What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

25 April, 2024

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.

DECRIMINALISING SUICIDE: SAVING LIVES, REDUCING STIGMA

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The latest report by United for Global Mental Health offers a clear picture: around the world, 700,000 people die by suicide every year. In most countries suicide is not a criminal offence, but in 20 countries it is.

ILO and IUCN sign an agreement to harness the interdependence between jobs and nature

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The Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies aims to make biodiversity an integral part of the agenda to promote decent work and advance social justice.

IDA welcomes first report on rights of persons with disabilities in armed conflict by the Special Rapporteur

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The International Disability Alliance (IDA) welcomes the first report on rights of persons with disabilities in armed conflict by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Gerard Quinn.

3rd Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity

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Discussions at the virtual third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-3) took place between 23 August and 3 September 2021.

New research puts big banks’ sustainability claims in doubt (ShareAction)

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While 20 of Europe’s 25 largest banks have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, none have matched these long-term ambitions with comprehensive plans to avert climate change and biodiversity loss.

Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution

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Ecuador, Germany, Ghana and Vietnam jointly organised the Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution Informal consultations addressing the mandates of UNEA 3/7 and 4/6 towards the 5th UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA-5.2) 1 & 2 September 2021

EDUCATION IN A QUARTER OF THE WORLD’S COUNTRIES IS ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE WITHOUT URGENT ACTION – SAVE THE CHILDREN

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The education of hundreds of millions of children in a quarter of the world's countries is at extreme or high risk of collapsing, Save the Children said today. New analysis from the organisation finds that factors such as climate change, a lack of COVID-19 vaccines, displacement, attacks on schools and lack of digital connectivity are jeopardising access to schooling.

Finance for Biodiversity (F4B) : Making Finance Work for Food: Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Food System,

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Finance for Biodiversity (F4B) aims to increase the materiality of biodiversity in financial decision-making, and so better align global finance with nature conservation and restoration

GLOBAL CENTER ON ADAPTATION HIGH-LEVEL COMMUNIQUE:THE ADAPTATION ACCELERATION IMPERATIVE FOR COP26

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From the Global Center on Adaptation, Rotterdam; Global Leaders convened by the GCA call for COP26 to elevate adaptation action onto an equal footing with efforts to cut emissions because of escalating climate emergency.

IUCN World Conservation Congress

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The IUCN World Conservation Congress is where the world comes together to set priorities and drive conservation and sustainable development action. IUCN’s 1400+ government, civil society and indigenous peoples’ Member organisations vote on major issues, action which guides humanity’s relationship with our planet for the decades ahead.

5th South-East Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

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The South-East Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals provides governments, development partners, civil society, academia, the private sector and other stakeholders opportunities to share subregional perspectives, discuss collaborative measures to address subregional priorities and exchange good practices to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sust. Develop

Brazil: Illegal mining on indigenous land increased almost 500% over the last decade (BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTER)

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"Illegal mining on Brazil indigenous land up 500% in decade", 31 August 2021 Illegal mining expanded by nearly 500 percent on protected indigenous reservations in Brazil in a decade, and by more than 300 percent on protected park lands, according to a study released Monday.

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