Lancet Countdown on health and climate change

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The annual Countdown report provides an independent assessement of progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, and represents the findings and consensus of 35 leading academic institutions and UN agencies.

Child Slaves Who Were Trafficked and Forced to Harvest Cocoa in Cote D’Ivoire Sue the Cocoa Companies that Enslaved Them: Nestle, Cargill, Mars, Mondelēz, Hershey, Barry Callebaut, and Olam

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Press Release: "On February 12, 2021, IRAdvocates filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of eight Malian young men who managed to escape back to Mali after being trafficked as children and forced to harvest cocoa in Cote D’Ivoire for one or more of the Defendant companies, Nestle, Cargill, Mars, Mondelēz, Hershey, Barry Callebaut, and Olam".

The Changing World of Work Event (FROM NESTA)

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How can technology prepare us for the future labour market? 23 Mar 2021 09:30 – 12:00 (Online Free)

A ROADMAP FOR MEANINGFUL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN NDCS

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The NDC Partnership launched its Youth Engagement Plan (YEP) at its 2020 Annual Members Forum. The YEP presents actionable and innovative recommendations to increase youth participation in climate policy and practice while marking the starting point for increased youth engagement in the Partnership.

UNICEF Executive Board: Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director Executive Board February 9, 2021

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"In the medium-term, we are reimagining all of the systems children need. For example, the pandemic underscored the importance of primary health care at the community level. People need ready access to a full suite of health services where they live. From pre and antenatal services, to vaccinations and nutrition, to services that support SRHR. We need to make this a reality."

Global Covid-19 stimulus continues to damage environment – but US could catalyse greener recovery

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The 5th Greenness of Stimulus Index shows that Global Covid-19 stimulus measures are continuing to have a net negative environmental impact, but there are signs that the greenness of stimulus is slowly beginning to track upwards.

Shell accelerates drive for net-zero emissions with customer-first strategy

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Feb 11, 2021 Shell today set out its strategy to accelerate its transformation into a provider of net-zero emissions energy products and services, powered by growth in its customer-facing businesses. A disciplined cash allocation framework and rigorous approach to driving down carbon emissions will deliver value for shareholders, customers and wider society.

How we Reimagine an Equitable Future for All

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits USD1 billion to Catalyze a Green Recovery from Pandemic. The Rockefeller Foundation will commit USD1 billion over the next three years to catalyze a more inclusive, green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on current efforts an

The Price of Plastic Waste and Solutions to Turn the Tide

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"The proliferation of plastic in our society is hitting extreme levels that should be of concern to all nations. According to recent research by Plastics Europe, we produce around 359 million tonnes of plastic annually, with the global market valued at USD 568.9 billion in 2019 and projected to reach almost USD 1 trillion by 2035".

UNREASONABLE FUTURE (UNREASONABLE GROUP INITIATIVE)

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"A unique collaboration with Fossil Foundation, Pearson and Accenture, Unreasonable FUTURE is aligning the promise of leading edge technologies with the future of inclusive work and social equity. We are championing the world’s most impactful growth-stage entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of supporting and disrupting the very nature of work".

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