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Issue #251 | 25 April 2016
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Measuring Baselines
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The stories in this issue of Linkages Update can be measured against a variety of baselines. More. |
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Lynn Wagner, Ph.D., Group Director, SDG Knowledge, IISD |
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Four Problems and an Implementation Pathway: Human Rights in the 2030 Agenda
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This policy update outlines four concerns or “problems” in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from the perspective of human rights defenders, and compares follow-up and review arrangements in the UN human rights system with those that are currently taking shape on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More. |
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Delia Paul, Thematic Expert for Poverty Reduction, Rights and Governance (Malaysia/Australia) |
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Paris Agreement on Climate Change Opens for Signature
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22 April 2016: An estimated 175 world leaders marked Earth Day by adding their signature to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on the first day that it was opened for signature. More. Photo: Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor and UN Envoy on Climate Change, addressing the plenary |
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High-level Event Highlights Imperative of SDG Implementation
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21 April 2016: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) held a High-level Thematic Debate on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with high-level officials from approximately 136 UN Member States making statements on taking action at the country level, and interactive dialogues addressing ‘financing poverty eradication and sustainable development' and ‘technology and data for SDGs.' More. Photo: View of the opening ceremony of the High-level Thematic Debate on Achieving the SDGs at the chamber of the UN General Assembly |
IPCC Plans Special Reports on a 1.5°C Limit, Land Use and Oceans During AR6 Cycle
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13 April 2016: During the 43rd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-43), the Panel considered its role in supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement as the IPCC embarks on its sixth assessment cycle. In planning for the cycle, the IPCC decided to undertake three special reports (SRs), flag cities as an SR for the seventh assessment report (AR7) cycle, refine the IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories through a methodology report and integrate regional aspects more thoroughly into AR6. It was also announced that Abdalah Mokssit (Morroco) will be the next IPCC Secretary. More. |
First PrepCom on BBNJ Makes Progress on Instrument under UNCLOS
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11 April 2016: The first session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom 1) on the elements of a draft text of an international legally binding instrument under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreed on a number of procedural and substantial issues. The meeting marked the beginning of discussions on a formal process that is expected to lead to the adoption of a new UNCLOS implementing agreement on deep-sea biodiversity. More. |
OEWG 37 Discusses Challenges for HFC Amendment
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8April 2016: The 37th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG 37) of the parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer discussed challenges involved with adopting a Protocol amendment regarding hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The Group reached agreement on compromise draft text for a formal exemption for high-ambient temperature (HAT) countries, and a linked deferral procedure, but suspended the session without completion of other matters, including on financing. More. |
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 | Trade, Finance & Investment |
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 | Water, Oceans and Wetlands |
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 | Biodiversity and Wildlife |
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 | Forests, Desertification and Land Issues |
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 | Key meetings in the next two weeks |
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IISD Reporting Services is covering the Habitat III Open-Ended Informal Consultative Meetings, from 25 to 29 April 2016, from UN Headquarters in New York  | Linkages Update delivers the latest news and information on international environment and sustainable development issues to your e-mail inbox twice every month. More information.
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