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“As you study them, you realize that although they’re presented as individual goals, they actually represent a total and completely intertwined lattice of action that is relevant for every human being everywhere.' The SDGs comprise everything from zero poverty, zero hunger, good health, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, and affordable clean energy, to decent work and economic growth, innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, unpolluted oceans and land, and partnerships to achieve the Goals...
The genetic diversity of livestock can play a vital role in feeding the world in the face of hotter weather and the other effects of climate change, the UN agricultural agency warned today, calling for stronger global efforts to safeguard the existing gene pool. 'Genetic diversity is a prerequisite for adaptation in the face of future challenges,' General José Graziano da Silva said...
The first-ever UNISDR gathering of scientists to discuss disaster risk management kicked off today in Geneva, Switzerland, seeking to map out a scientific and technological approach while addressing the importance of partnerships the first major disaster risk reduction event of 2016, this conference aims at identifying needs and knowledge gaps...
With Pakistan suffering a multitude of natural disasters each year, including floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides and avalanches, a United Nations development agency is teaming up with State and provincial authorities to shore up the country's agriculture, among the sectors most affected...
El Niño amenaza la salud de 60 millones de personas en países en desarrollo, advirtió hoy la Organización Mundial de la Salud. La OMS asegura que el fenómeno climatológico está asociado con la propagación del cólera, la malaria, el sarampión y otras enfermedades en África, Sudamérica y el Pacífico...
People of African descent, often the poorest and most marginalized in society, are among those set to be most adversely affected by climate change, yet they barely figured in the recent Paris climate summit, a United Nations expert group warned today, calling for their full inclusion...
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon summed up the year in which the organization marked its 70th anniversary by highlighting landmark steps taken to advance sustainable development, climate action and stressed that investing in development early will avert crises down the road. The Sendai Framework, agreed in March, points the way toward resilience...
Following the adoption of the new Paris Agreement on climate change, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said government representatives made history today. 'The Paris Agreement is a monumental triumph for people and our planet,; said Mr. Ban in a tweet, immediately following its adoption. 'It sets the stage for progress in ending poverty, strengthening peace'...
Voluntary Commitments
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.