The Future We Want
The Two Rio Plus 20s
The “official” outcome document negotiated by governments may be disappointing, but that is only part of the story. The other Rio Plus 20–the unofficial one–is where the much of the action is taking place
Infograph of the Day: Global Energy Efficiency
For the next three days we are rolling out infographics that explain each of the three goals of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative, why they are needed, and how we can achieve them. Today: doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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