Global Compact Launches Local Network in Montenegro

Budva, Montenegro

(Budva, 9 December 2010) – Today over 100 representatives of business, civil society, Government labour and the UN attended a ceremony marking the official launch of the Global Compact Local Network Montenegro. The Deputy Prime Minister Vujica Lazovic addressed the meeting, stressing the importan...

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Global Business Leaders Gather at World Climate Summit

Cancún, Mexico

(Cancún, 5 December 2010) – Over 800 representatives of business, finance, and Government gathered for the World Climate Summit, amid the backdrop of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16). The Summit, co-convened by the UN Global Compact, the United Nations Environment Programme Fi...

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Business Leaders Make Case for Building a Global Low-Carbon Economy

Cancun, Mexico

COP16 Event Demonstrates Importance of Collaboration Between Business, Government and Civil Society to Drive Breakthrough Climate Solutions (Cancun, 1 December 2010) – On the opening day of COP16, CEOs of leading global corporations and the head of WWF emphasized the urgency of building a low-...

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Global Compact Launches Local Network in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica

(San José, 1 December 2010) – Today, over 200 representatives from business, civil society, Government and the United Nations participated in the official launch of the Global Compact Local Network Costa Rica. (Pictured l – r): Mr. Manuel Grynspan, General Manager, Etiquetas Impresas Eti...

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Global Compact Board Deliberates Strategy, Integrity Measures

New York, United States of America

(New York, 19 November 2010) – Today, the Global Compact Board convened at UN Headquarters for its third meeting in 2010. Topics covered included the 2011 – 2013 Global Compact strategy, integrity measures and the Foundation for the Global Compact. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as the Boar...

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