SDG Update – 12 March 2020

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UN Secretary-General, UK, Italy Outline Priorities for COP 26

Incoming COP President Sharma highlighted the launch of the COP 26 Private Finance Agenda. Read

WMO Reports on 2019’s High-Impact Climate Events

The report indicates that 2010-2019 was the warmest decade on record and CO2 levels had reached a new peak in January and February 2020.” Read

Study Outlines Co-Benefits of Coordinated UNCCD, CBD Action

The study examines how achievement of SDG target 15.3 (land degradation neutrality) contributes to the strategic objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Read

ECOSOC and UNGA Presidents Provide Guidelines for Postponing, Scaling Down Meetings Read
Data Experts Say New Sources Must Not Replace Traditional Data Read

Ireland Faces Significant Challenges on Environmental SDGs: Social Justice Ireland Read