In our efforts to raise awareness around the themes of sustainable development, we devote this special issue to Jobs/Employment, one of the seven critical issues of Rio+20.
The document discusses preparations for the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). It outlines discussions at an intersessional meeting to prepare the conference's outcome document. It also discusses the challenges of increasing disaster risk and the need to strengthen commitments to disaster risk reduction as part of sustainable development. Upcoming Rio+20 events are noted, including discussion of the outcome document in January and the launch of the High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability's final report.
Demographic trends are placing more pressure on water-stressed regions than ever before. With the global population expected to increase by up to 50 per-cent in the next fifty years, sustainable management of water resources will present a significant development challenge. In Volume 2, Issue 24, the Rio+20: Making it Happen newsletter focuses on water, one of the seven priority issues that the Conference will address. Also in this issue, news from the 66th session of the UN General Assembly as it wraps up the work of its main session, important deadlines for Rio+20, and the updated negotiating schedule for the UNCSD.
Africa and Asia together will account for 86 per cent of all growth in the world’s urban population over the next four decades, adding that this unprecedented increase will pose new challenges in terms of jobs, housing and infrastructure. Africa’s urban population will increase from 414 million to over 1.2 billion by 2050 while that of Asia will soar from 1.9 billion to 3.3 billion, according to the 2011 Revision of the World Urbanization Prospects, produced by the UN Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
March Informals and Third Intersessional programme of side eventsuncsd2012
This document provides the program of side events for informal consultations on the zero draft outcome document for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD or Rio+20) held from 19-23 March 2012. It lists over 50 side events organized over the 5 day period covering topics such as the green economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, food sovereignty, private sector engagement, gender, oceans, water management and more. The side events were organized by various UN bodies, governments, NGOs and organizations to inform discussions around the Rio+20 outcome document.
Volume 2, Issue 22 of Rio+20: Making it Happen focuses on the impact of rapid urbanization on the sustainable growth of cities, one of the seven priority issues to be addressed at Rio+20. Meanwhile, the Second Intersessional Meeting of Rio+20 will soon take place on 15-16 December 2011. This newsletter highlights the compilation document and events relating to the meeting. It also features the launch of the Portuguese version of the Rio+20 website, an event hosted by the Mayor of Rio de Janiero.
Global transition 2012 march dialogue info packuncsd2012
How can we ensure a just transition to a green economy that benefits people and the planet?
- What are the opportunities and challenges for developing countries in transitioning to a green economy?
- How can we ensure the transition leaves no one behind and helps lift people out of poverty?
- What policies and initiatives have shown success in creating green jobs and livelihoods?
- How can we ensure a green economy respects environmental limits and helps restore ecosystems?
- What principles of equity and justice should guide the transition globally and nationally?
FORMAT of the Plenary Sessions
Each plenary session will follow the format below:
- Scene Setting: Short presentations from 2-3 panellists to set
Rio+20 — the short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012 - is a historic opportunity to define pathways to a safer, more equitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperous world for all. Twenty years after the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where countries adopted Agenda 21 — a blueprint to rethink economic growth, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection — the UN is again bringing together governments, international institutions and major groups1 to agree on a range of smart measures that can reduce poverty while promoting decent jobs, clean energy and a more sustainable and fair use of resources. Rio+20 is a chance to move away from business-as-usual and to act to end poverty, address environmental destruction and build a bridge to the future.
State of World Population 2009 - Youth SupplementAndy Dabydeen
This document is the Youth Supplement to the State of the World Population 2009 report. It focuses on young people and climate change. Climate change is unequivocally occurring due to increases in greenhouse gas emissions, which have risen 70% between 1970-1994. If emissions are not reduced, the effects of climate change will be more severe. The supplement profiles 7 young people experiencing the early impacts of climate change in their lives and communities. Poverty exacerbates vulnerability to climate change, as poorer people have less access to resources needed to adapt.
The document discusses preparations for the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). It outlines discussions at an intersessional meeting to prepare the conference's outcome document. It also discusses the challenges of increasing disaster risk and the need to strengthen commitments to disaster risk reduction as part of sustainable development. Upcoming Rio+20 events are noted, including discussion of the outcome document in January and the launch of the High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability's final report.
Demographic trends are placing more pressure on water-stressed regions than ever before. With the global population expected to increase by up to 50 per-cent in the next fifty years, sustainable management of water resources will present a significant development challenge. In Volume 2, Issue 24, the Rio+20: Making it Happen newsletter focuses on water, one of the seven priority issues that the Conference will address. Also in this issue, news from the 66th session of the UN General Assembly as it wraps up the work of its main session, important deadlines for Rio+20, and the updated negotiating schedule for the UNCSD.
Africa and Asia together will account for 86 per cent of all growth in the world’s urban population over the next four decades, adding that this unprecedented increase will pose new challenges in terms of jobs, housing and infrastructure. Africa’s urban population will increase from 414 million to over 1.2 billion by 2050 while that of Asia will soar from 1.9 billion to 3.3 billion, according to the 2011 Revision of the World Urbanization Prospects, produced by the UN Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
March Informals and Third Intersessional programme of side eventsuncsd2012
This document provides the program of side events for informal consultations on the zero draft outcome document for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD or Rio+20) held from 19-23 March 2012. It lists over 50 side events organized over the 5 day period covering topics such as the green economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, food sovereignty, private sector engagement, gender, oceans, water management and more. The side events were organized by various UN bodies, governments, NGOs and organizations to inform discussions around the Rio+20 outcome document.
Volume 2, Issue 22 of Rio+20: Making it Happen focuses on the impact of rapid urbanization on the sustainable growth of cities, one of the seven priority issues to be addressed at Rio+20. Meanwhile, the Second Intersessional Meeting of Rio+20 will soon take place on 15-16 December 2011. This newsletter highlights the compilation document and events relating to the meeting. It also features the launch of the Portuguese version of the Rio+20 website, an event hosted by the Mayor of Rio de Janiero.
Global transition 2012 march dialogue info packuncsd2012
How can we ensure a just transition to a green economy that benefits people and the planet?
- What are the opportunities and challenges for developing countries in transitioning to a green economy?
- How can we ensure the transition leaves no one behind and helps lift people out of poverty?
- What policies and initiatives have shown success in creating green jobs and livelihoods?
- How can we ensure a green economy respects environmental limits and helps restore ecosystems?
- What principles of equity and justice should guide the transition globally and nationally?
FORMAT of the Plenary Sessions
Each plenary session will follow the format below:
- Scene Setting: Short presentations from 2-3 panellists to set
Rio+20 — the short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012 - is a historic opportunity to define pathways to a safer, more equitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperous world for all. Twenty years after the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where countries adopted Agenda 21 — a blueprint to rethink economic growth, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection — the UN is again bringing together governments, international institutions and major groups1 to agree on a range of smart measures that can reduce poverty while promoting decent jobs, clean energy and a more sustainable and fair use of resources. Rio+20 is a chance to move away from business-as-usual and to act to end poverty, address environmental destruction and build a bridge to the future.
State of World Population 2009 - Youth SupplementAndy Dabydeen
This document is the Youth Supplement to the State of the World Population 2009 report. It focuses on young people and climate change. Climate change is unequivocally occurring due to increases in greenhouse gas emissions, which have risen 70% between 1970-1994. If emissions are not reduced, the effects of climate change will be more severe. The supplement profiles 7 young people experiencing the early impacts of climate change in their lives and communities. Poverty exacerbates vulnerability to climate change, as poorer people have less access to resources needed to adapt.
The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. It notes that civil society actors have criticized the conference's focus on a "Green Economy" approach and the lack of consideration for human rights and equity in the draft outcome document. It also summarizes civil society preparations for the conference, including regional meetings organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and protests and forums planned alongside the official proceedings, as civil society seeks to have its voice heard on addressing the structural causes of environmental and economic crises.
Dear friends,
Good day! We wish you to find yourself, in a good time, fit and full of stamina. So, we need your help. Business Innovation Research Development (BIRD) organization is recruiting talented persons to implement the decade for Action 2030 and accelerating the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG).
If you are able to remove sleeves and strive for the development, and you want to join a dynamic organization, which is active and willing to transform our world. At the moment, we have a double presence on the international scene. We are a United Nations international player, and we can offer you an opportunity to participate in a new world: The World We Want (WWW). The global goals were a United Nations General Assembly member’s strategy for the sustainability development with the prosperity for all, wellbeing, healthy life, peace and security. In 2020, covid 19 hit us harder and pushed us to our limits. It is time to hit back and pushed stronger to redirect towards the challenges of the 21st century and keep orientated on the aim of the Post 2015 Sustainable Development goals, with (1) the poverty reduction, (2) food security, (3) wellbeing, (4) education, (5) gender, (6) water and sanitation, (7) energy for all, (8) economic growth, (9) infrastructure investment, (10) equity, (11) smart cities, (12) production and consumption, (13) climate action, (14) life on land, (15) life under oceans and seas, (16) social justice and (17) cooperation.
You can contact us if you like to join us at: BIRD CEO at gsradjou@outlook.com, with your identification and little of yourself on a CV or a letter. So, we can study your offer to participate in the United Nations implementation or prototyping the 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets and many more indicators of development as well as the poverty reduction by 2030.
Your participation is valuable. You can contribute to the achievement of these global goals by 2030.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
BIRD CEO
The document discusses the difference between needs and actions. It argues that modern societies have too many needs but are not taking enough actions. It provides examples of different cultural pyramids of needs that prioritize needs differently than Maslow's hierarchy. The document questions whether organizations were justified in comparing a modern pandemic to past pandemics given the different contexts. It advocates distinguishing needs from actions to build a more sustainable future.
This document provides information about Rio+20, the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio+20 marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit and aims to define pathways toward a more sustainable world. Key issues that Rio+20 will address include transitioning to green economies, protecting oceans and marine ecosystems, improving urban sustainability, and expanding renewable energy. The conference provides an opportunity for countries to agree on smart measures to reduce poverty through sustainable development.
The document is a report from the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda that makes recommendations for a new global development agenda beyond 2015. The report recommends five transformative shifts: (1) leaving no one behind; (2) putting sustainable development at the core; (3) transforming economies for jobs and inclusive growth; (4) building peace and effective, open and accountable institutions for all; and (5) forging a new global partnership. It argues these shifts are needed to fully eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and address issues like inequality, climate change, and governance that were not fully covered by the Millennium Development Goals. The report provides illustrative
The document summarizes the recommendations of a UN panel on developing new global development goals after 2015. The panel recommends focusing on 5 transformative shifts: 1) Leave no one behind by ending poverty and inequality. 2) Put sustainable development at the core of the new agenda. 3) Transform economies to create jobs and inclusive growth. 4) Build peace and accountable institutions. 5) Forge a new global partnership for cooperation and mutual accountability. The panel provides illustrative new development goals and targets to show how the 5 shifts could be implemented in a post-2015 development agenda.
Part II: Our Future is Worth It: How YOUth can take ACTION for Sustainable De...EOTO World
This document provides information and resources for youth to get involved in influencing the Rio+20 conference on sustainable development. It outlines the history of major UN sustainability conferences, including Rio+20. It encourages youth to raise awareness locally, support youth delegates, and provides tips on lobbying decision makers, organizing events, and making effective presentations to inspire action for sustainable development.
A New Global Partnership: Eradicate Poverty and Transform Economies through S...Andy Dabydeen
The High Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda today released “A New Global Partnership: Eradicate Poverty and Transform Economies through Sustainable Development,” a report which sets out a universal agenda to eradicate extreme poverty from the face of the earth by 2030, and deliver on the promise of sustainable development. The report calls upon the world to rally around a new Global Partnership that offers hope and a role to every person in the world.
The Panel was established by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and co-chaired by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron.
http://www.post2015hlp.org/the-report/
The Report of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Develo...Dr Lendy Spires
Post-2015 “Our vision and our responsibility are to end extreme poverty in all its forms in the context of sustainable development and to have in place the building blocks of sustained prosperity for all.” i ThePanelcametogetherwithasenseofoptimismandadeeprespectfortheMillennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 13 years since the millennium have seen the fastest reduction in poverty in human history: there are half a billion fewer people living below an international poverty line of $1.25 a day. Child death rates have fallen by more than 30%, with about three million children’s lives saved each year compared to 2000. Deaths from malaria have fallen by one quarter. This unprecedented progress has been driven by a combination of economic growth, better policies, and the global commitment to the MDGs, which set out an inspirational rallying cry for the whole world. Given this remarkable success, it would be a mistake to simply tear up the MDGs and start from scratch.
A NEW GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: ERADICATE POVERTY AND TRANSFORM ECONOMIES THROUGH S...Dr Lendy Spires
Our vision and our responsibility are to end extreme poverty in all its forms in the context of sustainable development and to have in place the building blocks of sustained prosperity for all.” 1 The Panel came together with a sense of optimism and a deep respect for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 13 years since the millennium have seen the fastest reduction in poverty in human history: there are half a billion fewer people living below an international poverty line of $1.25 a day.
Child death rates have fallen by more than 30%, with about three million children’s lives saved each year compared to 2000. Deaths from malaria have fallen by one quarter. This unprecedented progress has been driven by a combination of economic growth, better policies, and the global commitment to the MDGs, which set out an inspirational rallying cry for the whole world. Given this remarkable success, it would be a mistake to simply tear up the MDGs and start from scratch. As world leaders agreed at Rio in 2012, new goals and targets need to be grounded in respect for universal human rights, and finish the job that the MDGs started.
Central to this is eradicating extreme poverty from the face of the earth by 2030. This is something that leaders have promised time and again throughout history. Today, it can actually be done. So a new development agenda should carry forward the spirit of the Millennium Declaration and the best of the MDGs, with a practical focus on things like poverty, hunger, water, sanitation, education and healthcare. But to fulfil our vision of promoting sustainable development, we must go beyond the MDGs. They did not focus enough on reaching the very poorest and most excluded people. They were silent on the devastating effects of conflict and violence on development.
The importance to development of good governance and institutions that guarantee the rule of law, free speech and open and accountable government was not included, nor the need for inclusive growth to provide jobs. Most seriously, the MDGs fell short by not integrating the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable development as envisaged in the Millennium Declaration, and by not addressing the need to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production. The result was that environment and development were never properly brought together. People were working hard – but often separately – on interlinked problems. So the Panel asked some simple questions: starting with the current MDGs, what to keep, what to amend, and what to add. In trying to answer these questions, we listened to the views of women and men, young people, parliamentarians, civil society organisations, indigenous people and local communities, migrants, experts, business, trade unions and governments.
IISD Summary of Informal Negotiations- Monday, March 19th 2012uncsd2012
This document summarizes discussions from the first day of informal consultations on the zero draft outcome document for the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Delegates discussed the preamble and began discussions on Section III concerning the green economy. Key issues included: references to human rights and poverty; priorities for a green economy transition in developing countries; and country responsibility and enabling environments for green economy policies. Discussions will continue on further refining the text around these topics.
The document discusses how access to energy services can help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals. It was produced through a collaboration between the UN Millennium Project, UN Development Programme, World Bank, and Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. The UN Millennium Project is an independent advisory body commissioned by the UN Secretary-General to propose strategies for meeting the 8 Millennium Development Goals aimed at reducing poverty by 2015 through promoting gender equality, health, education and environmental sustainability.
This document provides an overview of the 4th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM-2019) taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2019 in Mumbai, India. The Congress will bring together national, local, and international stakeholders to discuss bridging the gaps between commitments to building disaster resilience and actions taken. It will focus on the seven pillars of resilience outlined in the previous WCDM, including resilience of the poor, agriculture/livelihoods, health/education systems, infrastructure, cities, communities, and businesses. The event will involve plenary sessions, thematic sessions on topics like research, governance, inclusion, and technology. It aims to advance implementation of global frameworks on sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.
The 4th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM-2019) is being organised in Mumbai during 29th January - 1st February 2019 to deliberate on some of the most critical issues and challenges of implementation of the global frameworks on building resilience to disasters.
Organised jointly by the Government of Maharashtra, Disaster Management Initiatives and Convergence Society (DMICS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai, WCDM-2019 has been designed to be the largest assembly on disaster management outside the UN system.
The document discusses governance challenges for sustainable development in Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia struggled with economic crisis, poverty, and environmental degradation. Past governance in Indonesia used a top-down approach and lacked coordination between stakeholders. Moving forward, the document recommends democratic, transparent and accountable governance at all levels with participation of stakeholders to promote sustainable development. It also calls for adequate resources for institutions working on sustainable development and establishment of national multi-stakeholder forums.
The International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Concepts and Definitions 2010 (IMTS 2010) provides a comprehensive methodological framework for collection and compilation of international merchandise trade statistics in all countries, irrespective of the level of development of their statistical system.
The newsletter highlights excerpts of world leaders' remarks during the General Debate of the General Assembly's 66th session, which focused on Rio+20 and sustainable development.
Among related events and issues, the newsletter also reports on a 26 October 2011, "Means of Implementation for Sustainable Development" panel discussion event, which was part of the Special Events of the Second Committee of the General Assembly's 66th session. It also announces a special consultation between Conference Secretary-General Sha Zukang and key organizing partners from the nine major groups for Rio+20, on 3 November 2011.
View full issue at http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=40
IISD Summary of side events- Friday, March 23rduncsd2012
The document summarizes discussions from several side events at a UN conference on sustainable development. Representatives from governments, NGOs, and international organizations expressed concerns that the proposed green economy and sustainable development goals may weaken human rights and not adequately address social issues like poverty. They emphasized public participation and ensuring the needs of small farmers and indigenous groups are considered. There were also discussions around establishing planetary and social boundaries to frame new development goals and addressing inequities in sustainability and resource distribution.
The document summarizes a report by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) analyzing how investments in green economy sectors could generate millions of new jobs globally over 5 years. The economic analysis, conducted by the Millennium Institute, found that investing 2% of GDP annually in green industries in 12 countries could create up to 48 million jobs. Country case studies and analyses of sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and transport demonstrated strong job creation potential across different economic levels and regions. The report aims to inform governments, businesses and unions on how green investment strategies can stimulate economies and create decent work opportunities.
Inclusive Green Growth: For the Future We Want (2012)OECD Environment
Inclusive green growth offers an optimistic, realistic
alternative to countries looking for new sources of growth
that make economic, environmental and social sense.
Green growth is not a replacement for sustainable
development. Together with innovation, going green can
be a long-term driver for economic growth.
IISD Summary of side events- Monday, March 19thuncsd2012
The document summarizes a side event at negotiations on sustainable development. It discusses the concept of a "socio-environmental protection floor" to provide social services and protect vulnerable populations during a transition to a green economy. Speakers from the UNDP, ILO, and Brazil supported the concept and Brazil's program provides additional income to families participating in environmental protection. Other discussions centered around technology assessments and promoting agroecology and traditional knowledge over industrial agriculture.
The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. It notes that civil society actors have criticized the conference's focus on a "Green Economy" approach and the lack of consideration for human rights and equity in the draft outcome document. It also summarizes civil society preparations for the conference, including regional meetings organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and protests and forums planned alongside the official proceedings, as civil society seeks to have its voice heard on addressing the structural causes of environmental and economic crises.
Dear friends,
Good day! We wish you to find yourself, in a good time, fit and full of stamina. So, we need your help. Business Innovation Research Development (BIRD) organization is recruiting talented persons to implement the decade for Action 2030 and accelerating the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG).
If you are able to remove sleeves and strive for the development, and you want to join a dynamic organization, which is active and willing to transform our world. At the moment, we have a double presence on the international scene. We are a United Nations international player, and we can offer you an opportunity to participate in a new world: The World We Want (WWW). The global goals were a United Nations General Assembly member’s strategy for the sustainability development with the prosperity for all, wellbeing, healthy life, peace and security. In 2020, covid 19 hit us harder and pushed us to our limits. It is time to hit back and pushed stronger to redirect towards the challenges of the 21st century and keep orientated on the aim of the Post 2015 Sustainable Development goals, with (1) the poverty reduction, (2) food security, (3) wellbeing, (4) education, (5) gender, (6) water and sanitation, (7) energy for all, (8) economic growth, (9) infrastructure investment, (10) equity, (11) smart cities, (12) production and consumption, (13) climate action, (14) life on land, (15) life under oceans and seas, (16) social justice and (17) cooperation.
You can contact us if you like to join us at: BIRD CEO at gsradjou@outlook.com, with your identification and little of yourself on a CV or a letter. So, we can study your offer to participate in the United Nations implementation or prototyping the 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets and many more indicators of development as well as the poverty reduction by 2030.
Your participation is valuable. You can contribute to the achievement of these global goals by 2030.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
BIRD CEO
The document discusses the difference between needs and actions. It argues that modern societies have too many needs but are not taking enough actions. It provides examples of different cultural pyramids of needs that prioritize needs differently than Maslow's hierarchy. The document questions whether organizations were justified in comparing a modern pandemic to past pandemics given the different contexts. It advocates distinguishing needs from actions to build a more sustainable future.
This document provides information about Rio+20, the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio+20 marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit and aims to define pathways toward a more sustainable world. Key issues that Rio+20 will address include transitioning to green economies, protecting oceans and marine ecosystems, improving urban sustainability, and expanding renewable energy. The conference provides an opportunity for countries to agree on smart measures to reduce poverty through sustainable development.
The document is a report from the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda that makes recommendations for a new global development agenda beyond 2015. The report recommends five transformative shifts: (1) leaving no one behind; (2) putting sustainable development at the core; (3) transforming economies for jobs and inclusive growth; (4) building peace and effective, open and accountable institutions for all; and (5) forging a new global partnership. It argues these shifts are needed to fully eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and address issues like inequality, climate change, and governance that were not fully covered by the Millennium Development Goals. The report provides illustrative
The document summarizes the recommendations of a UN panel on developing new global development goals after 2015. The panel recommends focusing on 5 transformative shifts: 1) Leave no one behind by ending poverty and inequality. 2) Put sustainable development at the core of the new agenda. 3) Transform economies to create jobs and inclusive growth. 4) Build peace and accountable institutions. 5) Forge a new global partnership for cooperation and mutual accountability. The panel provides illustrative new development goals and targets to show how the 5 shifts could be implemented in a post-2015 development agenda.
Part II: Our Future is Worth It: How YOUth can take ACTION for Sustainable De...EOTO World
This document provides information and resources for youth to get involved in influencing the Rio+20 conference on sustainable development. It outlines the history of major UN sustainability conferences, including Rio+20. It encourages youth to raise awareness locally, support youth delegates, and provides tips on lobbying decision makers, organizing events, and making effective presentations to inspire action for sustainable development.
A New Global Partnership: Eradicate Poverty and Transform Economies through S...Andy Dabydeen
The High Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda today released “A New Global Partnership: Eradicate Poverty and Transform Economies through Sustainable Development,” a report which sets out a universal agenda to eradicate extreme poverty from the face of the earth by 2030, and deliver on the promise of sustainable development. The report calls upon the world to rally around a new Global Partnership that offers hope and a role to every person in the world.
The Panel was established by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and co-chaired by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron.
http://www.post2015hlp.org/the-report/
The Report of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Develo...Dr Lendy Spires
Post-2015 “Our vision and our responsibility are to end extreme poverty in all its forms in the context of sustainable development and to have in place the building blocks of sustained prosperity for all.” i ThePanelcametogetherwithasenseofoptimismandadeeprespectfortheMillennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 13 years since the millennium have seen the fastest reduction in poverty in human history: there are half a billion fewer people living below an international poverty line of $1.25 a day. Child death rates have fallen by more than 30%, with about three million children’s lives saved each year compared to 2000. Deaths from malaria have fallen by one quarter. This unprecedented progress has been driven by a combination of economic growth, better policies, and the global commitment to the MDGs, which set out an inspirational rallying cry for the whole world. Given this remarkable success, it would be a mistake to simply tear up the MDGs and start from scratch.
A NEW GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: ERADICATE POVERTY AND TRANSFORM ECONOMIES THROUGH S...Dr Lendy Spires
Our vision and our responsibility are to end extreme poverty in all its forms in the context of sustainable development and to have in place the building blocks of sustained prosperity for all.” 1 The Panel came together with a sense of optimism and a deep respect for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 13 years since the millennium have seen the fastest reduction in poverty in human history: there are half a billion fewer people living below an international poverty line of $1.25 a day.
Child death rates have fallen by more than 30%, with about three million children’s lives saved each year compared to 2000. Deaths from malaria have fallen by one quarter. This unprecedented progress has been driven by a combination of economic growth, better policies, and the global commitment to the MDGs, which set out an inspirational rallying cry for the whole world. Given this remarkable success, it would be a mistake to simply tear up the MDGs and start from scratch. As world leaders agreed at Rio in 2012, new goals and targets need to be grounded in respect for universal human rights, and finish the job that the MDGs started.
Central to this is eradicating extreme poverty from the face of the earth by 2030. This is something that leaders have promised time and again throughout history. Today, it can actually be done. So a new development agenda should carry forward the spirit of the Millennium Declaration and the best of the MDGs, with a practical focus on things like poverty, hunger, water, sanitation, education and healthcare. But to fulfil our vision of promoting sustainable development, we must go beyond the MDGs. They did not focus enough on reaching the very poorest and most excluded people. They were silent on the devastating effects of conflict and violence on development.
The importance to development of good governance and institutions that guarantee the rule of law, free speech and open and accountable government was not included, nor the need for inclusive growth to provide jobs. Most seriously, the MDGs fell short by not integrating the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable development as envisaged in the Millennium Declaration, and by not addressing the need to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production. The result was that environment and development were never properly brought together. People were working hard – but often separately – on interlinked problems. So the Panel asked some simple questions: starting with the current MDGs, what to keep, what to amend, and what to add. In trying to answer these questions, we listened to the views of women and men, young people, parliamentarians, civil society organisations, indigenous people and local communities, migrants, experts, business, trade unions and governments.
IISD Summary of Informal Negotiations- Monday, March 19th 2012uncsd2012
This document summarizes discussions from the first day of informal consultations on the zero draft outcome document for the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Delegates discussed the preamble and began discussions on Section III concerning the green economy. Key issues included: references to human rights and poverty; priorities for a green economy transition in developing countries; and country responsibility and enabling environments for green economy policies. Discussions will continue on further refining the text around these topics.
The document discusses how access to energy services can help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals. It was produced through a collaboration between the UN Millennium Project, UN Development Programme, World Bank, and Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. The UN Millennium Project is an independent advisory body commissioned by the UN Secretary-General to propose strategies for meeting the 8 Millennium Development Goals aimed at reducing poverty by 2015 through promoting gender equality, health, education and environmental sustainability.
This document provides an overview of the 4th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM-2019) taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2019 in Mumbai, India. The Congress will bring together national, local, and international stakeholders to discuss bridging the gaps between commitments to building disaster resilience and actions taken. It will focus on the seven pillars of resilience outlined in the previous WCDM, including resilience of the poor, agriculture/livelihoods, health/education systems, infrastructure, cities, communities, and businesses. The event will involve plenary sessions, thematic sessions on topics like research, governance, inclusion, and technology. It aims to advance implementation of global frameworks on sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.
The 4th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM-2019) is being organised in Mumbai during 29th January - 1st February 2019 to deliberate on some of the most critical issues and challenges of implementation of the global frameworks on building resilience to disasters.
Organised jointly by the Government of Maharashtra, Disaster Management Initiatives and Convergence Society (DMICS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai, WCDM-2019 has been designed to be the largest assembly on disaster management outside the UN system.
The document discusses governance challenges for sustainable development in Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia struggled with economic crisis, poverty, and environmental degradation. Past governance in Indonesia used a top-down approach and lacked coordination between stakeholders. Moving forward, the document recommends democratic, transparent and accountable governance at all levels with participation of stakeholders to promote sustainable development. It also calls for adequate resources for institutions working on sustainable development and establishment of national multi-stakeholder forums.
The International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Concepts and Definitions 2010 (IMTS 2010) provides a comprehensive methodological framework for collection and compilation of international merchandise trade statistics in all countries, irrespective of the level of development of their statistical system.
The newsletter highlights excerpts of world leaders' remarks during the General Debate of the General Assembly's 66th session, which focused on Rio+20 and sustainable development.
Among related events and issues, the newsletter also reports on a 26 October 2011, "Means of Implementation for Sustainable Development" panel discussion event, which was part of the Special Events of the Second Committee of the General Assembly's 66th session. It also announces a special consultation between Conference Secretary-General Sha Zukang and key organizing partners from the nine major groups for Rio+20, on 3 November 2011.
View full issue at http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=40
IISD Summary of side events- Friday, March 23rduncsd2012
The document summarizes discussions from several side events at a UN conference on sustainable development. Representatives from governments, NGOs, and international organizations expressed concerns that the proposed green economy and sustainable development goals may weaken human rights and not adequately address social issues like poverty. They emphasized public participation and ensuring the needs of small farmers and indigenous groups are considered. There were also discussions around establishing planetary and social boundaries to frame new development goals and addressing inequities in sustainability and resource distribution.
The document summarizes a report by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) analyzing how investments in green economy sectors could generate millions of new jobs globally over 5 years. The economic analysis, conducted by the Millennium Institute, found that investing 2% of GDP annually in green industries in 12 countries could create up to 48 million jobs. Country case studies and analyses of sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and transport demonstrated strong job creation potential across different economic levels and regions. The report aims to inform governments, businesses and unions on how green investment strategies can stimulate economies and create decent work opportunities.
Inclusive Green Growth: For the Future We Want (2012)OECD Environment
Inclusive green growth offers an optimistic, realistic
alternative to countries looking for new sources of growth
that make economic, environmental and social sense.
Green growth is not a replacement for sustainable
development. Together with innovation, going green can
be a long-term driver for economic growth.
IISD Summary of side events- Monday, March 19thuncsd2012
The document summarizes a side event at negotiations on sustainable development. It discusses the concept of a "socio-environmental protection floor" to provide social services and protect vulnerable populations during a transition to a green economy. Speakers from the UNDP, ILO, and Brazil supported the concept and Brazil's program provides additional income to families participating in environmental protection. Other discussions centered around technology assessments and promoting agroecology and traditional knowledge over industrial agriculture.
The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. Some key points:
1) Civil society actors fear the conference focus on a "Green Economy" approach will fail to address the structural causes of crises and lead to "greenwashing" of capitalist systems.
2) They are also concerned about the lack of consideration for human rights and equity principles in the draft conference document.
3) In preparation for Rio+20, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung hosted five regional conferences with civil society participants from 47 countries to formulate positions.
4) Several civil society events will be held
DESA News is an insider’s look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
Delloite report zero impact_monitor_2012Sheela Mistry
This document summarizes the outcomes of the first Zeronauts Symposium held in Rotterdam in June 2012. It introduces the concept of Zero Impact Growth (ZIG) as a paradigm for sustainable economic growth that respects planetary boundaries. It presents the results of the 2012 Zero Impact Growth Monitor (ZIG-M) assessment of 65 leading companies' strategies according to their alignment with ZIG principles. While many companies talk about sustainability, the ZIG-M found implementation gaps between talk and action. It recommends that companies accelerate sustainability efforts, collaborate more, and move beyond GDP indicators to measure true progress towards a 1-planet economy.
Speech to the MGSM and Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seriesmtukaki
Speech to the MGSM and Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series on Sustainable Development and the business linkages to peace and development
In our efforts to raise awareness around the themes of sustainable development, we devote this special issue to Food Security, one of the seven critical issues of Rio+20. inside this issue - Food Security - Zero Draft [page 1] - Major Groups Corner - Spotlight on UN System - Important Events [page 2]
CII Multilateral Newsletter July edition outlines the highlights of the key discussions of G20 Summit and the testimonials made by B20 members as well as the developments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
This document discusses how digital marketing can help small rural entrepreneurs in Malaysia amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It notes that the pandemic and associated movement control orders have severely impacted small businesses' daily operations and income. However, making optimal use of digital applications and platforms can help small businesses continue operations and lessen the financial impact. The study examines rural entrepreneurs in Penang, Malaysia to understand how they have navigated the pandemic through digital business activities and use of information and communication technologies. It aims to provide insights on how to further support rural entrepreneurs' digital skills and boost digital business.
Berisi rangkuman komitmen-komitmen global di bidang pengurangan risiko bencana, perubahan iklim, dan pembangunan berkelanjutan beserta dengan tantangan-tantangan obyektif yang dihadapi.
This document provides a summary of events that took place in the Greenroom during the First Universal Membership of the UNEP Governing Council from February 18-22, 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya. Various NGOs, civil society organizations, and stakeholders participated in daily briefings and other events focused on topics like establishing conservation funds, implementing ombudspersons for future generations, incorporating ecosystem management into development plans, and sustainable development goals for the post-2015 agenda. Specific events highlighted initiatives on poverty and the environment, sustainable consumption and production, environmental reporting, reducing the environmental impact of IT, and green economic development in West Asia. The Greenroom served as a space for participation, information sharing, and
Global Compact Network India Newsletter April - June 2012GlobalCompact
The document summarizes discussions and events surrounding the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum and United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Specifically:
- The Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum was held in June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a precursor to the Rio+20 conference, and brought together over 2,700 participants from business, civil society, academia, and governments to discuss sustainability.
- The Rio+20 conference had three main objectives: commit to sustainable development, assess progress and gaps, and address new challenges. It focused on a green economy and institutional sustainability frameworks.
- Post-conference, the Global Compact Network India president urged members to
BASD Contribution to the Rio+20 Compilation Documentuncsd2012
This document provides an overview of the Business Action for Sustainable Development's (BASD) perspective on the two main themes of the upcoming Rio+20 Conference: 1) green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, and 2) institutional framework for sustainable development. The BASD argues that the private sector has a key role to play in helping achieve sustainable development goals. They outline 10 key points that should be addressed in the Rio+20 outcome related to catalyzing private sector action toward a green economy. They also provide 4 points related to improving the international institutional framework for sustainable development.
The document summarizes the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in 2008. The theme of the meeting was "The Power of Collaborative Innovation" and focused on how collaboration between government, business, and civil society is needed to address major global challenges like economic instability, geopolitical conflicts, and climate change. Key outcomes of the meeting included initiatives and funds to support climate change efforts, agriculture development, humanitarian relief, education in developing countries, and achieving the UN's Millennium Development Goals.
The document summarizes the G20 and Rio+20 summits that took place in 2012. The G20 summit was held in Mexico in June 2012 and brought together leaders from 20 major economies to discuss issues affecting the global economy such as financial reforms and food security. The Rio+20 summit was a UN conference in Brazil that focused on sustainable development, with goals of securing political commitment and addressing new challenges to economic growth, social improvement, and environmental protection. Over 190 nations participated in discussions around topics like the green economy and sustainable production/consumption. The outcomes included agreement to develop sustainable development goals and explore alternatives to GDP.
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Today, 54 per cent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66 per cent by 2050. Projections show that urbanization combined with the overall growth of the world’s population could add another 2.5 billion people to urban populations by 2050, with close to 90 percent of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa, according to a new United Nations report launched on 10 July 2014.
Millions of people’s lives have improved due to concerted global, regional, national and local efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which serve as the foundation for the next global development agenda, according to the report launched by the Secretary-General on 7 July 2014.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/publications/mdg-report-2014.html#more-873
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For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/08.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/07.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/06.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/05.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/04.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/03.html
E-government—digital interactions between governments and people—varies greatly among and within regions, but most countries are making progress on providing greater access, according to the 2014 UN E-Government Survey launched today. The findings show that the Republic of Korea tops the global e-government ranking, and that Europe remains first among regions.
The report also shows that many countries are expanding electronic participation, utilizing more mobile and social media tools, expanding usage and making more government data available online. However, challenges remain, such as lack of resources, digital inequalities and a lack of leadership for e-government.
“E-government holds tremendous potential to improve the way that governments deliver public services and enhance broad stakeholder involvement in public service,” said Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and Secretary-General for the International Conference on Small Island Developing States.
For more information: http://unpan3.un.org/egovkb#.U7HG_PldVlq
This monthly briefing highlights that financing conditions improve in euro area peripheral countries and in emerging economies, that the US economy bounces back after a difficult first quarter and that China’s first-quarter GDP growth is the slowest in two years.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/wesp_mb.shtml
The World Youth Report 2013—Youth Migration and Development is the product of the efforts, contributions and support of many people and organizations. From the outset, the process of developing the Report involved a range of participatory
consultations designed to draw on the perspectives of youth on how migration affects them. These consultative sessions
included a five-week e-consultation process, a survey on youth migration and development, a call for visual art
illustrating the daily life experiences of young migrants as well as youth initiatives on migration and development,
and a Google+ Hangout held on 6 March 2013 to identify sustainable solutions for addressing youth migration challenges.
For more information: http://www.unworldyouthreport.org/
The global economy is expected to strengthen over the next two years, despite a downgrade of growth prospects for some developing economies and economies in transition, according to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2014 mid-year update, launched on 21 May, 2014. Global growth has been revised slightly lower from the forecasts presented in the WESP 2014. Growth of world gross product (WGP) is now projected at 2.8 per cent in 2014 and 3.2 per cent in 2015, up from 2.2 per cent in 2013. However, this pace of expansion is still low compared to the growth path before the 2008 global financial crisis.
For more information: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/index.shtml
The slides contain the detailed maps and graphs of World Fertility Patterns 2013 wall chart which presents the latest data available on indicators of fertility patterns at the national, regional and world levels.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/fertility/fertility-patterns-2013.shtml
The slides contain the detailed maps and graphs of World Contraceptive Patterns 2013 wall chart which presents the latest data available on two of the indicators under Millennium Development Goal 5 to improve maternal health: contraceptive prevalence and unmet need for family planning. Estimates of specific contraceptive methods used in major areas and sub-regions of the world are also presented.
For more information: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/family/contraceptive-wallchart-2013.shtml
This monthly briefing highlights that global employment remains a challenge; the United States Federal Reserve faces challenges in adjusting its monetary policy and that financial markets in emerging economies attempted to stabilize.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/wesp_mb.shtml
The Economic and Social Council will hold its Special high-level meeting with the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on 14 and 15 April at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. The overall theme of the meeting will be “Coherence, coordination and cooperation in the context of financing for sustainable development and the post-2015 development agenda”.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/esa/ffd/ecosoc/springmeetings/2014/index.htm
This monthly briefing highlights how the world economy is struggling to gain momentum, emerging economies facing policy dilemma in trying to stabilize currencies and the G20 meeting making a call for new measures to lift growth and create jobs.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/wesp_mb.shtml
- Emerging economies face renewed financial turbulence as their currencies have depreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar in January 2014.
- The U.S. economy registered robust GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2013, growing at an annualized rate of 3.2%.
- The economic performance of developing countries in the last quarter of 2013 was heterogeneous, with some facing currency pressures and others seeing stronger than expected growth.
Published by the Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of UN DESA, the report places special focus on policy and disadvantaged social groups, in addition to examining the consequences of high inequality. “Much can be learnt from those countries that managed to reduce inequality even under an uncertain and volatile global environment,” said Mr. Wu Hongbo, UN DESA’s Under–Secretary-General. “The international community can play a role in providing support to policies that help reduce inequality.”
A unique contribution of the report is that it brings special attention to the disparities that are experienced by five specific social and population groups – youth, indigenous peoples, older persons, persons with disabilities and migrants – and also illustrates how such disparities intersect with and reinforce one another.
The report illustrates that growing inequalities can be brought to a stop by integrated policies that are universal in principle while paying particular attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations. It reminds world leaders that, in addressing inequalities, policy matters.
For more information:
http://undesadspd.org/ReportontheWorldSocialSituation/2013.aspx
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) Rio+20: Making it Happen, Volume 3, Issue 2, 14 February 2012
1. Newsletter of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
14 February 2012, Volume 3, Issue 2
Working Together For Good Jobs
In our efforts to raise awareness
around the themes of sustainable The economic recession has undoubtedly
development, we devote this impacted all sectors around the globe, including
special issue to Jobs, one of the significantly on the quantity and quality of jobs.
seven critical issues of Rio+20. With almost 200 million unemployed people
worldwide, and over 500 million job seekers over
the next 10 years, job creation will remain a vital
part of a global economic recovery not only in the
production and generation of wealth, but also for
inside this issue income distribution. ‘Green and decent jobs’
- Good Jobs are positions across all sectors that contribute to
- Deadlines...Deadlines greening, preserving or restoring the quality of
[page 1] the environment, promoting social inclusion and
aiding in a transition to a low-carbon economy,
- Major Groups Corner and will be one of the critical issues highlighted
- 2011 World Youth Report at Rio+20 in June.
- e-Discussion However, the issues surrounding green jobs are
- Important Events not exclusive to environmental preservation.
[page 2]
Decent jobs can also play a critical role in
improving job quality and social inclusion around
the world. It is estimated that for a staggering
1.3 billion people - representing over 40 percent
of the global workforce - earnings are too low to
lift them and their dependents above the poverty threshold of US$2 per person per day. On top of
this, 80 percent of the world’s population lives in countries where the income gap is widening. This
is simply not sustainable.
As resource extraction approaches the carrying capacity of the planet, the pace of green job
creation is likely to accelerate in the years ahead. According to a 2008 UNEP/ILO green jobs report,
it is estimated that the number of green jobs in the world may grow at a rate of 750,000 per year.
China alone is estimated to reach 4.5 million jobs in the wind and solar sectors by 2020. It is also
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estimated that a coordinated global investment of around US$1.8 trillion in sustainable development
programs could yield as much as 13 million new green jobs per year until 2050. One thing should be
Follow Rio+20 clear: the transition to a Green Economy will spur green job creation that can become an engine of
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In preparation for Rio+20, the UNCSD Secretariat and the UN Department of Economic and Social
Affairs has released a Green Jobs Issues Brief that provides an overview of existing commitments,
current initiatives and future goals relating to global green job growth and social inclusion. For
Contact us more information, or to view all of the Issue Briefs, visit the official Rio+20 website.
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Submit proposals Request by 30 March
Quote by 29 February
“ social protection policies have
avoided the worst of the economic
crisis, especially among the most
vulnerable, supported demand and
”
boosted economic recovery
- Michelle Bachelet
Major Groups
Chair of the Social Protection New Accreditations
Floor Advisory Group Deadline 20 February
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2. Workers and Trade Unions: Negotiating the Zero Draft
The Issues Made Simple From 19 to 23 March, Member States
The International Trade Union Confederation will hold their first round of ‘informal-
(ITUC) says that better social standards are informal’ negotiations on the zero draft
needed to ensure that green jobs contribute of the Rio+20 outcome document at UN
toward achieving sustainable development, Headquarters in New York.
as well as being a path out of poverty for Governments are requested to submit
workers. their comments and proposals on
As co-organizing partner of the Major Group sections III, IV and V of the zero draft by
for Workers and Trade Unions, ITUC has 29 February.
released the first in a series of policy briefs to The zero draft is available online here.
clarify concepts around green jobs and social protection floors, in the context of decent work and
poverty eradication. Among priorities, the authors say that all workers depend on the natural
environment for livelihoods, resources and raw materials, and that reducing environmental Upcoming Events
impact of labour must go hand-in-hand with better training in sustainable technologies and
coordinated planning for a “just transition” to a new sustainable economic system. 12th Special Session of the
UNEP Governing Council
‘75% of the world’s people have insufficient or no access to social security,’ say experts, who
20 - 22 February 2012
propose that a social protection floor would provide people with basic income security and
Nairobi, Kenya
essential services to prevent them from falling into the poverty trap. Distinct from a safety net,
[more information]
social protection floors have the potential to build up long-term resilience in citizens facing crises
on multiple fronts. More information can be found online here.
Roundtable on Rio+20:
Young People Speak Out on Decent Work in Changing Times Green Bridge Projects
Drafted almost exclusively from the words of young people themselves, 22 - 23 February 2012
the 2011 World Youth Report was launched last week within the Astana, Kazakhstan
50th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development. Convened [more information]
over four weeks in October/November 2011, an e-Discussion hosted
by UNDESA collected the views, experiences and recommendations of Road to Rio Conference:
young people on preparing for, entering, and remaining active in the Regions Building the Green Economy
labour market. The online 2011 World Youth Report is the outcome of those consultations. 7 - 8 March 2012
Geneva, Switzerland
As critical stakeholders in the pursuit of decent and productive work for all as a means to achieving [more information]
sustainable development, youth are rights-holders and active participants in society, in addition
to representing the future global workforce. In some cases, they are also pioneers. The report Magna Conference on Energy and
takes heed of calls by Member States, youth organizations, young people and others to bring Forests toward Sustainable Cities
youth voices into fora where global issues are discussed and acted upon. 7 - 8 March 2012
Innovating away from issuing paper documents, the 2011 World Youth Report was launched as Sao Paulo, Brazil
an entirely online experience designed to draw in young audiences and engage the public with [more information]
its content in new ways. The full report is also available for download online here.
Rio+20: Achieving Global Justice
Recovering From the Crisis, in the Green Economy
Advancing Decent Work 15 March 2012
With world unemployment hovering above Brussels, Belgium
200 million, those fortunate enough to have [more information]
a job today are often subject to wages below
the global poverty threshold of $2 per person The Global Transition Dialogue
per day (two workers in five). Many do not 17 - 18 March 2012
collect pay for their work (mainly women), and New York, United States
labour market conditions vary enormously [more information]
between countries with too few safety nets to
save people from poverty. Alarmingly, youth Capacity Building Workshop for
unemployment stands at two to three times the adult rate worldwide. Major Groups and other stakeholders
19 March 2012
The UN warns that conditions leading to growing economic and social exclusion could promote New York, United States
greater unrest and instability throughout the world. [more information]
Feeding in to the Annual Ministerial Review in July 2012, an e-Discussion on ‘Jobs, Decent Work
and Inclusive Growth’, led jointly by UNDESA, UNDP and the ILO, will run online until 14 March focusing on the promotion of productive
capacity, employment and decent work as tools for reducing poverty, moving towards sustainable development and achieving the
Millennium Development Goals. In the context of Rio+20, the e-Discussion presents a unique opportunity for the development community
convene online and formulate concrete recommendations. To join, contact support.amr@unteamworks.org
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