In spite of everything, a culture of peace is emerging in all fields of human endeavour
monthly, year 25th, number 338 – 22nd December 2025
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United Nations – General Assembly - Eightieth session - Agenda item 95 - Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 1 December 2025: Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East
December 3, 2025 – The General Assembly (…)
1. Urges all parties directly concerned to seriously consider taking the practical and urgent steps required for the implementation of the proposal to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, and, as a means of promoting this objective, invites the countries concerned to adhere to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;
2. Calls upon all countries of the region that have not yet done so, pending the establishment of the zone, to agree to place all their nuclear activities under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards (…)
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/80/17
News related with SDGs number 16-Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
United Nations – General Assembly - Eightieth session - Agenda item 5 - Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 3 December 2025: Return of Ukrainian children
Dec 3, 2025 – The General Assembly (…)
1. Demands that the Russian Federation ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported;
2. Urges the Russian Federation to cease, without delay, any further practice of forcible transfer, deportation, separation from families and legal guardians, change of personal status, including through citizenship, adoption or placement in foster families, and indoctrination of Ukrainian children; (…)
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/ES-11/9
News related with SDGs number 16-Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
United Nations – General Assembly - Eightieth session - Agenda item 11 - Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 November 2025: Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal
November 20, 2025 – The General Assembly (…)
1. Urges Member States to observe the Olympic Truce individually and collectively, within the framework of the Charter of the United Nations, throughout the period from the seventh day before the start of the XXV Olympic Winter Games until the seventh day following the end of the XIV Paralympic Winter Games, to be held in Milano-Cortina in 2026, in particular, to ensure the safe passage, access and participation of athletes, officials and all other accredited persons taking part in the Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games, and to contribute through other appropriate measures to the safe organization of the Games;
2. Underlines the importance of cooperation among Member States to collectively implement the values of the Olympic Truce around the world, and emphasizes the important role of the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the United Nations in this regard; (…)
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/80/8
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United Nations – General Assembly - Eightieth session - Agenda item 89 - Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 14 November 2025: Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency
November 18, 2025 – The General Assembly (…)
3. Reaffirms its strong support for the indispensable role of the Agency in encouraging and assisting the development and practical application of atomic energy for peaceful uses, in technology transfer to developing countries and in nuclear safety, verification and security;
4. Appeals to Member States to continue to support the activities of the Agency; (…)
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/80/7
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United Nations – General Assembly - Eightieth session - Agenda item 74 - Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 11 November 2025: Report of the International Criminal Court
November 11, 2025 – The General Assembly (…)
4. Notes the recent ratifications and acceptances of the amendments adopted at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, held in Kampala from 31 May to 11 June 2010; (…)
7. Emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and judicial assistance in conducting effective investigations and prosecutions, and welcomes States Parties to relevant international instruments that consider such international cooperation and judicial assistance through bilateral and multilateral international agreements; (…)
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/80/6
News related with SDGs number 17-Partnerships for the Goals
World Economic Forum - 15 top leaders, Harvard professors and CEOs share the books that changed them: 2025 Books Roundup
December 12, 2025 - What do startup founders, CEOs of multinationals and Harvard professors have in common? They can all name a book that has changed them. In this annual roundup episode, look for your new read (or a gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list) from the recommendations of the world's top thinkers and change makers. Our annual books roundup collects books that have transformed how some of the top global leaders manage teams, get inspired, shift mindsets and make progress. This year's recommendations include fresh takes on classic business books, histories, time-honored works of literature, and new favorites that can change how you build and lead.
News related with SDGs number 4-Quality Education
AI can make mistakes: why media literacy matters more than ever
October 24, 2025. Artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and false content, as generative models can invent quotes, data, and sources in convincing ways. These “hallucinations” are not anomalies but part of how the systems function, posing serious risks to public opinion, journalism, and democracy. This is why UNESCO launched the “AI Can Make Mistakes” campaign, calling for stronger critical thinking and media literacy. A joint effort is needed: more aware citizens, more responsible platforms, and more transparent developers. True protection lies in human ability to evaluate, verify, and avoid passively accepting what AI produces.
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/ai-can-make-mistakes-why-media-literacy-matters-more-ever
News related with SDGs number 4-Quality Education
New Mexico’s Path to Universal, No-CostChildcare
Excerpted from When a State Leads Boldly by Stephanie Brueck-Cassoli, courtesy Ascend at the Aspen Institute.
October 14, 2025 – The Challenge: Making High-Quality Childcare Accessible
This fall, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico would become the first state to provide no-cost universal childcare. And yes, truly universal and no-cost for all New Mexicans, along with a recommended wage floor of $18/hour for childcare providers. The early childhood education sector nationwide still faces real challenges; the cost of childcare has risen to prohibitive levels for families and wages are not rising to match the demand on the sector. But when no-cost universal childcare officially starts on November 1, 2025, it will bring hope and momentum for children and families in New Mexico and across the country.How did New Mexico get to this milestone and what does this mean for families in New Mexico? (…)
Click here to read the full article at the Ascend at the Aspen Institute website.
https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/news/new-mexicos-path-to-universal-no-cost-childcare/
News related with SDGs number 4-Quality Education
World Economic Forum – Forum Stories - Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy
December 2, 2025 - Despite recent headlines suggesting the climate transition is stalling, overall growth in green investments has not wavered. Worth over $5 trillion per year – the green economy is the world’s most dynamic growth sector after technology. Green revenues are growing twice as fast as conventional revenues on average and companies operating in these markets typically gain access to cheaper capital and often enjoy premium valuations on capital markets. Last year’s annual report for CEO Climate Leaders addressed the steep cost of climate inaction. This year’s report reminds readers that the green economy is one of the biggest growth opportunities on the planet. Nonetheless, succeeding in the green economy is not always easy. Winning companies accelerate growth by rigorously pushing for technology maturity and bringing down costs of nascent technologies, shaping and navigating regulation, and accessing smart capital. (…)
News related with SDGs number 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
World Economic Forum – The social economy
November 21, 2025 - A new Forum report quantifies the massive impact of purpose-driven business on the continent. The State of Social Enterprise in Africa reveals a vibrant sector driving inclusive growth:
• Scale: There are an estimated 2.18 million social enterprises in Africa, generating $96 billion in annual revenue.
• Jobs: The sector has created over 12 million jobs, surpassing many traditional industries.
• Economic inclusion: It is a driver of equity – 55% of these enterprises are led by women (compared to 20% of conventional businesses) and one-third are led by young people. (…)
News related with SDGs number 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
World Economic Forum – Economic Growth – How emerging economies can survive and thrive in an era of geopolitical competition
November 20, 2025 - (…) emerging economies. They can respond by controlling vital resources and fostering regional integration to build greater resilience. Well-managed emerging economies could be a vital buffer against the economic shocks and imbalances caused by the current geopolitical jockeying. (...) Traditional competition policy-making – designed to ensure market efficiency, level the playing field and improve consumer welfare – has given way to state-directed measures serving the objectives of national security and economic dominance. This transition comes with a $3 trillion price tag across major economies. The United States, European Union and China have collectively injected trillions of dollars since 2020 via the Inflation Reduction Act ($800 billion-$1.97 trillion), CHIPS and Science Act ($280 billion), EU Green Deal Industrial Plan (€320 billion) and China's strategic sector subsidies ($375 billion in 2023 alone). (…)
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/11/emerging-economies-industrial-policy-competition/
News related with SDGs number 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
World Economic Forum – Report: The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa
November 17, 2025 - The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa provides a comprehensive synthesis of the social enterprise landscape, drawing on new survey data and existing literature from across the continent. Developed by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, Africa Forward, the African Union Commission, the Motsepe Foundation and SAP, it aims to inform governments, investors, companies and development partners about the vital role social enterprises in Africa – more than half of which are led by women and more than a third are youth-led – play in unlocking inclusive growth, creating jobs and advancing sustainable development. By providing a policy-ready evidence base, the report offers actionable insights for governments, investors, corporations and development partners seeking to accelerate Africa’s inclusive growth and sustainable development.
News related with SDGs number 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
World Economic Forum – Report: Making the Green Transition Work for People and the Economy
November 14, 2025 – (…) Written by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, Making the Green Transition Work for People and the Economy explores how to align climate action with positive socioeconomic outcomes. It presents a framework for integrating socioeconomic factors into corporate transition plans and identifies six archetypes of national transition pathways, reflecting diverse challenges and opportunities across economies. Drawing on case studies from SSE, Maersk and Vale, the report shows how companies can embed equity and resilience into their transition strategies – helping ensure that the green transition drives shared prosperity, not divided progress.
News related with SDGs number 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
The man who uses perfume to unlock opportunities in prisons
November 18, 2025. In prisons in northern England, the “Perfume Stories” project uses fragrances to stimulate positive memories, creativity, and confidence, offering inmates a moment of inner freedom. Through evocative scents, participants rediscover the best parts of themselves and uncover new expressive and educational possibilities. The workshops encourage dialogue, self-esteem, and interest in further learning paths. This multisensory approach becomes a bridge toward personal growth. Even in a confined place, perfume opens spaces of hope and imagination for the future.
https://www.positive.news/society/the-man-who-uses-perfume-to-unlock-opportunities-in-prisons/
News related with SDGs number 3-Good Health and Well-Being
World Diabetes Day
November 14, 2025 – This World Diabetes Day, we recognize the importance of access to medical care in Gaza and the West Bank.Amid the devastation of the conflict in Gaza, many residents face a compounded risk, struggling with not only the impacts of the war, but also with untreated chronic illness. Diabetes is extremely prevalent in the West Bank and Gaza, affecting more than 15 percent of Palestine’s population compared to a worldwide average of six percent. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, as of 2024, more than 71,000 people live with diabetes in Gaza. Due to blockades and restrictions on aid and supplies, Gaza suffers from a critical shortage of life-saving medicines, including insulin. The devastation affecting Gaza’s health infrastructure has put thousands of people in Gaza at risk of uncontrolled diabetes, which can lead to potentially fatal health complications like kidney failure, stroke and heart disease. Delivering medical aid to help ensure that even the most vulnerable receive proper healthcare remains one of Anera’s core missions. With the support of our medical donation partners, we distribute vital medical treatments and treat patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes at our and partner clinics. (…)
https://www.anera.org/blog/world-diabetes-day/
News related with SDGs number 3-Good Health and Well-Being
25 Years Polio-Free: Western Pacific Countries renew commitment to Polio Eradication
November 14, 2025 – Leaders from across the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region gathered this week in Tokyo to celebrate a major milestone − 25 years since the Region was certified polio-free. The anniversary coincided with the 31st meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific (RCC) − the independent body that verifies the Region’s continued freedom from poliovirus transmission. Hosted by the Government of Japan and supported by the Japan Institute for Health Security, the meeting brought together the chairs of national certification committees for poliomyelitis eradication, global experts and partners including the United Nations Children’s Fund, Rotary International, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Gates Foundation. Together, they reaffirmed that maintaining a polio-free region requires constant vigilance, sustained financing and unwavering political commitment. (…)
News related with SDGs number 3-Good Health and Well-Being
Rotary donors surpass ambitious fundraising goals
Contributions will support projects around the globe, including a robust recommitment to the fight to end polio
(by Etelka Lehoczky)
November 13, 2025 – Donors to The Rotary Foundation celebrated some big achievements in fundraising in the past year, showing their support for the wide array of programs the organization sponsors all over the world. A multiyear campaign to increase the Endowment to US$2.025 billion by 2025 exceeded its goal by US$25 million. In 2024-25 alone, members and others contributed more than half a billion dollars to the Foundation. (…) The Foundation raised more than US$569 million in 2024-25 alone, exceeding its annual goal by almost US$70 million. More than 478,000 individuals donated, along with over 31,000 Rotary clubs and nearly 1,900 Rotaract clubs. Thanks to its donors, the Foundation was able to award 1,424 global grants, 468 district grants, and 74 disaster response grants in the past year. A US$2 million Programs of Scale grant will help build peace and economic independence in Colombia. Rotary International also extended its long-standing partnership with the Gates Foundation, announcing a joint commitment of up to US$450 million over three years to support global polio eradication efforts. (…)
https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-donors-surpass-ambitious-fundraising-goals
News related with SDGs number 3-Good Health and Well-Being
World Mental Health Day: ADRA Mongolia Builds Youth Resilience Before Crisis
October 10, 2025 – Every year on World Mental Health Day, the global community shines a light on the urgent need for accessible mental health care—especially in crises and emergencies, when stress, uncertainty, and loss take their greatest toll. While not all young people live through conflict or disaster, many face invisible crises of their own—loneliness, pressure, and anxiety that can quietly erode their well-being. In Mongolia, ADRA’s NextGen CELEBRATIONS! project is helping adolescents build resilience and emotional strength long before emergencies arise, empowering them with tools that protect both body and mind. Worldwide, 1 in 7 children and adolescents aged 10–19 experience a mental health condition. Yet many never receive the care they need due to barriers such as limited services, high costs, or stigma. Anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders are among the most common challenges, and globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–20-year-olds. Half of all mental health conditions begin before the age of 18, according to the World Health Organization. These statistics underscore the urgency of early prevention and access to care—two goals at the heart of ADRA’s NextGen CELEBRATIONS! Mongolia project, a dynamic three-year initiative that serves as a pilot of ADRA International’s global non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention approach. Non-communicable diseases include long-lasting conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers, and mental health disorders. (…)
https://adra.org/world-mental-health-day-adra-mongolia-builds-youth-resilience-before-crisis
News related with SDGs number 3-Good Health and Well-Being
Ethio Telecom Expands Its EV Charging Network with the Launch of a Third Super-Fast Smart Station in Addis Ababa
(by Emeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai)
December 1, 2025 - The station can accommodate up to 16 vehicles at a time, ensuring efficient service for drivers. This brings the total combined capacity now to 48 vehicles at a time across Ethio Telecom’s Fast Charging Hubs. Last year, Ethiopia made the bold step to become the first country in the world to totally restrict the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. (…)
News related with SDGs number 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Manufacturing the world's tiniest light-emitting diodes
(by Daniel Meierhans)
November 25, 2025 - Miniaturisation ranks as the driving force behind the semiconductor industry. The tremendous gains in computer performance since the 1950s are largely due to the fact that ever smaller structures can be manufactured on silicon chips. Chemical engineers at ETH Zurich have now succeeded in reducing the size of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) - which are currently primarily in use in premium mobile phones and TV screens - by several orders of magnitude. Their study was recently published in the journal Nature Photonics. (…)
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Manufacturing_the_worlds_tiniest_light_emitting_diodes_999.html
News related with SDGs number 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Optical technique enables generation of hypersound waves in perovskite crystals
(by Robert Schreiber)
November 25, 2025 - Researchers from TU Dortmund University, University of Wurzburg, and Le Mans Universite have demonstrated the optical generation of shear hypersound pulses with large amplitudes in metal halide perovskites, published in Science Advances. While these materials have previously drawn interest for their role in photovoltaics, the new results indicate suitability for optically driven devices that generate and detect sound waves at sub-terahertz frequencies. Potential applications extend across electronic, photonic, magnetic, and biomedical devices. (…)
News related with SDGs number 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
High-power optical vortex beams targeted for future light-matter research across Europe
(by Robert Schreiber)
November 25, 2025 - Tampere University has launched a pan-European doctoral network dedicated to the development of high-power optical vortex beams, securing 4.4 million euros in funding from the European Union's Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions program (…) Optical vortex beams, which transport orbital angular momentum, hold potential for material processing, particle acceleration, communications, and emerging photonic technology. (…)
News related with SDGs number 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Designer Mejia-Estrella creates wood and walnut synth
(by Rebecca Gendron)
November 25, 2025 - In North Carolina, designer Gabriel Mejia-Estrella has created a working synthesizer made from cardboard and walnut. A recent graduate in Music Technology from University of North Carolina Asheville, Mejia-Estrella was inspired to create the unique synth because unlike elegant and often aesthetically pleasing instruments like guitars or pianos, traditional synths are largely unattractive, more akin to mass-produced appliances than something that makes music. Mejia-Estrella’s design features 34 keys with a fiberglass-reinforced cardboard body, steam-bent walnut frame, and individual keys handmade from oak and walnut. (…)
News related with SDGs number 12-Responsible Consumption and Production
Slow Christmas: four ways to reject the rush and reclaim the calm
November 2025. The last-minute gift rush generates stress, waste, and unsatisfying purchases. Slower, more mindful strategies can make the Christmas season more serene: creating postcards during walks in nature, replacing shopping malls with art galleries to reduce stress, bringing positive conversations to holiday gatherings, and managing screen time with balance. A more reflective approach allows the holidays to be experienced with greater well-being, meaning, and genuine connection.
https://www.positive.news/society/slow-christmas-four-ways-to-reject-the-rush-and-reclaim-the-calm/
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The parachute: looking at reality without shortcuts
October 27, 2025. Consciously cultivated attention makes it possible to experience time with continuity and authenticity, strengthening one’s inner identity. Embracing complexity and friction fosters growth, clarity, and the ability to judge. Presence integrates emotion and thought, shaping freer and deeper choices. Recovering one’s gaze on reality restores value to everyday actions and makes manipulation more difficult. In this renewed space, life regains meaning, depth, and the possibility of transformation.
https://www.quozientehumano.it/il-paracadute-guardare-il-reale-senza-scorciatoie/
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Why rebuild?
October 3, 2025. Heritage conservation stems from the need to protect buildings seen as essential to cultural identity, often threatened by industrialization and abandonment. Reconstruction after wars or disasters is an act of trust in the future, yet the result is always a new building that develops its own history. The extent of damage, the time elapsed, and the techniques available deeply influence the meaning and value of each reconstruction. Moreover, every intervention fits into a complex urban, social, and political context, making differences from the original monument inevitable. Reconstructions should be understood as symbolic reparations, reminding us of the importance of preventing future destruction.
https://courier.unesco.org/en/articles/why-rebuild
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Italy completes first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering in Genoa
(by Jim Kendrick)
December 11, 2025 - In Italy, LNG Industry reports Axpo and ferry operator GNV have completed the country’s first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Genoa. The GNV Virgo is the first Italian long-distance ro-pax ferry powered by LNG to enter regular service. Fueled with bio-LNG derived from organic waste, the vessel will operate in line with EU decarbonization targets when green fuel is available, offering significantly lower lifecycle emissions than conventional marine fuels. (…)
News related with SDGs number 14- Life below Water
City in Massachusetts Enters Next Phase of Groundbreaking Geothermal Energy Network ProjectAll
(by Beth Anton)
December 8, 2025 - HEET, in collaboration with Eversource and the City of Framingham, is entering the construction phase of a groundbreaking geothermal network that is designed to expand utility geothermal heating and cooling service for homes and businesses in Framingham. (…) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office awarded HEET $8.6 million for the continuation of an initial design phase award. The project expands, or grows, the existing networked geothermal system in Framingham for the first time. The resulting geothermal network design features heating and cooling capacity similar to the operating geothermal infrastructure in Framingham. (…)
News related with SDGs number 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
World Fuel Services bunkers waste-based marine fuel to cruise line in Greece
(by Meghan Sapp)
November 28, 2025 - In Greece, World Fuel Services announced that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend in Piraeus. Coordinated by World Fuel, in collaboration with Greek supplier EKO, the delivery highlights how international cooperation is enabling the cruise sector to reduce emissions today. (…)
News related with SDGs number 14- Life below Water
Lean on green: German consortium creates 64% renewable hiking pole
(by Rebecca Gendron)
November 25, 2025 - In Germany, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf and LEKI Lenhart GmbH have created a hiking pole made from hemp and other raw materials. They hope the concept will demonstrate sustainable materials’ suitability for demanding outdoor recreation markets. Using pultrusion, the hiking pole’s shaft was made from regionally harvested hemp fibers. The wrapping process delivers a stable, rope-like structure, and was developed in collaboration with Bio-Composites and More GmbH. The pole was then coated in epoxidized linseed oil. The wrist strap is made of natural fiber and was affixed to the pole with a biobased plastic. All told, over 64% of the hiking pole is made from plant-based materials. (…)
News related with SDGs number 12-Responsible Consumption and Production
Air Liquide’s Technology Converts Ammonia into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale
November 19, 2025 - Air Liquide has announced the successful start-up of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30 tons per day ammonia to hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. (…)
News related with SDGs number 7-Affordable and Clean Energy
Central Arctic Fishing Ban is a model for sustainable ocean management
(by Carolyn Fortuna)
November 19, 2025 - The Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement is one such example of international cooperation in marine management. (…) The Central Arctic Ocean (CAO) comprises 1.1 million square miles of international waters around the North Pole. It is an area that, for most of human history, was completely covered with a thick layer of multiyear sea ice. (…) The Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement is an Arctic coastal commercial fishing ban put in place until better scientific knowledge about the effect of commercial fishing and other industrial maritime activities become available. This creates an environment that allows more fish species to migrate to sub-Arctic waters and would increase the financial prospect of fishing in the CAO (…).
News related with SDGs number 14- Life below Water
Historic $5 billion TFFF launch is the gamechanger nature and climate need
The bold investments announced today lay the foundation for a long-term, scalable solution.
November 6, 2025 - Belém, Brazil– WWF congratulates Brazil and partners including Norway, Indonesia, France and the 34 endorsing tropical forest countries for their visionary leadership in launching the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). The bold investments announced today have brought the Facility’s initial capitalization to over $5 billion. “This is a landmark moment for nature and climate finance,” said Kirsten Schuijt, Director General, WWF International. “We applaud Brazil’s leadership and the commitment of all countries that have stepped up to protect the world’s tropical forests and the communities that depend on them through this transformative fund. The TFFF is a gamechanger: it rewards countries for keeping their forests standing. It channels funding directly to Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the true stewards of our forests. And it’s designed for scale, sustainability, and impact, combining public, private, and philanthropic finance to protect over 1 billion hectares of tropical forests in over 70 countries.”
WWF welcomes the endorsement by tropical forest countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Indonesia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Colombia and Suriname. Together with Brazil, these countries make up a majority of the world’s tropical forests. (…)
News related with SDGs number 15-Life on Land
The Davos Baukultur Alliance is strengthening living places through the advancement of a holistic approach to planning, construction and management of buildings, infrastructures, public spaces, and landscapes.
October 28, 2025 - The world is urbanizing at an unprecedented speed. It is estimated that a surface area equivalent to the city of São Paulo or Milan will be built every week, or an area the size of Singapore or New York every month until 2050 (…) The Alliance unites a diverse array of international stakeholders from government, business, and civil society organisations around a shared set of principles to improve the quality and culture of our living environments through advancing collective action across key cultural, social, economic, environmental, and technical issues. (…)
https://www.davosalliance.org/home
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* http://decade-culture-of-peace.org/2010_civil_society_report.pdf - In section A - International Organizations, page 12, the Report says: ”Diffusion and exchange of culture of peace information via the Internet has become the major instrument for several international organizations, notably the Culture of Peace News Network, the Good News Agency and the Education for Peace Globalnet.”