Nepal: Retaliations against human rights defenders over business complex ‘deplorable’, say UN experts

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24May
GENEVA (14 May 2024) – UN experts* today expressed concern over reports of ongoing retaliations against human rights defenders because of their opposition to the development of the Chhaya Center retail and entertainment complex in Nepal.
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U-Report, a UNICEF platform for young people

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24May
U-Report is UNICEF’s digital community for young people, by young people, where they can raise their voices and share opinions on topics that matter to them.
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UNV: Are you listening? Every Girl Counts!

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24May
Our world is becoming increasingly digital and in this context, Online Volunteers play a significant role in tackling sustainable development challenges from any device, anywhere. Like they did in 2023 on a first large-scale Online Volunteering initiative aimed at addressing child marriage, a violation of human rights.
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Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report – Polls, Politics, and Policies: Assessing Impact of 2024 Elections on Digital Development and Internet Governance

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24May
This report is the third publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory. With the pivotal 2024 mega elections upon us, analyzing the anticipated impact of digital policies across major Asia Pacific jurisdictions is crucial. This report is intended for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of digital development in the region.
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B For Good Leaders Summit - Amsterdam 2024

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23May
As a respected and appreciated Business Leader we cordially invite you to the 3rd B for Good Leaders Summit; a gathering of 1,500 individually selected Business Leaders from 50+ countries at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.
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United States Launches New Climate Action Program in Morocco

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23May
Today, in Ben Guerir, Morocco, Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of a new initiative focused on helping Morocco’s people adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis with GiveDirectly and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).
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LESSONS FROM ESCAZÚ FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DEMOCRACY ACROSS AFRICA, ASIA, AND LATIN AMERICA

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23May
MAY 10, 2024 Manny Zhang “How can we achieve the promise of environmental democracy while ensuring that local realities are addressed?”
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New commitment to deepen work on severe AI risks concludes AI Seoul Summit

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23May
Nations to work together on thresholds for severe AI risks, including in building biological and chemical weapons nations cement commitment to collaborate on AI safety testing and evaluation guidelines countries stress importance of innovation and inclusivity ahead of next Summit in France
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International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 23May
This year's celebration is expected to increase the visibility momentum in the lead-up to the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), to be held in Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
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IISD: Biodiversity Is in Crisis—Here's one way to fix it

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22May
By Alec Crawford on May 21, 2024 A growing movement of projects and partnerships is using locally driven and gender-responsive nature-based solutions to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Scaling up this work to match the urgency and reach of the crises will be a challenge—but it’s one we must embrace.
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