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The Elders say their goal is a world where current and future generations are free from the threat of nuclear destruction. They say they will use their moral voice to challenge world leaders, embolden multilateral approaches, and mobilise civil society. This includes advocating for more voices to be heard in decision-making, particularly women ...
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. [1] It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. [1] [2] The aim is to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human needs without undermining planetary integrity.
A demonstrator taking action through climate activism at the People's Climate March (2017) in Washington, D.C. Individual action on climate change describes the personal choices that everyone can make to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their lifestyles and catalyze climate action. These actions can focus directly on how choices create ...
Global Goals Week is an annual week-long event in September for action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals. [91] It is a shared commitment for over 100 partners to ensure quick action on the SDGs by sharing ideas and transformative solutions to global problems. [92] It first took place in 2016.
The IFRC is the world's largest humanitarian network, comprising 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. [20] It acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Biden will meet Lam, the ruling Communist Party chief making his first visit to the U.S. as president, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Hands holding a tree inside of a light bulb. Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) is a term adopted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It refers to Article 6 of the Convention's original text (1992), focusing on six priority areas: education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on ...