We, CSOs from UNECE region, have started our work to strengthen our cooperation as one CSO platforms in UNECE region since 2016. In June 2018, a Concept Note and RCEM action plan for the Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (RCEM) was approved after long discussions in the platform. We are currently in the phase of … Continue reading Facilitating Committee as a governing body of the UNECE RCEM
The EESC continues to advocate for integrating the SDGs fully and urgently into the European policy framework by setting out a vision for a sustainable Europe by 2030 and beyond. However, achieving sustainable development can only become a reality if all actors take collective action and pull in the same direction. New governance mechanisms are … Continue reading EESC Sustainable Development Strategies – from Design to Monitoring: Civil Society’s Role – 30/11/2018, Brussels
LOCATION: SOLIDAR - Rue de Pascale, 4/6 - 1000 Brussels Register by 3 December on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmH9SC2zusSGRjIMK0Muj3tky_jZ09lRcl2-smbivTF9XghA/viewform More info: We are currently facing the alarming consequences of production and consumer choices. “The customer is always right” but individuals’ consumption choices are often overshadowed by limited understanding and knowledge, as well as lack of … Continue reading Consumers’ education for sustainable development
The Global Survey is focused on establishing the status on the understanding of sustainability and knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals amongst individuals and professionals; i.e. representatives of companies, politics, academia and civil society in all countries around the world. The aim is to prioritize relevant topics relating to the environment, social issues and the … Continue reading Dianova International requests your participation in a short, yet very important survey called the Global Survey
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs invites you to attend the first webinar for Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS) in a series in preparation for the 2019 High-Level Political Forum: HLPF 101. Introduction to the High-Level Political Forum for Major Groups and other Stakeholders. This webinar is primarily aimed at Major … Continue reading First webinar for Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS) in a series in preparation for the 2019 High-Level Political Forum: HLPF
Over the past few months, people’s movements around the world have shaped the People’s Demands for Climate Justice. This is a critical tool to hold governments’ feet to the fire and ensure the outcomes of COP24 actually lead to meaningful, just climate solutions. We need organizations around the world to join this call to ensure … Continue reading People’s Demands for Climate Justice
European CSO-Campaign Lab - The Europe We Want - 12-13 February 2019 (Brussels) - register by 24/01 Next month, SDG Watch Europe and a broad coalition of CSOs is organizing a campaign lab to come together to inspire one another and coordinate our campaigns around the European Elections and the future of Europe. If you'd … Continue reading European CSO-Campaign Lab – The Europe We Want
Submissions are still being collected for WISH, an online platform developed by European Volunteer Centre (CEV) in the frame of the European Solidarity Corps projects, where volunteer-based and/or volunteer-led initiatives that support the inclusion and integration of migrants and refugees will be geographically displayed, categorised depending on the kind of support they offer. Submit your … Continue reading WISH – Welcome, Inclusion and Support Hub for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Europe
On 21 and 22 March 2019, governments from across the European Region will gather at the next UN Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) in Geneva to discuss progress made towards achieving the SDGs. The RFSD is the region’s preparation to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) held every year in New York in July. The … Continue reading Getting ready for the UN Regional Forum on Sustainable Development – How civil society can best engage
Global Report Launch: Progressing National SDGs Implementations | Lancement Rapport Mondial: Progression de la mise en œuvre des ODD au niveau national - 30.01.19 Register here for the global report launch – the 3rd edition of an independent assessment of the Voluntary National Review reports submitted to the United Nations High-level Political Forum in 2018 … Continue reading Global Report Launch: Progressing National SDGs Implementations