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Economist Calls for Creation of World Carbon Bank
July 24, 2019
Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff calls for the creation of a World Carbon Bank that would transfer funding and energy technology from rich countries to developing countries to help limit the growth of greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
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UN Rights Bodies Review Countries on SDGs
July 24, 2019
According to data generated by the Danish Institute for Human Rights, UN human rights mechanisms are making a significant number of recommendations to governments encouraging their increased engagement with the comprehensive targets contained in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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UN Office Accuses India of Rights Violations in Kashmir
July 24, 2019
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has published a report accusing Indian authorities in the disputed territory of Kashmir of rights violations, including arbitrary detentions, and calling for the repeal of legislation that protects Indian troops in the region from prosecution.
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UN Body Develops Binding Convention on Marine Biodiversity
July 24, 2019
Stewart Patrick of the Council on Foreign Relations writes that the draft text of a legally binding UN convention on marine biodiversity is key in the effort to advance global governance of the oceans, including by requiring states to perform environmental impact assessments before engaging in activities that could affect ocean life.
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ILO Warns of Climate Change Impacts on Productivity
July 24, 2019
Showing the system-wide promotion of action against climate change among UN entities, the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) has published a report warning that heat stress caused by global warming will have catastrophic economic impacts worldwide due to decreased productivity.
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