Felix Dodds comments on sustainable development, coffee & life

Concept Note for HLPF “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective Path for the achievement of the 2050 Agenda in the context  of the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”  Introduction: The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) will take place from Tuesday, 6 July to Thursday, 15 July 2021 (including the 3 ministerial days of the forum to be held from 13 — 15 July).  The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the worst economic recession since 1930 and inflicted unprecedented human suffering. The combined social, economic, and health impact of the pandemic has outpaced any other major crisis in recent history. At the HLPF, we will take stock of the impact of  COVID-19 on the SDGs. The HLPF will also provide political leadership, guidance and recommendations on how to ensure that the rec...

Part of the G7   Ministers responsible for Climate and Environment communique  Recognising that coal power generation is the single biggest cause of global temperature increases, we commit now to rapidly scale-up technologies and policies that further accelerate the transition away from unabated coal capacity and to an overwhelmingly decarbonised power system in the 2030s, consistent with our 2030 NDCs and net zero commitments. In doing so, we reaffirm the importance of national energy security and resilience and underscore the importance of providing support for affected workers, regions and communities. We welcome with appreciation the work of the Energy Transition Council in supporting the new economic opportunities and sustained quality job creation offered by a transition to clean energy in developing countries.  We commit to exploring further ways that we can accelerate global progress towards net zero power, including leading by example as the G7, and wor...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1.        Policy.  The intensifying impacts of climate change present physical risk to assets,                               publicly traded securities, private investments, and companies — such as increased extreme weather risk leading to supply chain disruptions.  In addition, the global shift away from carbon-intensive energy sources and industrial processes presents transition risk to many companies, communities, and workers.  At the same time, this global shift presents generational opportunities to enhance U.S. competitiveness and economic growth, while also creating well-paying job opportunities for workers. The failure of financial institutions to appropriately and adequately account for and measure these phy...

  News Release from the G20: The G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group organised a two-day workshop with private sector representatives to better coordinate public and private sustainable investments. On 17-18 May 2021, members of the recently established G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) met virtually with distinguished representatives from the private sector to discuss solutions to accelerate the mobilization of public and private capital towards the achievement of the objectives of the Paris Agreements and of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs The current challenging economic juncture gave the G20 the ambition and the political will to make concrete progress in the so-called green agenda. In this context, the Italian G20 Presidency takes the view that mobilizing sustainable finance is essential not only for global growth and stability but also to promote the transitions towards greener, more resilient and inclusive societies and economies. In parti...

A bout this event Our Climate is in Crisis (register here) We have reached a tipping point where most of the world now accepts urgent action is needed to avoid a catastrophe. Convincing governments, businesses and populations has been a long road and the work continues. We’re dedicating our next Campfire to four leading figures who have walked that road from the very beginning: Dan Morrell and his esteemed guests: Craig Sams, James Cameron and Jessica Rasmussen. So please join the Campfire Climate Crisis Special on 27th May 5pm BST to hear the insights of our guests on the current state of climate change and action needed for the future. Our Climate Crisis Pioneers: Dan Morrell From the first tree planted in 1988 to addressing the UN General Assembly Dan Morrelll has devoted his life to addressing climate change and was the main force behind the establishing the voluntary carbon market. Craig Sams Craig has been an outstanding contributor in the environment and whole food movements sin...

  ConnectAID is organizing the first World Summit of Social Media Influencers for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #SDGchampions #TakingActionOnline Saturday 19 June Europe/CET: 2pm - London/GST: 1pm New York/EST: 8am - New Delhi: 7:30pm Join the world’s top social media influencers at the forefront of harnessing online networks to build forward better, to support humanitarian aid & to promote action in the achievement of the 17 SDGs. Closer to the date, we will send you the Hopin link to the online conference. Suggested donation of $17 to honor the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). World Summit Agenda   2:00pm CET/ 8:00am EST Welcome to the Summit - Official Launch of «Taking Action Online for the environment, social justice and sustainable development» This dynamic new book maps out how influencers can use online networks to inform, inspire, and engage with others, to create a much better global community of action. Adam Rogers ConnectAID’s Board Memb...

The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum with the business community. It numbers on average 1.000 delegates from the G20 countries, including top executives from the major multinational corporations, collectively representing over 6.5 million businesses.  We want to ensure truly sustainable economic growth by conveying  enforceable recommendations that combine e conomic growth, environment protection, human and labour standards. Climate change,  circular economy, resource efficiency, and clean energy transition  will be greatly under focus.  (From their website) We look forward vaccinations campaigns  to be conducted in emerging and least developed Countries as massively as they are ongoing in advanced Countries. We will advocate for  the adoption of Connected Care in the Health & Life Sciences sector  and of outcome demonstration & value recognition new technologies.  Our commitment to invert protectionism and unila...