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SUMMARY:Application Invitation: 2018 UNLEASH Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Lab
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URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/application-invitation-2018-unleash-sustainable-development-goals-innovation-lab/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180605
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SUMMARY:Annual conference of the German Council for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Registration is already open: https://www.german-conferences.de/rne2018/de \nAngela Merkel is expected to attend. SDGs will be part of the discussion.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/annual-conference-of-the-german-council-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Berlin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180604T130000
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SUMMARY:What should the EU do to implement SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities?
DESCRIPTION:+ European Launch of the Faces of Inequality Campaign by Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) \nMundo B – Rue d’Edimbourg 26\, 1050 Ixelles – Brussels \nYou are invited to the European launch of the Faces of Inequality Campaign. \nWe are living in a world of extremes. Millions of people across the globe suffer from violence\, discrimination\, hunger\, sickness\, illiteracy\, oppression and extreme poverty. In 2017\, 82% of the wealth generated in 2017 went to the richest 1% of the global population\, yet 3.7 billion people (the poorest half of the world) saw no increase in their wealth. \nInstitutional and structural injustice plus unsustainable development is driving rising inequalities – led by a system that puts profits over people. The result? Man-made climate change and the exclusion of women and marginalized communities. Conflict has created the largest number of refugees and migrants since World War II. \nThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, while imperfect\, offer a framework for transformation. A Southern-led people’s movement is needed\, though\, to ensure that “No One Left Behind” becomes reality and not a mere slogan. To achieve this\, this campaign features the true Faces of Inequality. \nAll over the world\, GCAP national coalitions have already started planning national campaigns and creating Faces of Inequality reports and videos to highlight and challenge inequalities in different countries. The campaign aims to ensure: \n\nSocial Protection for all\nTax Justice and Decent Work\nGender Equality and inclusion of marginalised groups in political processes\nClimate Justice\n\nPlease join an exciting programme with partners\, MEPs\, academics and civil society representatives from the Global South and Europe to discuss the inequalities we face and what we can do to overcome them. \nBefore the launch\, we will host a workshop on “What should the EU do to implement SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities?” from 15:00-17:30 @ Mundo B. The purpose is to delve more deeply into the policies and actions needed for the EU and Member States to end inequalities. \nPlease RSVP your participation here. \nFor questions or suggestions\, write to tanja.gohlert@whiteband.org.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/what-should-the-eu-do-to-implement-sdg-10-reduced-inequalities/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180604T140000
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SUMMARY:European Launch GCAP’s Faces of Inequality Campaign & Workshop on SDG 10 - 4 June 2018
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: 15:00 – 17:30 \nLaunch: 18:00 –  20:00 \nMundo B – Rue d’Edimbourg 26\, 1050 Ixelles – Brussels \nPlease join Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) for the European launch of the Faces of Inequality Campaign with partners\, MEPs\, academics and civil society representatives from the Global South and Europe to discuss the inequalities we face and what we can do to overcome them. \nBefore the launch\, we will host a workshop on “What should the EU do to implement SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities?” from 15:00-17:30 @ Mundo B. The purpose is to delve more deeply into the policies and actions needed for the EU and Member States to end inequalities. \nPlease RSVP your participation here. \nFor questions or suggestions\, write to tanja.gohlert@whiteband.org.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/european-launch-gcaps-faces-of-inequality-campaign-workshop-on-sdg-10-4-june-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180605T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
CREATED:20180315T091603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T091623Z
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SUMMARY:European Development Days
DESCRIPTION:Annual event organised by the European Commission on all things related to development cooperation. \n 
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/european-development-days/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180607T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
CREATED:20180517T112223Z
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SUMMARY:Universalising Fair Trade principles through a European Union sustainable - and fair - production and consumption agenda
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 7 June 2018 \nVenue: Union of International Associations (UIA)/ Maison des Associations Internationales\, MAI) \nAddress: 40\, Rue Washington 1050 Brussels\, Belgium \nMorning session (9h30-13h) \nIn the context of the EU-funded Trade Fair Live Fair project (TFLF)\, WFTO-Europe in cooperation with the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) is organising the conference “Universalising Fair Trade principles through a European Union sustainable – and fair – production and consumption agenda”. Its main aim is to engage and seek input from European Civil Society networks and movements in a debate on how we can together “universalise” the principles of Fair Trade. Also\, we will aim at collectively define a vision \nfor Europe in 2024 that would universalise Fair Trade principles for all\, in particular how we can make the EU sustainable production and consumption agenda not only sustainable but also fair. This session will be with civil society organisations and possibly some students. \nAfternoon session (14h-17h30) \nThere will be two workshops in the afternoon. The first one is going to be “How to build a successful EP elections campaign”\, when we will exchange best practices on how to build a successful campaign for the 2019 European Parliament (EP) elections\, by looking back at the past experiences and highlighting the role that different kind of organisations from network organisations to world shops\, can play in this context. The second workshop session will be “Shaping together the advocacy demands through the EP manifesto and beyond”\, where will be discussed framing and priorities for a possible joint manifesto for the EP elections taking place in May-June 2019 around the themes above\, as well as the  process in drafting and launching the manifesto. The workshops will be for invited civil society organisations. \nIf you plan to attend this event of the Biennial Conference\, we kindly ask you to fill in this registration form.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/universalising-fair-trade-principles-through-a-european-union-sustainable-and-fair-production-and-consumption-agenda/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180608T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
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SUMMARY:"Inspiring Citizen-Driven Actions for Nature-Based Cities" 
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 8\, 2018- European Economic and Social Committee\nPesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability\, in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, are very pleased to invite you to a morning conference: \n“Inspiring Citizen-Driven Actions for Nature-Based Cities” \nREGISTER NOW \nThis #EUGreenWeek partner event will take place on Friday 8th June (9.00-13.00) at the EESC in Brussels. \nHow can transformative actions- including becoming a pesticide-free town– help to preserve nature in cities\, strengthen local resilience\, and ultimately increase the wellbeing of citizens? Are cities sufficiently empowered to enact the changes needed? \nThese and other questions will be discussed in an interactive format with speakers from the European Commission\, European Green Capitals and inspiring towns and civil society networks from across Europe. \nInterpretation available DE\, FR and IT. \nSpecial feature will be a pop-up exhibition “Tackling Goliath: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides\, Preserved Its Food Heritage\, and Inspired a Movement”. \nFour years ago the citizens of a small Alpine town in Italy voted in a referendum on the ban of pesticides based on the precautionary principle. The EU precautionary principle enables decision-makers to adopt precautionary measures when scientific evidence about an environmental or human health hazard is uncertain. 75% of the voters were in favor of the ban and the municipal charter was consequently changed. Conventional apple farmers around the town had three years to adapt. Now the town is facing law suits by the higher government level against the holding of the referendum\, and by farmers against the ban. \nThe event will be followed by a sustainable lunch with plenty of networking opportunities. \nFurther details can be found here. \nWe look forward to meeting you soon! Please feel free to circulate this invite.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/inspiring-citizen-driven-actions-for-nature-based-cities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
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SUMMARY:Online Course: The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda (June to July 2018)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations System Staff College is pleased to inform you of the upcoming course The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda. This six-week joint UN Climate Change–UNSSC online course offers a holistic and integrated approach to climate change. It demonstrates the interlinkages and interdependencies between sustainable development and climate change to make informed policy choices towards low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable development.\n \nThe course will frame climate change impact and action around five core cornerstones of the 2030 Agenda: People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace\, and Partnership.\n \n•       Week 1: Introduction: Sustainable Development\, Climate Change and Climate Action;\n•       Week 2: Climate Change and People: The Social Dimension of Sustainable Development (People);\n•       Week 3: Climate Change and Environmental Protection (Planet);\n•       Week 4: Climate Change and Economic Development (Prosperity);\n•       Week 5: Climate Change and Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions (Peace);\n•       Week 6: Partnerships and Means of Implementation for Climate Action (Partnership).\n \nAt the end of the six weeks\, participants will be able to:\n \n•       explain key elements of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda\, and the role of climate action in the broader context of sustainable development;\n•       identify and articulate the interrelations and inter-dependencies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in five critical dimensions of the sustainable development: People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace and Partnership;\n•       identify and articulate best practices to ensure coherence and mutual reinforcement between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;\n•       explain existing tools and instruments to mainstream sustainable development and climate action into national development policies and planning. \nThe online course combines tutored components with synchronous and asynchronous activities\, comprising knowledge acquisition\, knowledge application to real-life and training scenarios\, as well as group work and collaboration with peers. In addition to engaging in self-paced learning\, participants in UNSSC online courses also benefit from live webinars with renowned experts from the UN the private sector and academia\, allowing real-time virtual interaction between the instructors and participants.For more information and to register\, please go to http://bit.ly/CC2018-1 Deadline for registration is 10 June 2018. Should you have questions\, please email sustainable-development@unssc.org.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/online-course-the-paris-agreement-on-climate-change-as-a-development-agenda-june-to-july-2018/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
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SUMMARY:2018 HLPF: Registration now open
DESCRIPTION:DESA/OISC is pleased to launch the registration process for the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) in 2018\, convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. The meeting will be held from Monday\, 9 July\, to Wednesday\, 18 July 2018; including the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum from Monday\, 16 July\, to Wednesday\, 18 July 2018.  \nREGISTRATION LINK:  bit.ly/HLPF2018 \nThe theme will be “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies”. The set of goals to be reviewed in depth will be the following\, including Goal 17. “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development” that will be considered each year:  \n\n Goal  6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all\n Goal  7. Ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all\n Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable \n Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns\n Goal 15. Protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss \n\nFor more information on the forum\, including the 47 countries that will be making their voluntary national presentations\, please see the following website: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/hlpf/2018 \nIn accordance with General Assembly resolution 67/270\, registration is open for two categories of NGOs to participate in the HLPF:  \n\n Organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC; and \n Organizations on the CSD Roster. \n\nDeadline for registration: 15 June 2018
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/2018-hlpf-registration-now-open/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180620
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
CREATED:20180612T091400Z
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SUMMARY:Call for proposals By European Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The European Youth Forum is looking for a researcher to map the European youth organisations’ contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 19 June 2018\, 23.59 CEST. \nRead more
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/call-for-proposals-by-european-youth-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180620T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
CREATED:20180612T091559Z
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SUMMARY:SDG Watch Europe task force to work on the EP election
DESCRIPTION:As already discussed at the last plenary meeting of SDG Watch Europe\, we will try to facilitate the coordination of several initiatives on EU and national level in preparation of the EP elections. For that\, we will form a task force including the organisations and networks that are willing to participate. At this moment\, we are drafting the ToR for such a task force and ideas on the joint campaign. \nIf you are willing to join this task force\, you can mark already in your calendar the date of the first meeting and contact leida.rijnhout@foeeurope.org: Wednesday 20 June 10-13h (venue\, probably Mundo B)
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/sdg-watch-europe-task-force-to-work-on-the-ep-election/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623
DTSTAMP:20260625T020147
CREATED:20180517T111639Z
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SUMMARY:Online course: Unleashing the power of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (June-July 2018)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations System Staff College is pleased to inform you of the upcoming online course\, Unleashing the power of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from 22 June to 27 July 2018. This five-week course introduces participants to the different types of private sector entities and demonstrates how strategically engaging with them can help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It introduces participants to tools to identify common objectives to create shared value and emphasises the importance of mitigating risk. The course also reinforces the need for participants to advocate for placing sustainable development at the core of businesses and investing. \nThe five-week course will focus on: \n\n                     Week 1: How partnerships are vital to the 2030 Agenda.\n                     Week 2: The role of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda.\n                     Week 3: How to pursue partnerships with the private sector: frameworks for action.\n                     Week 4: Due Diligence: protecting against reputational risk.\n                     Week 5: Engaging with the private sector: way forward\n\nAt the end of the course\, participants will: \n\n         Benefit from an in-depth understanding of the imperative to engage with the private sector for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the concept of shared value;\n         Understand that the private sector is not a monolithic entity and how it can be engaged at every level\, international\, national and local.\n         Demonstrate an understanding of frameworks to design and tools to develop partnerships with the private sector;\n         Demonstrate an improved understanding of the importance of due diligence before pursuing engagements;\n         Be able to articulate the need for and advocate for more private sector engagement in achieving the 2030 Agenda.\n\nThe online course combines tutored components with synchronous and asynchronous activities\, comprising knowledge acquisition\, knowledge application to real-life and training scenarios\, as well as group work and collaboration with peers. In addition to engaging in self-paced learning\, participants in UNSSC online courses also benefit from live webinars with renowned experts from the UN the private sector and academia\, allowing real-time virtual interaction between the instructors and participants.For more information and to register\, please visit http://bit.ly/PPS2018-1. Deadline for registration is on 17 June 2018. Should you have questions\, please email sustainable-development@unssc.org.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/online-course-unleashing-the-power-of-the-private-sector-in-implementing-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-june-july-2018/
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