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COP26: Ramp Up Ambition!
VirtualFaiths Unite: Visions for Transformative Climate Action A 3-part interactive online series organised by the Interfaith Liaison Committee to the UNFCCC Every Tuesday from October 27th to November 10th The Interfaith Liaison Committee welcomes friends from around the world to learn, discuss and explore climate action in the run up to what should have been
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Human Development Report 2020: Pre-Launch Special Briefing
VirtualCOVID-19 and its unprecedented effects on human development are a wake-up call to the potential consequences for people’s wellbeing from the relentless pressure we are placing on nature and the planet. This advance briefing on the 2020 Human Development Report will delve into these issues and discuss how to rekindle our relationship with nature and
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The International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development 2021: Inclusively Creative, for Global Recovery
virtualSetting the Scene · The resolution 74/198 on International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, 2021, was envisioned as a rallying point behind the development of a creative economy as a way to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, foster innovation and provide opportunities, benefits and empowerment for all and respect for all human
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2030 Agenda Partnership Accelerator
virtualThe 2030 Agenda Partnership Accelerator webinar series are short (75 mins) online workshops seeking to demonstrate how partnerships are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The workshops are open to all stakeholders. The first webinar in the series will explore the challenges - and successes - in being institutionally fit for purpose to partner
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Virtual Briefing for UN Permanent Representatives on the FACTI Panel’s Work
virtualThe FACTI Panel will hold a virtual briefing to update the Permanent Representatives of Member States on the Panel’s progress on Friday, 11 December 2020, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (EST), 14:00-16:00 (UTC).The meeting will also provide an opportunity for an interactive discussion on the Panel’s work. Please find the time in your local zone here. Kindly find attached the Concept
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Economist Group’s 8th Annual World Ocean Summit: Accelerating a Sustainable Ocean Economy
worldwide/virtualSince 2012 The Economist‘s World Ocean Summit has been the pre-eminent global platform for leaders in business, finance, government, and civil society to debate the greatest challenges facing the seas, share bold strategies to help tackle them, and form partnerships that will mobilize the action needed to build a sustainable ocean economy. The 2020 “ocean super
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[Annual General Assembly] NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva
virtualThe NGO Committee on Ageing-Geneva invites you to attend its virtual meeting on April 20, 2021. If you are a member of the Committee you will have received the invitation to the meeting, including the virtual link to the meeting. If you are not yet a member of the Committee and are interested in its
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The Resilience Paradox: The Role of Faith Actors in Addressing Climate Challenges and Vulnerabilities Faced by Small Island States
worldwide/virtualDear partners, Greetings from the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations! We are proud to share with you the event we are co-sponsoring at the margins of the High-Level Political Forum: The Resilience Paradox: Faith Actors in Addressing Climate Challenges and Vulnerabilities Faced by Small Island States. This event is the result of a partnership between
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2nd Open Science Conference: From Tackling the Pandemic to Addressing Climate Change
worldwide/virtualYou are invited to attend the Second United Nations Open Science Conference, From Tackling the Pandemic to Addressing Climate Change. This three-day virtual Conference will take place on 21-23 July 2021 and is organized by the United Nations Department of Global Communications, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable
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Episcopal Church Climate Advocacy at the UN: COP26 Kick-Off with Bishop’s Delegation
worldwide/virtualDear UN faith-based and civil society partners in climate action at COP26, You are warmly invited to “Episcopal Church Climate Advocacy at the UN: COP26 Kick-Off with the Presiding Bishop’s Delegation,” this Thursday, October 28th, 1 – 2:30 pm Eastern, as well as our subsequent events on November 6th and 12th. Find all the information here: The Episcopal Church’s presence at
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