Ocean Vitality Forum 2021

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An invited community of blue entrepreneurs, marine conservationists, foundations, and funders, come together to generate ideas with impact and collaborate for ocean vitality.

Daniel Bekele (Ethiopia) Winner of the German Africa Award 2021

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Dr. Daniel Bekele is being honored for his lifelong fight for human rights. Daniel Bekele is currently the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

FORUM OF AMERICAS: MONTREAL SUMMIT, TOWARDS A FAIRER AND GREENER ECONOMY

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The focus will be on green transition and sustainability. The Conference of Montreal, presented for the first time in 1995 by the International Economic Forum of the Americas, is committed to heightening knowledge and awareness of the major issues concerning economic globalization, with a particular emphasis on the relations between the Americas and other continents.

World nears ‘no new coal’ after collapse of proposals and rise of government commitments

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There has been a 76% reduction in proposed coal power since the negotiation of the Paris Agreement in 2015, bringing the end of new coal construction into sight. 44 countries have already committed to ‘no new coal’ with a further 40 now in a position to do the same, following the cancellation of previously proposed power plants.

Most agricultural funding distorts prices, harms environment: UN report

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Around 87% of the $540 billion in total annual government support given worldwide to agricultural producers includes measures that are price distorting and that can be harmful to nature and health.

Same-sex marriages and partnerships should be recognised across the EU

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The EU should lift all obstacles facing LGBTIQ people when exercising their basic rights, say MEPs.

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies highlights links between human and planetary health (UNEP)

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Nairobi, 7 September 2021 – The world marked the second International Day of Clean Air for blue skies under the theme Healthy Air, Healthy Planet, which highlights the link between air quality and planetary and human health. Nine out of ten people on earth breathe polluted air, which causes an estimated seven million premature deaths a year.

OECD Youth Week 20-24 September

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The OECD is organizing a series of events focused on policy making that is youth centric and youth focused.

Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality: 16-20 October 2021

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IVCO 2021 will be hosted by ActionAid Hellas on the theme Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality, from 16 to 20 October 2021. It will be held online and will include the first Virtual Global Volunteering Fair and an Active Citizens International Photo Salon.

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