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December 18: International Migrants Day
The International Migrants Day is observed by the United Nations since 1990 in order to protect the rights of the migrants. The day was adopted after the organization passed a resolution at the International Convention on the Protection of the rights of all migrant workers. According to the UN, one-seventh of the world population which ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda • International Migrants Day • Migration • SDG • UN Global Compact on Migration • United Nations
Poland out of EU’s Climate Neutrality 2050 plan
On December 13, 2019, Poland left 2050 Climate Neutrality Agreement of European Union as the Union demanded for more funds to support nuclear power and for economic transition. Highlights Poland, whose 80% of energy needs are relied on coal opted out of Climate Neutrality 2050 plan. The country requested to extend the plan execution deadline ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • 2030 Agenda • Climate change • Economy • Energy-related emissions • European Union (EU) • Pollution
First International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed on April 24
First official ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ was observed by United Nations (UN) on April 24, 2019. It was aimed at disseminating advantages of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace by educational and public awareness-raising activities. On this occasion, UN General Assembly convened one day high level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace • SDGs • UN Charter • UN General Assembly • United Nations
International Day of Forests 2019
International Day of Forests 2019 was observed on March 21st with the theme ‘Forests and Education’ to raise awareness on how sustainably managed forests provide a wide array of contributions. International Day of Forests 2019 promotes education to Learn to Love Forests. The theme ‘Forests and Education’ underscores the importance of education at all levels in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Topics: 2030 Agenda • Forests and Education • International Day of Forests • International Day of Forests 2019 • Sustainable Development • Unga • United Nations General Assembly
Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development
The Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development was inaugurated by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at Rome. The centre has been opened by the Italian government in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). About the Centre The important aspects of the Africa Centre for Climate ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Topics: 2030 Agenda • Africa • Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development • Fao • Food and Agricultural Organisation • G7 • Italy • Paris Agreement • Sustainable Development Goals • UNDP • United Nations Development Programme