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Topic: Sustainable Development Goals

Finland aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2035
October 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Finland aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2035

Finland has communicated its long-term low greenhouse gas (GHG) emission development strategy (LEDS) to the UNFCCC. Finland’s LEDS charts scenarios and impact assessments to achieve its 2035 carbon neutrality target, and reviews longer-term emissions reduction and removal opportunities by 2050.

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Mexico issues world-first Sustainable Development Goals bond valued at $890 million
September 20, 2020November 17, 2020

Mexico issues world-first Sustainable Development Goals bond valued at $890 million

The inaugural SDG Bond is centered around goals 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9. Eligible SDG expenditures include training and subsidies for small and medium farmers, educational scholarships, and hospitals and medical equipment.

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New SDGs Today platform offers open access to real-time SDG data
July 23, 2020November 17, 2020

New SDGs Today platform offers open access to real-time SDG data

The portal provides a snapshot of the state of sustainable development around the world, enable users to obtain GIS training and resources, and teaches people around the world to use the data to drive action on the 2030 SDGs agenda.

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Pakistan achieves UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action a decade ahead of schedule
July 21, 2020November 17, 2020

Pakistan achieves UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action a decade ahead of schedule

Some initiatives taken by the government which enabled the country to achieve this milestone include 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme, Clean Green Pakistan Initiative, Clean Green Pakistan Index, and Protected Areas Initiative.

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Pittsburgh becomes second U.S. city to adopt UN Sustainable Development Goals
November 1, 2019November 17, 2020

Pittsburgh becomes second U.S. city to adopt UN Sustainable Development Goals

“The UN SDGs provide a framework for holding Pittsburgh accountable to a common set of goals that will make it a better and more resilient city for all,” said Mayor Peduto.

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Social Progress Index indicates humanity’s well-being has improved five years in a row
September 26, 2019November 17, 2020

Social Progress Index indicates humanity’s well-being has improved five years in a row

Since 2014, Social Progress Imperative publishes an annual index of over 150 countries, scoring them across 51 indicators. Each year has shown improvement on the global average.

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Landmark study finds tackling inequality is key to realizing UN Sustainable Development Goals
March 12, 2019November 17, 2020

Landmark study finds tackling inequality is key to realizing UN Sustainable Development Goals

A landmark study of the relationship between each of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has found that tackling inequality in rich countries could unlock the prize of a better and more sustainable future for all.

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The average country score on the global Social Progress Index rises for fourth year in a row, indicating heightened global prosperity
September 21, 2018November 17, 2020

The average country score on the global Social Progress Index rises for fourth year in a row, indicating heightened global prosperity

The Social Progress Index measures 51 social and environmental indicators to create a clearer picture of what life is really like for everyday people.

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Ghana launches Sustainable Development Goals, budget baseline report
August 16, 2018November 17, 2020

Ghana launches Sustainable Development Goals, budget baseline report

Ghana is the second country after Mexico to produce this report, the primary objective of which is to ensure a more effective tracking of Ghana’s performance on the SDGs.

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Belarus to host first parliamentary hearings on SDGs
December 15, 2017November 17, 2020

Belarus to host first parliamentary hearings on SDGs

The open parliamentary hearings on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals will be held for the first time at the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly on 19 December.

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