2012 - 4th Annual Event on the Women's Empowerment Principles
Two years after the launch of the Women's Empowerment Principles, representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society and the UN will meet in NYC to take stock of how the Principles have been working to advance efforts to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community and to identify areas for improvement. With a view to RIO+20 (United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development) in 2012, this year's event on 6 Mar 2012 will also explore the role of women's empowerment in corporate sustainability as the business contribution to sustainable development.
2012 - Rio+20 Dialogue
This is a one day event which will take place on 18 June in Rio de Janeiro in partnership with the United Nations and the World Wildlife Fund(WWF). It will bring together heads of government, CEOs, NGOs and international organizations to present '10 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future' followed by a dialogue on what needs to be done to deliver these 'Big Ideas'.
2012 - Rio+20
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) will take place in Brazil ofrom 20-26 June 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg. It is envisaged as a Conference at the highest possible level, including Heads of State and Government or other representatives. The Conference will result in a focused political document.
2012 - International Year of Cooperatives
The International Summit of Co-operatives, including Imagine 2012, the International Conference on Co-operative Economics will take place between 8-11 October in Quebec City, Canada. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting the contribution of cooperatives to socio-economic development, particularly their impact on poverty reduction, employment generation and social integration. With the theme of "Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World", the Year seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of cooperatives all over the world. It also encourages individuals, communities and governments to recognize the agency of cooperatives in helping to achieve internationally agreed upon development goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
2012 - United Nations Climate Summit (COP18)
COP 18/CMP 8 (the 18th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, plus the 8th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol), will take place in Qatar from 26 November to 7 December 2012. The Republic of Korea will host a ministerial meeting to prepare for COP 18/CMP 8. Such ministerial meetings are a tradition in the UNFCCC negotiations and are instrumental in clarifying, at a high-level, central issues in the weeks before a COP. The announcement was made at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban (28 November to 9 December 2011), following agreement amongst the Asian Group of countries.
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HIV&Me
HIV&Me is a schools and community-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention program to assist young people to make responsible and informed choices about their health and sexual behaviour.
UKUNA
An adult education, skills development and job creation program to empower communities, safeguard health, and create income generating opportunities
The Billion Tree Campaign - Growing Green
Tree planting remains one of the most cost-effective ways to address climate change. Trees and forests play a vital role in regulating the climate since they absorb carbon dioxide.
Telecentros Brasil
An initiative where people can access computers, the internet, and other digital technologies, enabling them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others.
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2011 - United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17)
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Durban, South Africa from 28 Nov to 9 Dec 2011.
2011 - World AIDS Day - 1 December
Started on 1st December 1988, World AIDS Day is important for reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done. According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.3 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. During 2009 some 2.6 million people became newly infected with the virus and an estimated 1.8 million people died from AIDS.
2011 - COP17 Durban Dialogue
While UNFCCC negotiations for a new global climate treaty continue, the Business for the Environment (B4E) COP17 Dialogue will bring together CEOs and senior executives with leaders from government, NGOs and international organisations to share best environment practices, discuss green investments, and promote clean technologies and sustainable growth strategies. It took place in Durban on 2 December 2011.
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Monday on Earth
An internet based media campaign which aims to educate a global audience on the challenges facing our planet; using creative, meaningful and evocative messages.
Responsible Business Series Three
Each episode illustrates how organizations are helping to mitigate the climate crisis by way of initiating innovative and sustainable solutions through new partnerships and technologies.
Responsible Business
Series One
This series features how corporations can successfully partner with government, NGOs and civil society.
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Telecommunications in Action
Telecommunications in Action highlights the role of telecommunication applications in agriculture, business, education, environment, governance health and rural and urban development.
Tanti Popoli, Una Terra
Tanti Popoli, Una Terra is an educational resource programme aimed at 11 to 14 year old Italian students.
Sustainable Business
Sustainable Business reviews existing methods of pollution control, resource and energy conservation, and cleaner production techniques.
A Vision of Hope
A Vision of Hope examines the many facets of the United Nations' operations, focusing on the vital role played by the organization in everyday life.
Human Rights – the New Consensus
Human Rights - the new consensus contains a wide range of contemporary material on human rights, democracy, development and peace.
Earth Summit
Earth Summit draws together the main concerns of the event and incorporates guidelines on basis for action, objectives, activities and financing and cost evaluation.

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