Meeting
A gathering of intergovernmental actors or representatives from UN bodies to address agenda items dealing with climate change issues.
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BRICS Seek to Strengthen Multilateralism in “Multipolar World Order”
<p>Initially comprised of Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa, the recently expanded alliance now also includes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS Chair Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, highlighted the need to discuss the implementation of decisions taken at the 15th BRICS Summit: deeper financial…
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Regional DRR Platform Explores How to Build a More Resilient Africa
<p>Among key messages that emerged from the Forum is the recognition that “early warning and early action are essential for reducing disaster risk and minimizing the loss and damage from disasters”. Such early warning and action “require effective collaboration across the whole of society and government,” as well as “a paradigm shift from reactive action…
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IMF, World Bank Cooperate for a World Free of Poverty on a Livable Planet
<p>The World Bank announced a set of actions and goals that aim to boost economic opportunities for more women, including targets around broadband, social protection, and access to capital for women. A new high-level council met for the first time to seek solutions to generate jobs for young people. Other announcements included a new level…
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NBSAP Day Focuses on Advancing Implementation
<p>Participants emphasized the need for whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to achieve the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and genuine stakeholder consultations and engagement with women, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, farmers, academia, and youth. Several roundtables focused on: finance, nature, and climate linkages; human rights approaches; agriculture and food systems; and peace with nature.</p>
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COP 16 Event Addresses Safeguarding Wetlands
<p>Lithium mining can negatively impact Andean Wetlands in the “race toward an energy transition”. The SOI Global Dialogue advances collaboration among regional seas organizations and regional fisheries bodies.</p>
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CBD Side Events Shine Spotlight on Coral Reefs, BBNJ Agreement
<p>FERI helps countries achieve biodiversity targets related to ecosystem restoration, habitat conservation, and forest rehabilitation. Multi-sectoral partnerships can leverage science and technology to reduce biodiversity loss and foster resilient ecosystems, including coral reefs. Opportunities for cooperation and coordination between the BBNJ Agreement and the GBF are many.</p>
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9th Session of the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
<p>The ninth session of the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) will focus on the theme, ‘Act Now for the Resilient Africa We Want’. The eighth High-level Meeting on DRR will convene back-to-back, on 24 October. Hosted by the Government of Namibia, the two events are organized by the UN Office for Disaster…
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16th BRICS Summit
<p>The 16th BRICS Summit will be hosted by the Russian Federation.</p> <p>Initially comprised of Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa, the recently expanded alliance now also includes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The BRICS countries convene for a BRICS Leaders’ Summit annually. Discussions focus on spheres of…
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CCICED AGM Discusses Innovative Cooperation for a Better World
<p>The AGM encouraged the Chinese government and other governments to promote a variety of area-based conservation models to deliver on the 30×30 target to protect 30% of land, fresh waters, and seas by 2030. It also recommended that governments develop national strategies for adaptation and key ocean industries, such as renewable energy, deep-sea mining, and…
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