'Sustainable, inclusive societies,' priority for new President of UN economic and social body
Jul 28, 2017, at 11:03 am
New York, July 28(Just Earth News): A week after the High-Level Political Forum (HPLF) assessed the progress on implementing the 2030 Agenda, the newly elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOSC) has stressed her priority to push forward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
International Criminal Court aims to make Libya a priority for next year, says Prosecutor
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:52 pm
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): The International Criminal Court (ICC) will make the situation in Libya a priority in 2017, its prosecutor said on Wednesday, citing the widespread violence, lawlessness and impunity in the country and the tragic consequences of the conflict borne by civilians.
‘Make human rights the priority in all conservation efforts’ – UN experts urge governments
Aug 30, 2016, at 03:52 am
New York, Aug 29 (Just Earth News): Ahead of the world’s largest forum for the adoption of conservation policies on protected areas, two United Nations experts on environment and indigenous peoples on Monday highlighted that effective and sustainable conservation requires respect for human rights.