United Nations Development Programme’s Business Call to Action teams up with Yunus Social Business to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Nov
BERLIN, Germany - 14 October 2022 - Business Call to Action (BCtA) and Yunus Social Business (YSB) today announced their collaboration to create new opportunities for inclusive and social businesses in low- and middle-income markets. BCtA and YSB will bring together their expertise and networks to increase progress towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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WATER SHORTAGES RAISE CONCERNS OF CHOLERA RE-EMERGING IN HAITI THREE MONTHS AFTER EARTHQUAKE

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Nov
Water shortages in Haiti are increasing the risk to children’s health three months after a massive earthquake, with concerns that cholera could re-emerge in the Caribbean nation that was on track to eliminate the deadly disease, Save the Children warned.
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International Day for Tolerance 16 November

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Nov
In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. This action followed up on the United Nations Year for Tolerance, 1995, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 at the initiative of UNESCO, as outlined in the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance and Follow-up Plan of Action for the Year.
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John Kerry launches First Movers Coalition at COP26 (WEF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Nov
The First Movers Coalition has been launched at COP26. The partnership between US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and the World Economic Forum will accelerate demand for zero-carbon technology. Here's a summary of key talking points from the coalition's launch.
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Global Volunteering Leadership Summit, December 3 - December 5 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Nov
The International Association for Volunteer Effort is pleased to announce the United Arab Emirates as the host country of the 26th IAVE World Volunteer Conference. After a rigorous selection process, the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the host organization for this premier global event.
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Book presentation and discussion Alaa Abd El-Fattah "You have not yet been defeated"

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Nov
Heinrich Böll Foundation is organizing a presentation of the book written by activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah
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ActionAid responds to the shocking level of exclusion at COP26

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Nov
It's shocking that so much of civil society cannot observe the negotiations
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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Nov
Major car manufactures agree on shift to zero emissions cars and vans but the biggest car makers like VW are not part of it.
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Media Release: New Private Sector Support for Biodiversity - H&M Group Announces Multi-Year Contribution to IPBES

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Nov
Multinational clothing retailer H&M Group announces 4-year non-earmarked financial contribution to the work of IPBES IPBES to undertake expert assessment on impact and dependency of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people
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FUTURE POLICY AWARD: Protection from Hazardous Chemicals

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Nov
This is why in 2021, the Future Policy Award is dedicated to the most effective policy solutions that minimise the adverse effects of exposure to chemicals on human health, with a focus on children’s health, and the environment. The Award highlights that solutions do exist; solutions that are ambitious and impactful.
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