UN forum closes in Bahrain with the spotlight on entrepreneurs for sustainable development

  New York, Nov 2(Just Earth News): A United Nations forum on sustainable development concluded on Thursday in Bahrain with a strong call for the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions as key strategies to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Countries at UN forum in Dubai encouraged to make ‘Space for Women’

New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News): At a high-level United Nations forum under way in the United Arab Emirates aimed at exploring the role of space in socio-economic and sustainable development, a senior UN official is urging the global space community to “make Space for Women” within the next two years.

UN Forum on indigenous issues opens 2016 session with focus on conflict, peace and resolution

New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the launch of a plan to realize the full rights of indigenous peoples who are increasingly being drawn into conflicts over their lands and resources.

Upcoming UN forum to focus on women’s empowerment, sustainable development

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, will be the focus of the United Nations Comion on the Status of Women (CSW), which begins its 60th session in New York next week.

UN forum on food security focuses on eradicating hunger by 2030

New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): Marking the first international gathering on food security and nutrition since world leaders approved the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) commenced on Monday, focusing on ending hunger by 2030.