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U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2021 to Recognize Standards for Sustainable Development U.N. Goals

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In an effort to recognize standardization's integral role and immense contribution to the United Nations' sustainable development progress, the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on October 28, 2021, will commemorate the theme: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In an effort to recognize standardization's integral role and immense contribution to the United Nations' sustainable development progress, the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on October 28, 2021, will commemorate the theme: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The U.N.'s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of all.
  • All United Nation member states adopted the goals in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which set a 15-year plan to achieve the goals.
  • The winners of the 2021 World Standards Day Paper Competition winners will also be announced by SES: The Society for Standards Professionals .

Bank of America Increases Environmental Business Initiative Target to $1 Trillion by 2030

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Bank of America today announced a goal of deploying and mobilizing $1 trillion by 2030 in its Environmental Business Initiative in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.

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  • Bank of America today announced a goal of deploying and mobilizing $1 trillion by 2030 in its Environmental Business Initiative in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.
  • This commitment will anchor a broader $1.5 trillion sustainable finance goal by both environmental transition and social inclusive development purposes, spanning business activities across the globe.
  • Bank of Americas broader $1.5 trillion sustainable finance target is consistent with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and will spur transformative change nationally and around the world.
  • Todays announcement increases Bank of Americas 2019 commitment of $300 billion to low-carbon, sustainable business initiatives , to $1 trillion by 2030 as part of its Environmental Business Initiative .

Dominica on Track to Reach United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals with Help from Citizenship by Investment Programme

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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At the core of the agenda are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that call all countries to take action for a more developed and equal world.

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  • At the core of the agenda are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that call all countries to take action for a more developed and equal world.
  • The country's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has been a crucial element in funding many of the projects that make reaching the targets possible.
  • It's [a] hand-in-glove arrangement with regards to our efforts to build in a resilient nation and sustainable development," he added.
  • Dominica has been offering its Citizenship by Investment Programme since 1993, making it one of the oldest citizenship programmes around.

EIB joins 11 leading multilateral development banks and IMF to launch the first joint report on financing the Sustainable Development Goals

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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The EIB joined a group of 11 multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today in launching a first-ever joint report on financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • The EIB joined a group of 11 multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today in launching a first-ever joint report on financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the relevance of the 17 SDGs as a road map for inclusive, sustainable, green, and resilient recovery.
  • In responding to the crisis, countries and their development partners have an opportunity to refocus on the SDGs, the joint report says.
  • The joint report highlights collective and individual MDBs efforts to support countries to achieve all 17 of the SDGs.
  • The report also emphasizes the critical importance of MDBs partnerships to deliver financing, knowledge and capacity building support for the SDGs.
  • This methodology is also meant to help the development of a principles-based, joint MDB approach to SDG reporting and underlies EIBs contribution to this first joint report.
  • They will continue to deepen their partnerships for the goals, including through knowledge sharing and common reporting on the SDGs.

Hustle For Humanity Announces Official United Nations Partnership to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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According to the United Nations, "Human rights are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as in the absence of human dignity we cannot hope to drive sustainable development.

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  • According to the United Nations, "Human rights are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as in the absence of human dignity we cannot hope to drive sustainable development.
  • Human Rights are driven by progress on all SDGs, and the SDGs are driven by advancements on human rights.
  • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all 193 United Nations Member States in 2015 and provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
  • Regarding the current challenges, the United Nations accentuates that "Human Rights must be at the center of the post COVID-19 world.

Saudi Arabia and International Telecommunication Union Announce MoU to Support AI for Sustainable Development Efforts

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on initiatives aimed at supporting and strengthening efforts to optimize the benefits of AI technologies and applications for sustainable development.

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  • Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on initiatives aimed at supporting and strengthening efforts to optimize the benefits of AI technologies and applications for sustainable development.
  • Under the partnership, Saudi Arabia will support ITU in developing projects, activities and initiatives that will, among other things, aim to facilitate greater multi-stakeholder participation, international cooperation, and knowledge sharing to accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • With the announcement of this MoU, Saudi Arabia intends to support ITU to design activities that will help strengthen global efforts to use AI technologies for the advancement of sustainable development and growth.
  • SDAIA has been established to drive AI programs in the Kingdom, and enable Saudi Arabia to become a global leader in AI.