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

CCPI 2021 Press Conference

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The annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), published since 2005, is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 57 countries and the EU. The CCPI aims to enhance transparency in international climate politics and it enables comparison of individual countries’ climate protection efforts and progress.

EARTH DAY 2021

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THREE DAYS OF CLIMATE ACTION ALL STREAMING RIGHT HERE STARTING APRIL 20

Impact Rankings 2021: British, Australian universities on the top

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University of Manchester grabs the top position but then the Australian Universities together with their Kiwi counterparts, the British universities dominate while the ones from South Korea and Portugal are also the most improved.

Combatting the Costs of Exclusion for Children with Disabilities and their Families (FROM UNICEF)

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"A growing body of research suggests that the costs of exclusion are high. Fortunately, evidence also demonstrates that there are effective ways to ameliorate these costs. A strong case can be made for the social and economic benefits of inclusion. This paper is an effort to begin making that case"

European climate law: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement

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In April 2021, the Council's and the European Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional political agreement setting into law the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050, and a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.

Global Energy Review 2021 Part of Global Energy Review Flagship report — April 2021 Global Energy Review 2021

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The latest statistical data and real-time analysis confirm our initial estimates for 2020 energy demand and CO2 emissions while providing insights into how economic activity and energy use are rebounding in countries around the world – and what this means for global emissions.

2021 World Press Freedom Index: Journalism, the vaccine against disinformation, blocked in more than 130 countries

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The 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows that journalism, the main vaccine against disinformation, is completely or partly blocked in 73% of the 180 countries ranked by the organisation.

The (Inevitable?) Rise of Private Military Companies in Modern Conflicts (6 MAY)

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Event by Jonge Atlantici/YATA Netherlands.Stories of foreign mercenaries and private military company personnel roaming around in conflict areas like Libya, Ukraine, Yemen and Mozambique are increasingly making up the headlines.

2020 Václav Havel Prize awarded to Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain Alhathloul

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The eighth Václav Havel Human Rights Prize – which honours outstanding civil society action in defence of human rights – has been awarded to Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain Alhathloul.

Climate change indicators and impacts worsened in 2020

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New York/Geneva, 19 April 2021 (WMO) - Extreme weather combined with COVID-19 in a double blow for millions of people in 2020. However, the pandemic-related economic slowdown failed to put a brake on climate change drivers and accelerating impacts, according to a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and an extensive network of partners.

Green groups urge ADB to stop lending for Waste-to-Energy incinerators as response to climate and health crises

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More than 50 environmental and human rights groups have urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to stop funding waste-to-energy incinerators as the world faces climate, health, and economic crises.

Green groups urge ADB to stop lending for Waste-to-Energy incinerators as response to climate and health crises

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More than 50 environmental and human rights groups have urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to stop funding waste-to-energy incinerators as the world faces climate, health, and economic crises.

Climate Change Is Fueling Recruitment into Armed Groups ( BY Jessica Caus, Siobhan O’Neil United Nations University)

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COVID-19 has been a boon for armed groups who have exploited the pandemic to attack enemies and grow their ranks. Now, they increasingly have another unlikely ally to promote their agenda: climate change. Research has repeatedly highlighted how climatic shifts contribute to fragility and undermine livelihoods.

How to build back better and greener (ILO GREEN WEEK)

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Confronted with the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, we ask: How can we build back better and greener? From 19 to 23 April, join innovators, business leaders, policy experts and environmental practitioners from around the world to explore what a fair and green future of work could look like and how we can get there.

IDEO CHALLANGE: The Education (Re)Open (DEADLINE 14 MAY)

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How might we strengthen school communities, as sites reopen, by highlighting solutions that reconnect people and enhance collective wellbeing, teaching, and learning?

Less billionaires and more nurses: five steps to rebuild a more equal world after COVID-19 ( OXFAM)

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"Governments around the world have a small and shrinking window of opportunity to create a just economy after COVID-19. One that is more equal, inclusive, that protects the planet, and ends poverty. One that benefits everyone, not just the privileged few."

The High-level Political Forum 2021 (6-15 July)

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The programme of the HLPF 2021 will focus on the theme of the forum “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective path for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda in the context of the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”.

Leaders Summit 2021 15-16 June 2021 — A 26 Hour Digital Experience

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The annual UN Global Compact Leaders Summit mobilizes and connects thousands of business leaders, policy makers, civil society and academia representatives, from all over the world, to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OECD Virtual Global Roundtable on People-Centered Justice - 30 and 31 March 2021 (13:00 Paris / 07:00 Ottawa)

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Hosted jointly with the Department of Justice Canada, the OECD Global Justice Roundtable is a sharing and learning space to promote best practices among OECD countries. These Roundtables meet periodically and gather justice experts and leaders currently working to put people at the center of justice reforms.

The Liveability Challenge

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From 15 January to 22 April 2021, The Liveability Challenge is accepting proposals with the most disruptive, game-changing ideas that will help cities accelerate decarbonisation and address its resource challenges. Finalists will compete for the grand prize of up to S$1 million in grant funding for project development by Temasek Foundation, a minimum of $50,000 investment by Planet Rise, a $50,000

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