ACTION AID: Fund Our Future

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
" We need to talk about the harm being caused to our planet by fossil fuels and industrial agriculture, and the urgent need for communities everywhere to act before it’s too late"
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UNESCO: A job for the planet: students and experts discuss the green jobs of tomorrow

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
The jobs of tomorrow, promoting the ecological transition, the preservation of biodiversity and the discovery of green resources, were at the centre of our latest Campus. At this event, middle and high school students were able to talk to experts about the employment world of the future.
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ClientEarth: Our groundbreaking case against Shell’s Board of Directors

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
In February 2023, we filed a case against Shell’s Board of Directors for failing to move away from fossil fuels fast enough. This is the first ever case of its kind seeking to hold corporate directors personally liable. In May 2023, the UK High Court dismissed the case, but has since granted us an oral hearing at which we will ask the Judge to reconsider.
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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) dribbles its way to protect environment

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has recently joined the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) ‘Sports for Climate Action Framework'.
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Amnesty International: Japan: Fukuoka ruling on same-sex couples shows progress on LGBTI rights

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
The court ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was not unconstitutional and dismissed damages sought by the three couples. However, the court also recommended that Japan’s legislature make changes to the legal system that better reflect the changing dynamics of Japanese society, with particular regard to the rights of same-sex couples.
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Asia-Pacific countries adopt 10 UN resolutions reaffirming commitments to protect the planet and its people

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jun
Governments from across Asia and the Pacific today endorsed a UN resolution to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. They re-committed to immediately curb greenhouse gas emissions – of which the region accounts for over half of the global emissions.
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International Albinism Awareness Day 13 June

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jun
This year’s theme, "Inclusion is Strength," builds on last year's theme of "United in making our voice heard." Its aim is to ensure the inclusion of the voices of persons with albinism in all sectors of life. It emphasises the importance of inclusion of a diversity of groups from both within and outside the albinism community.
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UN Climate Change Unveils Plan to Showcase Leadership and Enhance Accountability

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jun
UN Climate Change News, 5 June 2023 – As part of its increased efforts to boost the recognition and transparency of voluntary climate action initiatives and pledges, UN Climate Change has published a landmark ‘recognition and accountability framework’ for non-Party stakeholders, as well as its first implementation plan under the framework, which focuses on net-zero pledges from non-state actors.
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Volunteering Together: Blending Knowledge and Skills for Development

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jun
Running projects without international volunteers will not help “decolonise development”, says expert after a new report is released by VSO and Northumbria University.
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STARTING TODAY: Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection: Protecting lives and livelihoods in times of crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jun
The Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection will strengthen international commitment for supporting ASP. It will take stock of ASP implementation to date and derive lessons for the future. The event will take place in Berlin from 13 to 15 June 2023. It will be presented in English, but some of its sessions will feature simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish.
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