Updates

October 27, 2017

A Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) study has identified positive links between having a sustainability strategy.

Protests force Rajasthan govt to review ‘shield and gag’ bill

Peaceful and Strong Institutions News South Asia

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October 25, 2017

The proposed legislation bars courts from taking up complaints against public servants including ministers, judges and bureaucrats without prior sanction from the govt.

This Diwali, Pune recorded cleaner air than Mumbai

Sustainable Cities and communities Climate Change News South Asia

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October 25, 2017

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be two to four times, and occasionally up to hundred times, more polluted than outdoor air.

Winners for 2017 Helen Keller Awards announced

Work and Economy Reduced Inequalities Sustainable Cities and communities News South Asia

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October 24, 2017

This year, ten awards have been announced under three different categories that recognise efforts of various individuals and organisations.

India to host global conference on adolescent health

Health and Well-being Sustainable Cities and communities Partnerships for the Goals News Nepal South Asia USA

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October 24, 2017

Being hosted for the first time in the country the focus of the world congress would be on investment in the younger generation for a healthy India.

UCalgary awarded for efforts on sustainability

Education Gender Equality Reduced Inequalities Production and Consumption Peaceful and Strong Institutions Partnerships for the Goals News Canada

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October 13, 2017

The winners of the SDG awards on sustainability are chosen through a public voting process.

Canada highlights financial risk due to climate change

Work and Economy Climate Change Partnerships for the Goals News Canada

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October 13, 2017

A new survey by KPMG mentions Canada as one of the five countries acknowledging climate related financial risk.

Youth participation crucial for SDGs: experts

Clean Water and Sanitation Work and Economy Reduced Inequalities Sustainable Cities and communities News Nepal

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October 13, 2017

Experts underlined the role of services, volunteerism, innovation and youth for making the SDG agenda successful.

Nepal discusses poverty, terrorism at UNGA

No Poverty Climate Change Peaceful and Strong Institutions News Nepal

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October 12, 2017

UN’s former permanent representative of Nepal, Dr Jayraj Acharya was of the view that issues focusing on consequences of climate change faced by LDCs like Nepal should be raised at UNGA.