(Geneva, November 18, 2016) – Marking a rising interest in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, over 2,500 participants gathered at the fourth annual Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland on 14-16 November. Hosted by the UN Working Group on Business and Huma...
Read More(New York, 4 November 2016) – Today the Paris Agreement enters into force marking a watershed moment that solidifies international cooperation for climate action and sends a powerful market signal to business that rapid transformation is needed to climate-proof the global economy. The landmark...
Read More(Dubai, 27 October 2016) – This week the United Nations Global Compact convened over 600 leaders from business, civil society, the UN and Government in Dubai to drive business awareness and action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region. Hosted by Global Compact Netwo...
Read MorePosted by Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact on 27 October 2016 This week in Dubai, local business enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda was well on display. We came here with our Making Global Goals Local Business campaign and were delighted by the response. Together with the UAE N...
Read MorePosted by Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact on the Huffington Post Blog on 26 September 2016 After just one year, many global businesses are well aware of the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Global Compact has now launched four ground-breaking engagement platforms for tur...
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