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US States Ramp up Commitments to UN Climate Agenda
February 11, 2019
The New York Times reports that the launch of US House of Representatives Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal plan is highlighting the pursuit of ambitious climate initiatives by political leaders in US states aiming to sidestep federal policy by implementing the UN’s Paris climate accord.
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“Green New Deal” Echoes UN Social, Environmental Wishlist
February 07, 2019
A nonbinding resolution for a “Green New Deal” published today by Member of the US House of Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and US Senator Ed Markey echoes the UN’s “sustainable development” agenda in its call for “10-year national mobilizations” aimed at eliminating the use of fossil fuels and guaranteeing job benefits for every American.
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NGO Accuses Booking Companies of Violations of Palestinian Rights
February 06, 2019
Amnesty International has accused online booking companies AirBnb and TripAdvisor of contributing to Israeli human rights violations and “war crimes” by facilitating the reservation of accommodations on land the nongovernmental organization says Israeli settlers “stole” from Palestinians.
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UN Develops SDG Funding Strategy with Italian Bank
February 06, 2019
The UN Development Programme has agreed with Italian investment bank Cassa depositi e prestiti to consider joint initiatives through which the bank can contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as UN institutions seek $2.5 trillion in additional annual funding for the SDGs.
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WHO Board Seeks UN Meeting on Universal Health Coverage
February 06, 2019
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board has agreed to the language of a resolution to be submitted to the UN General Assembly calling for a high-level meeting this fall to discuss how to secure “universal health coverage” across the globe - including by considering new policies on drug research and pricing.
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