| Raising Ambition for Climate Action |
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NDCs from UK, Switzerland, Costa Rica Reiterate Net Zero Goals
The UK, Switzerland, and Costa Rica have submitted NDCs; the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform have called for economic recovery efforts consistent with the Paris Agreement. Read |
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Letter from Youth Climate Leaders as Paris Agreement Turns Five
In a letter written by the youth climate organization CliMates, youth call to be included in every decision-making process. Read |
| Making Multilateralism Work |
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The World of 2045 is Now Under Construction
Governments will meet on 15 December to discuss next steps after a year of UN75 consultations and events. Read |
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Experts Recommend Gender Audit of UN General Assembly
Advisory Group suggests paying attention to women’s participation in panels and addressing the lack of gender balance at the political level. Read |
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Don’t Institutionalize the Internet
Our guest authors from The Internet Society call for bottom-up action to connect more of the world’s population. Read |
| Making Trade an SDG Catalyst |
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UNECE Programme Countries Explore Role of Trade in Promoting Circularity in Transition Economies
Forum participants shared approaches, experiences, and lessons learned in harnessing trade to promote circular economy in transition economies. Read |
| Managing Chemicals of Concern |
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Virtual Working Groups Advancing Beyond 2020 Chemicals Framework
Four online working groups are contributing to the development of a framework on the sound management of chemicals and wastes beyond 2020. Read |
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Online Toolbox Supports National Chemicals Management
The resource provides management schemes for preventing chemical accidents, managing pesticides, and public health chemicals management. Read |
| Leaving No One Behind |
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Celebrating Vanuatu’s Path to Sustainable Development and Continuing the Journey
Vanuatu is the sixth country to graduate from LDC status, following increased levels of income and improved social development indicators. Read |
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Pacific Islands Report on SDG Efforts for Blue Pacific
The report focuses on nine action areas for contextualizing the SDGs in the Pacific region. Read |