CITY LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET TO RE-IMAGINE URBAN TOURISM

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in Porto to rethink urban tourism in the post-pandemic age. Organized by UNWTO, the Government of Portugal, Turismo de Portugal and the City of Porto, the Mayors Forum on Tourism and the Future of Cities highlighted the opportunity to restart urban tourism with a focus on sustainability, innovation and inclusion.
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2021 FOOD SYSTEMS PRE-SUMMIT (26-28 July 2021)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit will launch bold new actions to deliver progress on all 17 SDGs, each of which relies to some degree on healthier, more sustainable and equitable food systems.
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European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
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Girls are catching up on the playing field

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
Results from the Laureus global sports survey suggest that more girls are joining traditionally male-dominated sports.
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Eliminate child labour in supply chains: a multistakeholder approach (side event of the HLPF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This dialogue focuses on the challenges and needs panelists perceive in eliminating child labour in supply chains. The panelists will also exchange lessons learned and articulate (joint) action to further enhance efforts to fight child labour. It is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands
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Inclusive employment models and technology, to achieve sustainable and resilient recovery for Youth with Disabilities from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This is a side event to the High Level Political Forum organized by Leonard Cheshire International. This side event will present Leonard Cheshire’s global work on inclusive employment pathways for youth with disabilities during the pandemic. The side event will discuss how to achieve sustainable and resilient recoveries for Youth with Disabilities post COVID-19.
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Introduction by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (47th session of the Human Rights Council)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
"Behind today’s systemic racism and racial violence lies the absence of formal acknowledgement of the responsibilities of States and others that engaged in or profited from enslavement, the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, and colonialism – as well as those who continue to profit from this legacy" says Michelle Bachelet
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VNR Lab 14: Meaningful participation in times of crisis: Engagement of stakeholders for the preparation of VNRs

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This VNR Lab on Stakeholder Engagement, focusing on "Meaningful participation in times of crisis: Engagement of stakeholders for the preparation of VNRs" will provide a space for dialogue and exchange between VNR countries and stakeholders to share challenges, good practices and lessons learned as well as report trends and exchange experiences...
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Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
Convening under the theme “Where Action Meets Ambition,” the 2021 edition of the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF 2021) aimed to spur action on 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals by bringing together government representatives, stakeholders, and experts to discuss key topics that advance sustainable development in the energy domain and contribute to global climate action.
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New EU guidance helps companies to combat forced labour in supply chains

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
The Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) have published today a Guidance on due diligence to help EU companies to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains, in line with international standards.
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