes for the first time the economic and societal cost of educational deficiencies. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, calls on the Organization's Member States to break the "vicious circle" of school drop-outs as quickly as possible.

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