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UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment Special Sessions at UNEA-6
The United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment (UN-SPBF) convened a day-long Special Session at UNEA-6. Building on recent UN-SPBF regional and thematic processes and outcomes of expert groups, and with a focus on “solution-driven thought-leadership,” the day was organized around moderated, interactive debates and deep-dive segments introducing perspectives and contributions from multiple sectors and stakeholders.
UN Plastics Treaty: Reuse - a Climate and Plastic Solution
Speakers during this side event discussed opportunities and challenges for promoting reuse systems, which can lead to a 90% reduction in packaging production and significant CO2 emissions reductions.
Beyond GDP through Inclusive Wealth | Tackling the planetary crisis better
Speakers discussed lessons learned from developing inclusive and comprehensive wealth measures and their relevance for policymaking with a focus on natural capital and its links to human and produced capitals.
Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF) at UNEA-6
Serving as the prep meeting for major groups and stakeholders attending the UN Environment Assembly, talks will be organized around the UNEA-6 theme of “Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.”
10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP SCP) Board and SCP Partners Meeting
The one-day meeting will serve as a platform for highlighting experiences in the implementation of sustainable consumption and production as well as circular economy approaches, tools, and/or initiatives developed by the 10YFP and its partners.
UNEA-6 and OECPR-6
Under the theme “Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution,” delegates adopted 15 resolutions, two decisions, and a Ministerial Declaration, covering topics including the highly hazardous pesticides, sustainable lifestyles, sand and dust storms, and environmental recovery in areas affected by armed conflict.
Public-Private Partnership Event for the Community Development and Knowledge Management Programme for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS Phase 4)
As the COMDEKS programme enters its fourth phase in supporting local communities to both develop and live in harmony with nature, it is sharing best practices illustrating the programme's success and its outlook on the future.
La 14e réunion de la Conférence des Parties de la Convention sur la conservation des espèces migratrices appartenant à la faune sauvage
Du lancement du premier rapport sur l'état des espèces migratrices dans le monde à une résolution sur l'exploitation minière en haute mer et des directives actualisées sur la pollution lumineuse, l'écotourisme et la participation des communautés à la conservation, la première Conférence des Parties en Asie centrale a examiné et relevé efficacement de nombreux défis liés à la conservation des espèces migratrices.
14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 14)
From the launch of the first State of the World’s Migratory Species report, to a resolution on deep-sea mining, and updated guidelines on light pollution, ecotourism, and community involvement in conservation, the first Conference of the Parties in Central Asia effectively tackled many challenges in the conservation of migratory species. (Sintesis en español) (Résumé en français)