Glasgow’s 2030 credibility gap: net zero’s lip service to climate action (climateactiontracker)

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Now, at the midpoint of Glasgow, it is clear there is a massive credibility, action and commitment gap that casts a long and dark shadow of doubt over the net zero goals put forward by more than 140 countries, covering 90% of global emissions.

Carbon emissions of richest 1% set to be 30 times the 1.5°C limit in 2030 (Oxfam)

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Published: 5th November 2021 Footprints of poorest 50 percent set to remain well below this limit

Renewable Energy & Human Rights Benchmark 2021 (By Business & Human Rights Resource Center)

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"The renewable energy sector, like others, has struggled with a broad range of allegations of serious human rights violations and how to resolve them. The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre has recorded over 200 allegations linked to renewable energy projects in the last 10 years. "

Corporate Engagement Course by Women Win

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Win-Win Strategies, an initiative of Women Win, launches the Corporate Engagement course for women’s rights organisations and individuals globally who are interested in building and improving partnerships with the private sector.

Fondation Prince Albert II of Monaco Awards 2021

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On Friday 29th October, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation held its 14th annual Planetary Health Awards ceremony in the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Since 2008, these awards in the sectors of Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change have paid tribute to leading figures and organizations for their deep commitment to preserving our planet.

Step Up Climate Change Adaptation Efforts or Face Huge Disruption: UN Report

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• Estimated adaptation costs in developing countries are five to ten times greater than current public adaptation finance flows • Fewer than one third of 66 countries funded COVID-19 recovery measures to address climate risks • Over 2,600 projects focus on adaptation

Why entrepreneurship and innovation are key to addressing youth unemployment (WEF)

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This article is part of the Sustainable Development Impact Summit To address youth unemployment, we need to shift youths' efforts from seeking jobs to creating marketable opportunities for themselves. Integrating entrepreneurship and innovation into education is key. Business incubation centres and government support can drive market-creating innovation.

FROM HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL: How national service can bring America together

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Two Peace Corps alums discuss public service and a civic education. You are here HOME FACULTY & RESEARCH POLICY TOPICS DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE HOW NATIONAL SERVICE CAN BRING AMERICA TOGETHER by Susan A. Hughes March 25, 2021

45 MILLION PEOPLE ARE AT FAMINE'S DOOR - AND US$7 BILLION COULD SAVE THEM NOW

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Cash would provide a single meal a day for one year to stave off starvation in 43 countries 8 November 2021. Article written by Peyvand Khorsandi & Paul Anthem, WFP

FRON ODI: The launch of Adaptation Without Borders: a new era in international cooperation on climate change

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This high-level event will launch a collaboration between the European Commission and Adaptation Without Borders, shine a spotlight on the implications of cross-border and cascading risks for climate diplomacy, and make the case for a new era of adaptation defined by global cooperation.Date 09 Nov 2021 Time (GMT +00) 10:00 11:00

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