Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action

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The world’s multilateral system is under greater strain than at any time since the creation of the United Nations, requiring swift action to “do better, faster” in using the UN Charter and existing tools to forge greater security and prosperity for all, the Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday, which marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.

Participatory Budgeting: How can it strengthen democracy and empower communities in the EU? (Tuesday, 25 April | 9:30 - 10:45 CET)

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Tuesday, 25 April | 9:30 - 10:45 CET In the context of the H2020 project DEMOTEC, join this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to discuss the potential of participatory budgeting in the national context and at EU level. How effective are projects in fostering civic engagement and countering the democratic deficit and citizen dissatisfaction? How can participatory budgeting be inclusive for all?

State of the Global Climate 2022 WMO annual report highlights continuous advance of climate change

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Geneva, 21 April 2023 (WMO) - From mountain peaks to ocean depths, climate change continued its advance in 2022, according to the annual report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Droughts, floods and heatwaves affected communities on every continent and cost many billions of dollars.

ASEAN must take stronger stance beyond Five-Point Consensus, Southeast Asian MPs say

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JAKARTA, 24 April 2023 - On the two-year anniversary of the Five-Point Consensus, lawmakers from Southeast Asia call on ASEAN to acknowledge that the Consensus signed in April 2021 has failed miserably and that the Myanmar junta led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing should not to be trusted to fulfill the obligations outlined in the proposed agreement.

New Blueprint Calls For Reinvigorated Global Governance

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The HLAB (High Level Advisory Board on Global Governance" produced a report that was handed to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today. It was informed by a global public consultation and builds on wide-ranging inputs from diverse stakeholders.

Financing the Transition: How to Make the Money Flow for a Net-Zero Economy

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The ETC’s latest report sets out a detailed estimate of the investment need by sector and country income group, including sector-specific policy and financial sector action toolkits.

9 Days Left to Register Early for ANDE's Annual Conference

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Early bird registration and agenda session submissions for ANDE's Annual Conference are open until Friday, April 28! The global conference will take place from September 12-14, 2023, in Accra, Ghana.

Collective Impact Action Summit: Summit Short Talk Speakers

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Next week's Collective Impact Action Summit—running virtually April 25-27—will bring together backbone leaders, practitioners, funders, partners, and more from around the world to share cutting-edge thinking and lessons learned about centering equity and belonging in collaborative work.

From Doing No Harm to Doing Good: Why Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking Matter When Transforming Societies

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UN STAFF COLLEGE (TURIN): Are you interested in learning more on the topic, and exchanging experiences with colleagues from all over the world? Register here by 12 May 2023: https://www.unssc.org/courses/policy-coherence-and-systems-thinking-sustainable-development-0

Fit for 55: Parliament adopts key laws to reach 2030 climate target

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Key points: Free allowances in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) to be phased out from 2026 Road transport and buildings in new ETS II from 2027 New carbon leakage instrument to protect EU industry and increase global climate ambition A Social Climate Fund to combat energy and mobility poverty

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