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  Climate change threatens winged harbinger of spring | | 1UN News

Facebook Twitter Print Email Climate change threatens winged harbinger of spring 7 May 2021 Climate and Environment A sure sign of spring in northern Europe is the arrival of the Arctic tern bird, but ahead of the UN’s World Migratory Bird Day   experts fear the warming of the oceans in its nesting grounds in the northern Atlantic is threatening its very existence.  (...) A big adventure “When terns reach Antarctica, they stay close to the ice-brim, and move gradually eastward”, says Guðmundur A. (...) migratory bird World Migratory Bird Day Related Stories World Migratory Bird Day highlights deadly risks of plastic pollution World Migratory Bird Day illuminates the dark side of light pollution Pink flamingos return to Kazakhstan’s capital in time for World Migratory Bird Day News Tracker: Past Stories on This Issue Ahead of biodiversity summit, UN officials call for action to preserve the natural world 28 September 2020 SDGs Top UN officials working to preserve the natural world are urging “action now” ahead of a crucial biodiversity summit this week, where world leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the cause. 

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  UNICEF scales up support for water, sanitation and hygiene in schools ahead of reopening

UNICEF scales up support for water, sanitation and hygiene in schools ahead of reopening Skip to main content Jordan Toggle navigation English العربية Global Links Visit UNICEF Global High contrast Jordan Explore UNICEF About us Children in Jordan Country Representative Partners Contact us Press centre Donate Main navigation What we do Research and reports Stories Take action Search area has closed. (...) Search Close Search UNICEF Fulltext search Max Press release UNICEF scales up support for water, sanitation and hygiene in schools ahead of reopening Helping students and teachers to stay healthy and safe as they return to school 31 August 2020 Available in: English العربية AMMAN, 31 August 2020 — UNICEF has scaled up its water, sanitation and hygiene support to the Ministry of Education ahead of school reopening this week with a donation of half a million soap bars, infection prevention and control training, and critical water and sanitation infrastructure projects to help keep students safe and healthy. (...) The distribution will be complemented by hygiene awareness initiatives to teach students how to practice proper handwashing. Ahead of the reopening of schools, UNICEF, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, has provided Infection Prevention Control (IPC) training to education and health focal points in all directorates so that the expertise to prevent and control the transmission of COVID-19 is present at the school level.

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  Invest ahead - for people and planet

Invest ahead - for people and planet Skip to content Welcome to the United Nations عربي 中文 English Français Русский Español Search SDG Site A-Z Site Index Home About The Sustainable Development Agenda The Sustainable Development Goals: Our Framework for COVID-19 Recovery Decade of Action SDG Moment 2022 A New Social Contract for a New Era Food Systems Summit 2021 Why the SDGs Matter Monitoring and Progress – HLPF Sustainable Development Goals Report Financing for Development UN Secretary-General’s Strategy for Financing the 2030 Agenda United Nations Reform Campaigns Climate Gender Equality Ocean Goals 1-6 Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms Goal 2: Zero Hunger Goal 3: Health Goal 4: Education Goal 5: Gender equality and women’s empowerment Goal 6: Water and Sanitation 7-12 Goal 7: Energy Goal 8: Economic Growth Goal 9: Infrastructure, industrialization Goal 10: Inequality Goal 11: Cities Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production 13-17 Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 14: Oceans Goal 15: Biodiversity, forests, desertification Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Goal 17: Partnerships Take Action ActNow.bot Food Challenge ActNow | Food Challenge | Sustainable Recipes ActNow | Food Challenge | Videos Be the Change The Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving the World Ocean Action Partnerships About Partnerships SDGs in Action app SDG Media Compact SDG Publishers Compact SDG Media Zone SDG Advocates Climate Advocates Football For The Goals News and Media News Featured News Press materials SDG Planning Calendar Goal of the Month Goal of the Month | Archive Download communications materials Videos Learn more Student Resources SDG Book Club – SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG Book Club | Archive SDG Media Zone Why the SDGs Matter GA High-level Week Search SDG Site A-Z Site Index Invest ahead – for people and planet Invest ahead – for people and planet The Third International Conference on Financing for Development taking place in Addis Ababa on 13-16 July 2015, presents a unique opportunity to agree on a global plan to finance sustainable development, laying the groundwork for a successful UN Summit to adopt the post-2015 development agenda in September and a universal agreement on climate at COP21 in Paris in December 2015. Stay updated on this major event: https://www.un.org/ffd3   Dpi Devsection Intern 2018-04-22T12:10:02-04:00 08 May 2015 | VIDEO: Financing for development | The 17 Goals Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More SDG RESOURCES ACROSS THE UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform United Nations Sustainable Development Group United to Reform United Nations homepage SDG Media Zone UN News COP27: What you need to know about this year’s big UN Climate Conference Millions face flooding threat across west and central Africa Climate change: No ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5C limit, UNEP warns Climate change: CO2 and methane in our atmosphere reach record levels Follow Us UNITED NATIONS A-Z Site Index | Contact | Copyright | FAQ | Fraud Alert | Privacy Notice | Terms of Use Page load link Go to Top

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  Science Division

Learn more   The Science Division’s strategic priorities  The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for countries to be proactive and stay ahead of the curve, and also to react fast in the face of a public health emergency. (...) GOAL 1: Forward looking and prioritized global health research Being ahead of the curve means staying on top of the rapidly evolving fields of science and technology. From artificial intelligence to Gen Z attitudes to health care, WHO must be one step ahead, anticipating scientific, technological and epidemiological shifts.

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  Report of the Secretary-General: IV. Conclusion | United Nations Secretary-General

I have sought to leave the Organization better prepared for the immense challenges ahead, able to serve its entire membership and “we the peoples” in every corner of the world. (...) Continued innovation, openness and creativity will be required if the United Nations is to stay ahead of the changing global landscape and to remain a venue for principled collective action.

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  Advancing nuclear disarmament under the NPT - The Stockholm Initiative and its stepping stones ahead

Advancing nuclear disarmament under the NPT - The Stockholm Initiative and its stepping stones ahead of the Review Conference | UNIDIR Skip to main content Main navigation About About Us Our People Our Governance Our Funding Join Our Team Contact Us Programmes Weapons of Mass Destruction Security and Technology Conventional Arms and Ammunition Gender and Disarmament Middle East Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone Managing Exits from Armed Conflict Space Security Publications Digital Hub Gender & Disarmament Hub Cyber Policy Portal Disarmament Course 2022 ME WMDFZ Hub Events Newsroom search Search By year - All - 1958 1962 1974 1975 1978 1980 1981 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2000 2003 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Search Toggle navigation Events Advancing nuclear disarmament under the NPT - The Stockholm Initiative and its stepping stones ahead of the Review Conference Share back to events Advancing nuclear disarmament under the NPT - The Stockholm Initiative and its stepping stones ahead of the Review Conference In 2019, sixteen Non-Nuclear Weapons States launched The Stockholm Initiative on Nuclear Disarmament. (...) RECORDING:   When 17 March - 17 March 2021 Where Online SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up today to stay in touch with the latest UNIDIR news, analysis, research and events worldwide.

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  Participation’s Information

Also, Wi-Fi card can be purchased for in room use during your stay. 2. Transportation All participants are requested to make their own arrangements for airport transfer. (...) Time The time in Bangkok is 7.00 ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+7.00 GMT). Electricity The electric current is 220 volt AC throughout the country. (...) Local Travel during your stay Participants staying at TOT Academy Hotel do not need to travel as training venue is co-located.

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  WTO | 2005 News items - Statement from Pascal Lamy on his appointment as World Trade Organization’s

It is heartening that such a determined and successful defender of the multilateral trade system, will be staying next door in his new capacity as head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). I believe that we have a crucial task ahead: to complete the Doha Development Agenda Round of trade talks. (...) I intend to spend the coming weeks preparing intensively for the task ahead and setting up a team so that I can be fully operational from 1 September.

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  Artificial Intelligence Powers UNDP’s Evaluation Solutions

AIDA – a collaboration between UNDP, UNICC and Amazon Web Services The launch of AIDA marks the IEO’s latest drive to stay ahead of the digital curve and to support UNDP’s role as a trusted development partner in this time of rapid change. (...) The launch of the AIDA portal marks the latest drive for UNDP to stay ahead of the digital curve, in support of its role as a trusted development partner in this time of rapid change.

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  A/CN.9/582/ADD.5

POSSIBLE FUTURE WORK IN THE AREA OF INSOLVENCY LAW : ADDENDUM : POST-COMMENCEMENT FINANCING IN INTERNATIONAL REORGANIZATIONS

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