Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the face of climate change, poverty and hunger in the Asia-Pacific region

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Apr
The 2024 ESCAP-ADB-UNDP SDG Partnership Report highlights how increasingly frequent climate hazards lead to reduced agricultural and labour productivity, loss of livelihoods, and human displacement. Transformative solutions which address the impacts of climate change on food security and poverty alleviation require the right enabling environment.
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APHR Co-Chair and former Malaysian member of parliament Charles Santiago responding to the news of the forced conscription of Rohingya by the Myanmar military junta

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18Apr
"“As we have previously stated, the junta’s forced conscription lays bare its desperation and utter lack of concern towards its own citizens" says Charles Santiago.
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One Asia, One Future: AVPN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Apr
As AVPN counts down to the 11th edition of the Annual Global Conference, which will take place against the backdrop of a world in great flux, it is imperative that we provide the social investment community with the most extensive opportunity yet, to learn, connect, and unite in action for Asia. Join us for the first time in West Asia, in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 23 - 25 April 2024 in a gathering guided
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Toolkit: Like, Share, Change: Youth, politics & the digital sphere

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Apr
This toolkit results from the experience and learning gathered by DRI Tunisia and its partners Al Qatiba and Yaluna Magazine during the implementation of the #Y-TeD project “Youth Talks e-Democracy” funded by the Ifa Zivik Foundation.
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Two Years to Save the World: Simon Stiell at Chatham House

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Apr
The following is the transcript of a speech delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on 10 April 2024 at Chatham House in London, England. The speech can also be watched on YouTube.
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OECD’s Reinforcing Democracy Initiative

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Apr
Launched at the 2022 OECD Global Forum and Ministerial on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy, the OECD’s Reinforcing Democracy Initiative provides evidence-based guidance and good international practices to help countries reinforce democratic values and institutions.
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The Pause Letter: One year later

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Apr
It has been one year since our 'Pause AI' open letter sparked a global debate on whether we should temporarily halt giant AI experiments. Published: March 22, 2024 Author: Anthony Aguirre
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Fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-4)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is scheduled to take place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session will be preceded by regional consultations on 21 April 2024.
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Inter-American Court ruling on La Oroya case sets key precedent for the protection of a healthy environment

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
22 March 2024 The Court found Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of La Oroya, who have been exposed to unsafe levels of toxic contamination for generations.
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CIEL Welcomes Two New UN Special Rapporteurs Who Will Contribute to Addressing the Triple Environmental Planetary Crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Apr
Astrid Puentes and Elisa Morgera have been Appointed as UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to a Healthy Environment and on Human Rights and Climate Change, respectively.
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