February 2016 - United Nations Sustainable Development

PGTF Promotes South-South Cooperation in Renewable Energy
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PGTF Promotes South-South Cooperation in Renewable Energy

With Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF) support, the International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) organized study tours welcoming technical experts from Asian and Latin American countries to China to demonstrate the achievements of small hydropower developments, and green hydropower practices in river basins. In 2013, 2014 and 2015 professionals and officials from India, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Uruguay joined the workshops and study tours.

Marie Valencia2018-04-22T12:01:15-04:0026 Feb 2016|Uncategorized|

Media advisory: 8 April deadline to request accreditation for Paris Agreement Signature Ceremony

Media members applying for accreditation must submit a request on official letterhead of a media organization, signed by the Publisher, Editor-in-chief, or Assignment Editor.

Martin2016-02-26T15:25:01-05:0026 Feb 2016|News, Press material|

UN Adviser underlines importance of partnership with mobile-communications industry to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
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UN Adviser underlines importance of partnership with mobile-communications industry to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The UN Secretary-General Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development urged the mobile industry to work together and develop policy frameworks and technical standards that would ensure no one is left behind at the World Mobile Summit.

Sharon Birch2018-04-22T12:01:15-04:0024 Feb 2016|Goal 17: Partnerships, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Displaced people need more opportunities, Ban says at camp in DR Congo
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Displaced people need more opportunities, Ban says at camp in DR Congo

"We have to do much more to protect human dignity and human rights of women and girls to save them, to protect them from sexual violence," Mr. Ban said.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:16-04:0023 Feb 2016|Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, News, Secretary-General, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Applications for 2016 Momentum for Change Awards open now
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Applications for 2016 Momentum for Change Awards open now

Submit Your Climate Solution and be Celebrated at the UN [...]

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:18-04:0019 Feb 2016|Goal 13: Climate Action, News, Press material|

United Nations appoints independent advisors to position UN development system for 2030 Agenda

The ECOSOC Bureau announces the establishment of an Independent Team of Advisors to support the second phase of the ECOSOC Dialogue on the longer-term positioning of the UN development system.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:19-04:0012 Feb 2016|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Silent epidemic: The fight to end FGM in Colombia
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Silent epidemic: The fight to end FGM in Colombia

Exact figures about FGM are hard to come by, but as many as two out of three girls from the indigenous Emberá group are subjected to the procedure.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:20-04:0011 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, News|

UN event mobilizes action toward ending female genital mutilation
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UN event mobilizes action toward ending female genital mutilation

“I am proud to be among so many champions in the cause of eliminating female genital mutilation,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during his keynote address.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:21-04:0009 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, News|

Ban: 2016 must be ‘year of traction’ to propel 2030 Agenda
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Ban: 2016 must be ‘year of traction’ to propel 2030 Agenda

“We have to make things move - rolling traction,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Commission for Social Development.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:22-04:0008 Feb 2016|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Secretary-General, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Senior UN officials urge elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030
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Senior UN officials urge elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030

The most senior United Nations officials are urging the world to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, calling it a “violent practice” that scars girls for life, endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.

Sharon Birch2018-04-22T12:01:23-04:0005 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, News|

Senior UN official: Migration, multilateralism to be hallmarks of 2016
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Senior UN official: Migration, multilateralism to be hallmarks of 2016

The UN Special Representative for International Migration, Peter Sutherland, said a series of comprehensive initiatives is needed to drive home – and effectively address – the global nature of the issue.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:24-04:0005 Feb 2016|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Media advisory: Two events to end Female Genital Mutilation
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Media advisory: Two events to end Female Genital Mutilation

To mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), officially celebrated on 6 February, an event will take place at UN headquarters on 8 February.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:25-04:0005 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, News, Press material|

New stamps promoting LGBT equality worldwide unveiled at UN
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New stamps promoting LGBT equality worldwide unveiled at UN

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) unveiled a set of six commemorative stamps to promote UN Free & Equal – a global UN campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:26-04:0004 Feb 2016|Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, News|

With focus on cervical cancer, Ban says where people live should not determine chances of survival
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With focus on cervical cancer, Ban says where people live should not determine chances of survival

Ban Ki-moon called to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue while also reducing the burden that millions face from all cancers.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:27-04:0004 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, News, Secretary-General|

New session of UN Social Development Commission ties social inclusion to 2030 Agenda
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New session of UN Social Development Commission ties social inclusion to 2030 Agenda

A senior UN official opened the body's 54th annual session with a call for building on its strengths to foster an integrated approach when addressing social policies.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:28-04:0004 Feb 2016|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

UN official: Young people key to new sustainability agenda
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UN official: Young people key to new sustainability agenda

Marking the end of the two-day ECOSOC Youth Forum, ECOSOC President Oh Joon told youth leaders that the time is now for young people to get behind global efforts to ensure sustainable development for all.

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:28-04:0002 Feb 2016|News, Sustainable Development Agenda, Youth|

UN launches new initiative to tackle youth employment crisis
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UN launches new initiative to tackle youth employment crisis

As more than 800 young leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, UN officials launched a new initiative to tackle youth unemployment

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:29-04:0001 Feb 2016|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Sustainable Development Agenda, Youth|

Visiting drought-hit region of Ethiopia, Ban urges support
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Visiting drought-hit region of Ethiopia, Ban urges support

The international community must stand with the people of Ethiopia [...]

Martin2018-04-22T12:01:30-04:0001 Feb 2016|Goal 13: Climate Action, News, Secretary-General|

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