The 2019 HLPF side event on ‘Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda: Leaving No One Behind while Accelerating SDG Implementation’ outlined ways to strengthen linkages between human rights and the...Read More
A series of major global scientific assessments underscore that biodiversity underpins sustainable development, and coordinated policy responses are needed to address global challenges as a whole. The 2018 UN Biodiversity...Read More
The results of the 2018 midterm elections made it clear that American voters are ready for climate action. Across the country, we saw victories for many candidates who support bold...Read More
What exactly are cryptocurrencies? Hundreds of coins with names such as Ripple, Bitcoin and Ethereum have sprouted up over the last few years, developing a cult-like following among the tech-savvy,...Read More
The UN High Representative for the LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS, observed that most LDCs and LLDCs are “unlikely to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030” and identified achieving SDG 1 as...Read More
The first in-depth review of progress toward SDG 4 (quality education) took place on the opening day of the 2019 HLPF session. UNICEF head Henrietta Fore said no country can...Read More
The report outlines existing EU frameworks for water governance, and the Union’s achievements on water-related targets, especially on sanitation access, freshwater quality, and sustainable use of water resources. The report...Read More
This global consultation workshop, organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is expected to discuss biosafety under the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, prior to the first...Read More
Japan’s Low Emission Development Strategy highlights the country’s intent to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050. The Strategy describes the country’s long-term vision for the energy, industry and transport sectors,...Read More
Don Gips joined the Skoll Foundation in early April, taking over leadership responsibilities from Interim President and COO, Richard Fahey. Don brings a wealth of experience in both the public...Read More
