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UNEP FI Risk Centre Bridges Theory and Practice

Chris Hall

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative’s (UNEP FI) has opened a new risk centre centralising its resources on climate and nature risks, aiming to help members better identify and manage the ones that are financially material. In addition, a knowledge hub will share resources on assessing risks. “By

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SDSN September 2017 Events Summary

Sustainable Development Network

The 72 nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72) opened at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13, 2017. The General Debate of UNGA 72 opened on September 19, 2017. A lively discussion ensued with the Permanent Representatives on how universities can best support the implementation of the SDGs.

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Fusion the Positive Choice for Climate Impact

Chris Hall

To mitigate the risks of investing in small EMDE projects and companies, Ivo Mulder, Head of the Climate Finance Unit (CFU) for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), says investors are looking for opportunities with “some form of grant or concessional finance attached”. . Steady momentum .

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Launch of the Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report 2021

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN Youth Mediterranean publishes the 1st edition of this report The Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report 2021 has been prepared by SDSN Youth Mediterranean, the regional team of volunteers of SDSN Youth, in collaboration with the UNEP/MAP–Barcelona Convention Secretariat and Union for the Mediterranean (UfM).

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SDSN Youth and SDSN Mediterranean launch Call for Submissions for the Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report

Sustainable Development Network

Since 2017, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth) has been annually producing the “Youth Solutions Report”, a flagship initiative managed by the Youth Solutions Program team.

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Environmental Court Cases on the Rise

Chris Hall

In 2017, there were 884 cases brought in 24 countries. As of 1 July 2020, the number of cases had nearly doubled, with at least 1,550 climate change cases filed in 38 countries, according to the UNEP Global Climate Litigation Report. As of January 2022, 1,853 cases have been reported.

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Taking control of the harmful effects of air pollution to improve health outcomes

Envirotec Magazine

A 2016 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlighted that between 2008 and 2013, air pollution levels in urban areas increased by eight per cent, and spotlighted the need to support the introduction of vital actions aimed at combating this public health emergency. Addressing inequalities. Report of a working party.

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