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The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted 35 years ago, therefore today marks 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Disruptive technologies, climate change and other challenges raise questions about what will children’s lives look like in another 35 years… Accordingly, 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 is a valuable tool for securing sustainability as well as organisational accountability. In the workplace environment this isn’t a new topic, but do organisations know enough about 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀? UNICEF has developed a series of guidance briefs focusing on key aspects of the reporting process to assist companies reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. 🔎 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀: 1. "Children as Stakeholders at Heightened Risk" focuses on children in vulnerable situations, emphasising their unique role as stakeholders. 2. "Children’s Rights and Double Materiality" explains how to include children’s rights in the double materiality assessment and engage with child rights holders. 3. "Reporting on Children’s Rights under the Social Standards" provides guidance on reporting child rights issues such as child labour, work-life balance for parents, community impacts, and consumer protection. Together let's create a more sustainable and better future - for every child 🌍 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Learn more from UNICEF https://lnkd.in/dBdrFf7e #UNICEF #ESG #InternationalChildrensDay

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In November 2021, the European Commission convened the Climate Resilience Dialogue to explore strategies to address the climate protection gap and strengthen climate resilience in the EU. This gathering brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including public authorities, regulators, consumer organizations, and the insurance industry, to focus on effective climate adaptation. By participating in this initiative, CLIMATIG remains committed to playing a part in the global effort to narrow the climate protection gap and support climate resilience for a more sustainable future. EU Environment and Climate #climate #climateresilience #climateresilientedialogue #climaterisk

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🔍 "Preliminary market consultation helps us discover each other's potential" Listen to Laurent Drousie, Social Economy expert, explain how social enterprises and public buyers are building stronger connections through market consultations. This powerful tool enables: * Public buyers to discover innovative social solutions * Social enterprises to better understand procurement needs * Both sides to engage in meaningful pre-tender dialogue Join the growing community of public buyers and social enterprises using preliminary market consultations to create more inclusive markets! 🎥 Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d4teUnvc #WeBuySocialEU #EUPublicProcurement EU Business AEIDL (European Association for Innovation in Local Development) ICLEI Europe Diesis Network REVES - EUROPEAN NETWORK OF CITIES AND REGIONS FOR THE SOCIAL ECONOMY Eurocities Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) European Social Network URBACT

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Approved by the European Parliament yesterday, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) mandates stringent due diligence requirements for large companies within and outside the EU, covering environmental and human rights impacts in their operations and value chains. The directive emphasizes the need for companies to align their strategies with the Paris Agreement and introduces potential civil liabilities for non-compliance, fostering a more sustainable corporate environment globally.

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[#NEWS] I Care maintains its support to the EU Nature Restoration Law ! It will: 💧safeguard crucial natural resources 🔥protect our economy & lives  💸 cost us less than inaction on nature loss & #climatechange 🌍 More than 50% of the global economy or global GDP is dependent on nature and we cannot afford the cost of inaction on climate change and biodiversity loss. That’s why we joined a group of businesses calling for the EU Nature Restoration Law, the first European-wide law aiming to tackle the loss of our key ecosystems. Together with more European companies, we urge the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to ensure the final adoption of the law. “We, businesses, need the natural resources and ecosystem services that are now under threat from biodiversity loss and climate change. Failure to act will lead to costly disruptions across supply chains, lower productivity and higher operational costs. Nature restoration can ensure long-term sustainability for businesses and conserve the resources on which many of our economic activities depend,” 👉 Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/dnzqdC7W Guillaume Neveux Justine MARIETTE Constance von Briskorn Eliette Verdier Sarah Loufrani Coralie Corberand Constance Gires Servane Demarquet Gabrielle de Préville #RestoreNature #climatechange #biodiversityloss

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PostEurop and its members understand their crucial role in delivering the EU’s Single Market for citizens and businesses alike, and therefore enhance the global competitiveness of the continent. To do so, PostEurop published its Manifesto for the term 2024-2029  which sets out members’ vision and commitment for Citizens, Businesses and Planet to help the EU reach its objectives as an attractive global market and lead in the twin green and digital transition. #Manifesto #EU #SingleMarket #SMEs #eCommerce #Citizens #Sustainability More on our Manifesto >> https://lnkd.in/eM6k3wSi Guillaume Roty Robert Pochmarski Elena Fernandez-Rodríguez Botond Szebeny Christelle Defaye Geneste Jean Paul Forceville Nerea Pérez Arcos Achim Schröder Marta Capelo Gaspar Dariusz Parzuchowski Margriet Keijzer Denis Joram Stefano Gori, Phd

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🇪🇺 One of the main topics on the agenda for the French and German governments' consultation is competitiveness. 🔽 Read recommendations by GMF experts on how Europe can remain competitive, steer a green transition and adapt to disruptive technological innovation: https://bit.ly/3Q2peO5

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What matters most to you in the #EUElections2024? EDF's European Elections Manifesto outlines the core demands of persons with disabilities. We must work together to bring political attention to our needs! Discover what matters most for us ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dXwhxXk8 #DisabilityVote #UseYourVote #EE24

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✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 SUSTAIN Eurocluster 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: Join the Webinar on July 18th! ✨ The consortium of the #SUSTAIN project is thrilled to announce the organisation of an information webinar on July 18th, where our team we'll give all the details about the 2nd Open Call. This call is a new financial opportunity for #SMEs to drive #innovation in the construction sector. 🏗️ 👉 With a total budget of 450,000 euros, it is looking for solutions in the demonstration or launch phase (Go-to-market), including prototyping, large-scale product validation, or technical consulting. The call will remain open until August 27, 2024. Webinar Agenda: 🔸 1st part (30′): Information about the submission process and eligible candidates. 📝 🔸 2nd part (30′): In-depth focus on SRI, its technical domains, and the methodology for calculating the SRI score. 🔍📊 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more and potentially secure funding for your innovative projects! 🔗 Register now and mark your calendars! https://lnkd.in/d-GubHei #SUSTAINEurocluster #Innovation #Construction #Buildings #BuildingConstruction #GreenBuildings #SMEs #FundingOpportunity #SRI European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

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Don't miss the SUSTAIN Eurocluster 2nd #OpenCall and the upcoming informative #webinar! Learn about the available #funding opportunities for #SMEs, with a total budget of 450,000 euros! Whether you're in the prototyping phase or ready for large-scale product validation, this is your chance to take your #innovation to the next level. 🏗️ 🗓️ When? 18 July 2024 | 12:00 CET 🌎 Where? Online Webinar Agenda: 🔹 Submission process and eligibility criteria. 🔹 In depth focus & analysis of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) technical domains and scoring methodology. Join the webinar to gain insights and secure funding for your innovative projects! 🚀📊 #Innovation #SME #Construction #FundingOpportunity #Opportunity #cluster #SmartReadinessIndicator #SRI European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

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🐞 CSR Europe and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) officially launched the business-led 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Leading businesses Syensqo, BASF, PPC S.A., Titan Cement Company SA, Hitachi, Autostrade per l'Italia, Leonardo, Coca-Cola HBC, and the Italian sustainability network Impronta Etica, are joining forces to enhance #biodiversity preservation and integrate nature-centric approaches into corporate strategies and operations. Guided by CSR Europe and WHC, in 2024 Alliance partners will focus their efforts to: 🟢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 on #riskassessment, #impactassessments and #management strategies. 🟢 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 to scale up and increase the impact of #biodiversity efforts. 🟢 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐔 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 on biodiversity. 🟢 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 to contribute to a #JustTransition.   💡 Want to learn more? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 👉 https://rb.gy/gex0lo …𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Business Strategies in Action at the European Sustainable Industry Summit, on 25 June, 14:45-17:45 CEST. ◻️ Buy your ticket (non-members) 👉 https://rb.gy/j6jss8 ◻️ Register for free (members, EU representatives, civil society organization) 👉https://rb.gy/my03dq   #Engage4Change, #environment, #ecosystem, #habitat, #justtransition

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📢 A call to Council of Europe member states: we cannot wait any longer to legally recognise the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll in the European human rights framework! The triple planetary crisis of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and pollution is an escalating human rights crisis and requires urgent action. As the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee for Human Rights (#CDDH) meets in Helsinki this week, we, once again, call on Member States to finally turn their words into action. The meeting comes already one year after the Reykjavik Summit, when the Council's political leaders committed to strengthening their work on the political recognition of this vital right. Over 470 civil society and, Indigenous Peoples organisations across Europe have joined their voices in calling for an additional protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights dedicated to the right. Read more (and sign it!) 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNrBufbN Adding to that, more than 120 academics, researchers, and practitioners have signed a new appeal (still open for signatures and link in comment !) with the same demands Under a legally binding Protocol, the protection of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment would send a powerful message both at national and international level, demonstrating and reaffirming the Council of Europe member states’ commitment to addressing the planetary crisis. The ball is in States’ court to stand up for the rights and future of their citizens. Will they heed our call and rise to the challenge?

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French Observatory of Access Conditions to the Ecological Transition, 2024 edition ▶️ Objective: to track the evolution of access conditions to the transition for French households  ▶️ The ecological transition can only happen if all households have access to solutions. The issue of access to transition solutions is therefore crucial for climate policies.  ❓ Where do we stand today in France? Do all households have access to the ecological transition? What about low- and middle-income households?  👉 Read the report by Charlotte Vailles and Sirine Ousaci from #I4CE https://lnkd.in/ePQZ8e9k #EcologicalTransition #PublicFinance #Investments  

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🇬🇧 | Discover the highlights of the Conseil d'État (⚖️/🇫🇷) with the publication of its annual report gathering a selection of about fifty decisions, opinions and study that, once again, placed the institution at the centre of citizens’ lives. From air pollution to freedom of association, from housing issues to employment policies, from access to education to the last mile of public action, the 2023 annual report revisits the decisions, opinions and study which marked the year. In this edition:   🔸 Interview with Didier-Roland Tabuteau, Vice-President of the Conseil d’État 🔸 “The highlights of 2023”: an overview in numbers and figures of the activity of the Conseil d’État 🔸“A year of decisions, opinion and study”: short articles which look back at about fifty decisions, opinions and study from 2023, explaining the context, the reasoning of the Conseil d’État and the consequences of its actions on the citizens’ daily life. 🔸 “Behind the scenes”: From general assembly sessions to readings of judgments, and from the Night of #Law to the hackathon to make court decisions easier to understand. A look back at some of the highlights of 2023.

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Two weeks ago, on May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea/Tribunal international du droit de la mer delivered their advisory opinion on the obligations of countries to prevent climate change. The non-binding opinion indicates under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, countries have an obligation to reduce GHG emissions. With so many companies already implementing solutions to comply with International Maritime Organization's GHG targets for 2030 and beyond what do you think the real impact of this opinion may be on the industry? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecNpZJpZ

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⛑️ Sometimes well-meaning national or international NGOs, governments or religious institutions operating in conflict-affected zones can end up causing more harm if not careful. That’s because humanitarian, developmental, or any other action intervening in a region affected by conflict, finds itself involved in that conflict. This means that each action taken whilst operating in the region, from buying from local suppliers, to renting real estate, to simply just eating in restaurants and interacting with the local population, is capable of influencing the balance of power in the area. That’s because, without realising, you might end up supporting one party of the conflict, or even just be perceived as siding with them. Even without intending it, humanitarian or development intervention can increase the power of some involved in the conflict whilst reducing that of others. And so, unintentionally, and if left unchecked, humanitarian or development aid can aggravate existing frictions or create new tensions. So how do we prevent this from happening? Watch our video to discover how conflict sensitivity is key to delivering assistance all while avoiding exacerbating tensions and even helping to decrease them in some cases 👉  https://lnkd.in/dJj9r-6B #ConflictSensitivity #HumanitarianAid #DevelopmentAid #Peacebuilding

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⭐️ Delivering the #GreenDeal and Beyond: Building an inclusive, fair and green economy for #Europe 🌍 With the 2024 European Elections approaching, discover the Business for a Better Tomorrow coalition's recommendations! 🔍 ➡️ Our 1st key priority area for #EU intervention is : Ensuring the ambitious implementation of the Green Deal The 2019-2024 European Commission's term saw the birth of the Green Deal, a bold strategy to decarbonize the economy, protect our environment, and position the EU as a global leader in green growth through a ‘just transition.’ However, the adoption of the various Green Deal initiatives is not the end of the road: to achieve the ambitious targets set by the EU, the various instruments and regulations proposed and adopted in recent years need to be implemented by European, national and local authorities as well as all concerned stakeholders, in a serious and rigorous manner. Implementing the Green Deal must be the first step towards accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy and a prerequisite towards a more inclusive, fairer and greener economy. Find out more in our manifesto here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXehDRHT

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Monthly Newsletter (June 2024) Our News Briefs bring you the latest highlights from the advocacy efforts of APRRN and our members, as well as keeping you informed on upcoming events and activities. We strive to provide regular updates on the network’s activities and developments in the refugee protection sphere, alongside the emerging political climate in the Asia Pacific region. #APRRN #Newsletter #Refugees #Advocacy #RefugeeRights

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The Pact for the Future and its two annexes (the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration for Future Generations) were adopted on September 22 at the UN General Assembly. Here are our five main takeaways: 1️⃣ We welcome the final text, which includes explicit references to universal sexual and reproductive health and rights. 2️⃣ Ending sexual and gender-based violence, including in conflict settings, is also substantially addressed. 3️⃣ A full chapter is dedicated to youth and future generations, emphasizing their roles as agents of change and the importance of providing them with equal social and economic opportunities and meaningful inclusion in decision-making. 4️⃣ While the role of civil society in peacebuilding is acknowledged, along with calls for its protection, there remains a lack of recognition of its diversity and meaningful inclusion in UN processes. 5️⃣ Lastly, for the Pact to be effectively implemented, it requires strong commitment and accountability from Member States.

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