2021 MacJannet Prize Winners

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The Talloires Network and MacJannet Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship. Following a review of 28 nominations from 15 countries by the Secretariat, the prize winners were determined after a Selection Committee of leaders in higher education civic engagement reviewed the 10 finalists from 8 countries.

MALAYSIA YOUTH SDG SUMMIT 2021 (6TH NOV 2021, 10AM-1PM, KL TIME)

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We are calling all ambitious youth in Malaysia, to take action in supporting the Global Goals by acknowledging the works being done and striving towards completing the goals together. The virtual summit is open to everyone who aspires to support and make an action in SDGs in Malaysia. Let’s SPEAK UP, TAKE ACTION and COLLABORATE for a better tomorrow.

Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development calls for urgent reforms

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The Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development is an independent and interdisciplinary group of leaders convened by the WHO Regional Office for Europe to rethink policy priorities in the light of pandemics.

Prioritize world of work in implementation of Paris climate agreement

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Urgent measures to address climate change should prioritize decent work and a just transition to greener economies, says the International Labour Organization, ahead of COP26 climate change conference.

The G20 Summit ended with the adoption of the G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration

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The press conference of Prime Minister Mario Draghi concluded the G20 Rome Summit. At the end of the two-day working sessions, the G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration was adopted.

Conference on Young People’s Rights to Civic Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific: Building pathways to empowerment". --

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Meaningful youth engagement and participation is a right, and a pathway to empowerment. But the space for youth participation has been shrinking. Join our conference co-designed by youth on 28-29 Oct, and learn more about issues of voice, choice and inclusion

PREVIEW: The 2021 United Nations Global Compact–Accenture CEO Sustainability Study

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The United Nations Global Compact–Accenture CEO Sustainability Study offers a candid look at perspectives of more than 1,230 CEOs across 113 countries and 21 industries at the urgent opportunities and challenges for leaders to address the climate crisis. The full report will be released here on 1 November 2021.

India Rising: Forging a Path to Healthy, Low-Carbon Prosperity (By Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN))

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"Join Naina Batra for a conversation with Fred Krupp, President, and Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, India, of Environment Defense Fund (EDF). As one of the largest countries in the world, contributing a significant portion of global carbon emissions, India has a unique opportunity to resolve a dilemma facing many nations: Can the country grow its economy in a safe, sustainable way without...."

DSI Fellowship opportunity! APPLY NOW!

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"DSi is an international network working with organizations and individuals in 136 countries around the world. DSi’s members range from national and world regional Down syndrome advocacy organizations, to issue specific expert groups and advisors, to individuals with Down syndrome and those who advocate for them. DSi’s mission is to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome worldwide".

watch Transformative Action for Nature and People by the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

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"A high-level event at UNGA 76 where government leaders and partners presented transformative actions and financing to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. These urgent actions demonstrated that protecting, conserving, sustainably using, and restoring biodiversity, can be nature positive and deliver multiple co-benefits for environment, climate, and sustainable development.

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