Making Multilateralism Work
A high-level meeting on transport is expected to result in the region’s first Master Plan for Cycling Promotion. Read
Brief Notes Lessons Learned from Regional Governance of Seas
The brief identifies a need for greater cooperation between regions and with other multilateral agreements, local governments, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Read
HLPF Alert
HLPF Programme Released for Two-Week Session in 2021
Governments and stakeholders will discuss nine SDGs and 44 Voluntary National Reviews of SDG implementation at country-level.Read
Managing Chemicals of Concern
Webinar Underscores Illegal Trade of Chemicals and Waste Remains a Serious Problem
Speakers called for improving legislation, developing policy and technical guidelines, and strengthening cooperation and awareness among all stakeholders.Read
Green Chemistry Critical for Chemicals and Waste Management, Experts Say
Speakers discussed links between green and sustainable chemistry and life-cycle management, the circular economy, better recycling technologies, and resource efficiency. Read
Number of the Day
The July 2021 HLPF session will include a discussion of the 21 SDG targets that were originally set to be achieved by 2020. Read
Current and Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
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UN Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) (view) 4-5 May 2021 | Virtual _________ |
Petersberg Climate Dialogue XII (view) 6-7 May 2021 | Virtual
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UN Development Cooperation Forum 2021 (view) 6-7 May 2021 | Virtual _________ |
High-level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (view) 20 May 2021 | Virtual _________ |
2021 P4G Seoul Summit (view)
30-31 May 2021| Virtual _________ |
24th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the CBD (view) 3 May – 9 June 2021| Virtual
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