Earth Day 2024, threatened more by wars than plastic
Monday 22 April the day is dedicated to the fight against polluting plastic. But Earth in 2024 is threatened more by bombs and military madness
UN: green light for the resolution for the truce immediately in Gaza and between the US and Israel there is a breakdown
A turning point at the UN and a turning point in relations between the United States and Israel on the immediate ceasefire in Gaza requested by the United Nations. The developments remain to be seen
Water: March 22nd is World Water Day. Will Italy, amidst waste and high bills, make up for it with Pnrr funds?
World Water Day is an opportunity to reflect on the evils of management systems. Italy hopes for the Pnrr. Interview with Donato Berardi of the Ref Laboratory in Milan
School: a week of action against racism in all schools in Italy. Liliana Segre: “Whoever is indifferent is guilty”
From 18 to 24 March, anti-racism initiatives throughout Italy. The 21st is World UN Day. Initiative of the Educational Cooperation Movement
Gaza, Tajani: "Ready to send our soldiers for a UN peacekeeping mission"
The minister said he was available to send Italian soldiers, in a transition phase, for a possible UN peacekeeping mission
Italian art, environment, rights: the exhibition on the UN declaration closes in Geneva
Rights, freedom, environment are the main themes of the Italian exhibition at the UN in Geneva. It closes on December 15th
Cop 28 in Dubai: climate change is scary. Will a new Agenda arrive to stop the decline?
The World Climate Conference opens today in Dubai. Alarms for rising temperatures and the effects on the world economy. 198 countries present and 70 thousand delegates
Israel-Hamas: the school launches an appeal for peace
The Educational Cooperation Movement has launched an appeal to the UN Security Council to stop the violence and aggression against the Israeli and Palestinian civilian populations
War in the Middle East: clash at the UN between Guterres and Israel which calls for his resignation. Clashes in Jenin
Israel accuses Guterres of justifying Hamas' terrorism and announces that it will deny visas to UN officials. The death toll rises: 700 in Gaza on Tuesday
Climate: Rome hosts Youth4Climate, the discussion between young people and global institutions restarts
From 17 to 19 October, three days of debates in Rome between young people from 63 countries and international representatives. Projects prepared by working groups will be rewarded
Israel to Palestinians in Gaza: evacuated within 24 hours but the UN opposes. Hamas: “We have been preparing the attack for two years”
Tel Aviv orders Palestinians from the northern Gaza Strip to move to the south for security reasons but the UN is against it - Hamas says the assault on Israel has been in preparation for some time
Hamas surprisingly attacks Israel which responds: over 200 dead on both sides. Netanyahu: “We are at war”
"We are at war" proclaims the Israeli Prime Minister after the surprise attack with thousands of Hamas rockets which reached Tel Avis and Jerusalem - Hundreds of dead and thousands of wounded on both sides -…
Russia-Ukraine: very tough clash between Zelensky and Lavrov at the UN assembly with talk show insults
First indirect confrontation at the UN between the Ukrainian President and the Russian Foreign Minister - Zelensky: "Take away Russia's right of veto" - Lavrov: "Puppet of the USA"
Climate, summit of African countries in Nairobi. The delay in the promised aid and the December COP28 in Dubai
Three days of preparatory meetings towards COP 28 in Dubai in December. The African continent is asking for more investments from rich countries already promised in other Conferences.
Venice Exhibition and sustainability: reportage by photographer Stefano Guindani for Banca Generali
Banca Generali launches a signal in the battle for the environment. The internationally renowned photographer has traveled the world and is the bearer of a positive message.
Renzo Rosso: Otb and Otb Foundation awarded by the UN for the reception and job placement of Ukrainian refugees
Renzo Rosso's fashion polo and his non-profit organization have received two awards from the United Nations High Commissioner for their commitment to projects to integrate Ukrainian refugees into the world of work
Fight against plastic: off to Paris for the summit for a global treaty. Illegal business is growing
The summit is part of a UN international process to stop the abandonment of plastic. Microplastics increasingly threaten human health. Another summit with 60 ministers on Saturday
Sudan: from biological risk to the flight of citizens and NGOs, here is the latest news on the conflict
According to the UN, the paramilitary forces of the RSF have taken control of a laboratory in Khartoum that holds dangerous materials - Sudanese fleeing to neighboring countries - Save The Children too in difficulty
Earth Day celebrated in 193 countries: the UN asks for investments to save the planet but the world is deaf
Like every year on April 22, demonstrations are held all over the world to save the planet from environmental destruction. The UN appeal this year concerns investments to bridge the imbalances between rich and poor countries. Events in Rome, Turin…
Renewable energy: Italy slows down and Sicily suspends authorizations for photovoltaics
The latest Report of the World Energy Transitions denounces the delays in funding for renewable sources. And the President of the Sicily Region gives the halt to solar panels
Climate change: Banco BPM joins the Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Membership will accelerate the achievement of the common goal of net zero emissions by 2050, or earlier, in line with the more ambitious targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sustainability, Howden: an insurance-government table is needed on the UN 2030 Agenda
For CEO Casini, a permanent working table between the insurance industry, the government and the public administrations is necessary to work together on the objectives set by the UN 2030 Agenda. Brokers as sentinels of the industry and the local area
Alto Mare protected area: why the UN agreement is so important for fishing and the environment. How will it be applied?
After 15 years of negotiations, an agreement on the protection of the oceans has been reached at the UN. The era of savage exploitation is over. Sandro Carniel oceanographer of the CNR explains what he establishes and what can change now
Blue economy: Europe invests 800 million euros in sea defence. From 6 March exhibition in Naples
The World Oceans Conference charts new ways to protect waters and commercial traffic. UNESCO brings an interactive exhibition on the health of the seas to Naples
Zelensky calls for a UN assembly on February 24th. Biden: no to US fighters
The Ukrainian president invokes the UN Extraordinary Assembly for the first anniversary of the war. Biden says no to sending F-16s to Kiev. Russia announces Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for spring
Kosovo-Serbia, agreement in sight after 25 years of hostility with an eye on the EU but a shadow of Putin
After 25 years of continuous tensions between Kosovo and Serbia there is perhaps some hope that now things will change between Pristina and Belgrade because both know that their future has only one name and it is called the EU and it goes…
Photography: the social and environmental dramas of our time on show in Turin. A journey through images on the UN 2030 Agenda
An extraordinary exhibition in Turin brings into focus the great problems of our time: from the climate emergency, to the disparities between countries, to the humanitarian emergency.
Banca Generali and Stefano Guindani in the Maldives for the photographic project on the 2030 UN Agenda
Banca Generali and the project for the environment with two objectives: on the one hand to highlight the negative action of man on the environment and on the community, on the other to see how mankind itself has instead an extraordinary ability to recover through solutions innovative and…
Acea: for the Sustainable Development Festival, project the symbols of the 17 Agenda 2030 objectives onto the Pyramid of Cestius
The lighting intervention managed by Acea was carried out on the occasion of the sixth edition of the Festival of Sustainable Development organized by ASviS in Rome
Climate change, UN IPCC: "Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is possible"
Climate change, new call from the UN ilcc: it is possible to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 but we must act immediately. However, investments are still too low
Children in Ukraine, appeal by pediatricians to save them: let's consume less energy and weaken Putin
Appeal by the Pediatrician Association and the Child Health Center to protect children from bombing. Saving energy is tantamount to weakening Putin
Putin escalation: splits Ukraine by recognizing the separatist republics. Protests by Biden, the EU and the UN
On live TV, the Russian President recognizes the People's Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk - USA and EU introduce limited sanctions: the most severe measures will come in the event of an invasion
Eni signs the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles
To strengthen gender equality in the workplace and in commercial practices, Eni has signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEP)
Food, health, recovery: the food turning point at the UN Food Summit
The summit on food systems opens, the first in the history of the UN. Fighting hunger is no longer just a question of quantity: the quality of food and the need to completely rethink the system come into play: 130 countries…
Terna, Enel and Pirelli confirmed in the UN Global Compact
The three companies have distinguished themselves for their attention to environmental issues, obtaining recognition for their constant commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and the Ten Principles for responsible business
The US leaves Kabul early but the UN rejects the protected areas
US evacuation from Kabul ends a day early: America leaves Afghanistan after 20 years - The UN recommends that the new Afghan regime respect rights, but the Franco-German proposal to establish humanitarian corridors does not pass: Russia and China are…
Afghanistan, humanitarian corridors beyond August 31st: it is a question
The Taliban seem willing to accept a proposal presented to the UN by France and Great Britain to establish humanitarian corridors from Kabul through which to expatriate Afghan and non-Afghan citizens who want to leave Afghanistan and who have the necessary documents
Climate change, EDF: "To pick up the UN's alarm"
According to the UN report, there is no more time, the climate is changing and also rapidly. Only concrete actions to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions could limit the ongoing climate change. Fred Krupp, (President of EDF):…
Climate, UN alarm: close to the point of no return, man's fault
According to the UN, the planet's temperature, if CO2 emissions are not cut quickly, is destined to rise by 1,5 degrees between now and 2040. "Climate change is advancing at an impressive speed". Cars, insurance and tourism grappling with…
Global warming, UN alarm: Paris Agreements are not enough
The latest IPCC report claims that there is a risk of devastating and irreversible effects, even in the short term: "There is a 40% probability that the 1,5 °C limit will be exceeded before 2025"
Food waste, Banco Bpm adheres to “No.W!No Waste”
Banco BMP adheres to the No.W project! No Waste to contribute to the fight against food waste - The platform that combines supply and demand to prevent food from being thrown away
Tourism in the abyss: 2020 billion lost in 1.300
According to UN calculations, the losses accumulated by the sector due to the pandemic were 11 times higher than those of the 2019 crisis with a 74% drop in arrivals.
Remembrance Day: 75 years ago the liberation of Auschwitz
HAPPENED TODAY - On 27 January 1945 the Red Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp - In 2005 the UN chose this date to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust
Nobel to the World Food Programme: it is an instrument of Peace
The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the United Nations World Food Programme, based in Rome, for its commitment to combating world hunger and for acting as a driving force to prevent the use of…
Sustainable finance: Snam, Pirelli, Leonardo adhere to the principles of the UN
Leonardo and Pirelli become part of the UN Global Compact Lead - A CFO taskforce was set up as part of the same initiative, which also sees Snam among the founders
Climate change: CDP allies with the UN Fund
The partnership with the Green Climate Fund will allow the Cassa to co-finance programs and projects with a high environmental impact in developing countries and emerging markets
Sustainability, Italy at stake in UN goals
Disappointment for the thirtieth place assigned to Italy in the ranking that measures the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Negative indices for health, innovation, poverty
Enel: the 2019 financial report, the first integrated report for stakeholders
For Enel, sustainability and financial results have never been so close: this is what emerges from the 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report of the electricity group which "has the ambition to be the first and concrete example of an integrated report at the service of…
Generali joins the UN anti-emissions group
Leo joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, a group of 18 pension funds and insurance companies committed to investing in companies that produce ever lower greenhouse gas emissions
Climate, Cop25: the UN summit in Madrid was a flop
In the end, the line according to which no agreement is better than a bad agreement prevailed and the maxi summit ended without any concrete commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
HAPPENED TODAY - Italy joins the UN: it was 1955
After almost 10 years of complicated diplomatic negotiations, on 14 December 1955 our country was finally admitted to the United Nations Organization, born in 1955
CDP in the UN Fund for Sustainable Investment
Starting today, the Cassa can access the "Green Climate Fund", the global fund promoted by the United Nations to make investments against climate change in developing countries
Tavoni (Polimi): “UN agreement on climate? More words than deeds but no alarmism”
INTERVIEW WITH MASSIMO TAVONI, professor of Climate Change Economics at the Milan Polytechnic - One million young people demonstrate against climate change in the squares of Italy, but in fact the results are scarce even if "there are some positive signs,…
Environment, Greta and the big moves to save the planet
The UN assembly on climate has cleared through customs the commitment of 66 countries, including Russia, for zero emissions in 2050 - Friday 27 the great demonstration all over the world - A green plan of 50 billion in…
Pirelli recognized as Global Compact Lead of the UN
On the occasion of the week of the leaders of the UN Global Compact, Pirelli was recognized as one of the most active participants in the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world
UN: off to the climate summit, but Trump is not there
At the Climate Action Summit, world leaders talk about the fight against climate change, but the American President deserts the meeting - The summit with Rouhani is also skipped
Intesa Sanpaolo adheres to the 6 UN principles for bank liability
On 22 September the signing and official presentation at the beginning of the week of the UN General Assembly in New York in the presence of the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Older and with fewer children: bye bye baby after the Great Crisis
We are getting older and having fewer children - In an essay on Focus Bnl, the economist Simona Costagli explains how the financial crisis and the global recession have contributed significantly to the collapse of fertility and migration…
Mastercard and school meals: business fights hunger
The global credit card giant has launched a project to bring 100 million school meals to the poorest countries. Partnership with World Food Program and Caritas - Marketing strategies open up to shared value. Neither…
Climate: from the World Bank 200 billion to developing countries
The funding, which aims to help countries manage climate change, will be disbursed between 2021 and 2025 - Compared to the previous five-year period, the amount has doubled - The announcement comes as the new conference opens in Katowice…
Road safety, Pirelli supports the UN fund
Pirelli is the first tire company to join the Fund and will also have a member on the Board of Directors - With the Cyber Car, Pirelli brings intelligent tires among the elements of safety.
UK-Russia, it's a crisis: May expels 23 Moscow diplomats
The decision is linked to the attempted poisoning of former Russian spy Serghei Skripal with a nerve agent - According to the Premier, "the Russian state is guilty" - Other measures against Russia are also on the way - The Council will meet in the evening…
Hera adheres to the UN project on water
It's called Ceo Water Mandate and it's an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact to relaunch companies' commitment to the sustainable management of water resources.
Usa-Korea, the Pope mediates between Kim and Trump
on the Pope's own initiative, the world summit for nuclear disarmament will be held in Rome on 10 and 11 November - representatives of the UN, NATO, the United States, South Korea and Russia will be present
Gentiloni in New York: "UN returns to Libya"
The Premier: we will devote ourselves to the Libya issue, there is a summit between the main leaders and I will see Serraj in a few minutes to prepare the meeting".
Trump: if Korea attacks us we will destroy it
"If they attack us, there is no other choice than to destroy North Korea," US President Donald Trump said in a speech to the UN.
North Korea, new missile: UN summit
Emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to condemn the new provocation of North Korea which launched a new nuclear missile over the Japanese island Hokkaido at dawn
North Korea: new sanctions from the UN
The resolution provides for a ban on textile exports from Pyongyang and a ban on oil and natural gas exports to North Korea, except for an amount to be used for the livelihood of the population.
Korea, sanctions: the UN is holding back the US
Washington wants the United Nations to impose "the harshest possible sanctions measures" on Pyongyang in response to its sixth nuclear test - Russia and China, however, insist on the path of diplomacy
Korea, UN: condemnation but no sanctions
Meanwhile, Seoul's response was not long in coming after Kim's new provocation: the South Korean Armed Forces dropped eight bombs near the border with North Korea
Ethical and sustainability rating for companies: the Report of 20 EU experts
The first Report on financial sustainability, drawn up by 20 experts from the European Commission including the Italian Flavia Micilotta, recommends a paradigm shift in companies and a new corporate culture that knows how to "put sustainability at the heart of the financial system"…
The anti-Islam ban worries Wall Street. UN and EU to attack Trump
The Dow Jones opens sharply down as protests grow, inside and outside the United States, over the anti-Muslim ban published by the US president. The judgment of the United Nations is harsh: "Illegal and petty ban". The EU reacts and the…
Aleppo: truce broken, bombing resumed
The agreement for the evacuation of civilians and rebels from the eastern part of the city is suspended - The UN calls for a stop to the "carnage" and Amnesty International speaks of "war crimes"
Migrants: how much disinformation
There are more than sixteen million refugees in the world, of which three quarters have found asylum outside Europe, while in the EU they do not exceed 1% of the resident population - According to the UNHCR from 30 January to 2016 September XNUMX The…
UN, Guterres in place of Ban Ki-moon
The UN Security Council has in fact reached agreement on the name of the successor to Ban Ki-moon, whose mandate expires on December 31st: he will be the Portuguese Antonio Guterres.
UN: Italy-Netherlands agreement in the Security Council
The two countries share the non-permanent seat on the Security Council which has not been assigned: 2017 to Italy, 2018 to the Netherlands - Gentiloni: "We want to pass a message of unity between two European countries"
Libya: 2-300 soldiers to defend the UN
The Serraj government asks for help to defend the oil wells: Renzi doesn't say no, but stalls - The Glass Palace deems it necessary for UN diplomats to return to Tripoli and to ensure their safety they need from…
Libya: the rebel Premier is on the run
The Libyan media maintain that Khalifa Ghwell would have been persuaded to leave Tripoli by a delegation of Misrata leaders in favor of the new premier Serraj, supported by the UN.
UN against the FBI: Apple is right
On the case of unlocking the iPhone of On the case of unlocking the iPhone of Syed Farook, one of the killers of the San Bernardino massacre, the UN also takes the field, defending Apple by going against the FBI: "There are many others…
North Korea: 'We detonated a hydrogen nuclear bomb'
North Korean television claims that Pyongyang has tested a "miniaturized" hydrogen bomb, raising "its nuclear power to the next level" - A closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council has been convened for today.
UN: new sanctions for those who do business with ISIS
The text invites member countries to report what measures they are adopting to prevent terrorist organizations from accumulating money - Other measures aim to prevent groups from using international banks - The…
UN, for the first time an Italian at the helm of the UNHCR
The Italian diplomat Filippo Grandi has been chosen by the secretary general Ban Ki-Moon to succeed the Portuguese Antonio Guterres - Renzi's satisfaction: "A recognition of Grandi's qualities and experience and of Italy".
Climate, towards the Paris Conference: the UN agrees on what to do, but not on how
The United Nations conference to finalize a major new climate agreement to replace the one signed in Rio de Janeiro in 30 will be held in Paris from 11 November to 1992 December - There is consensus on the fundamentals,…
Libya, UN: agreement for government of national unity
The prime minister proposed for the new concord executive is Fayez Serraj (originally from Tripoli), a member of Parliament from Tobruk but not on the list of those designated by Tobruk.
Counterfeiting: seizures for over 4 billion in 7 years, but the damage to the economy is growing
On average, every year the sale of counterfeit goods produces a turnover of 6,5 billion euros in our country, subtracts 5,3 billion from the state coffers and generates a loss of over 100 thousand jobs in the legal market.…
Ukraine, Poroshenko calls for UN intervention
The Ukrainian president asks the United Nations to deploy peacekeepers in the east of the country, to guarantee the security of the truce established in Minsk - Hollande: "The ceasefire must be fully respected"
UN: Libya needs a political solution
The US-EU line crosses - Italy announces its readiness to assume a leading role in the UN initiative - Meanwhile, Egypt strikes with a land incursion and demands the lifting of the arms embargo for the Libyan government recognized by the international community.
Libya, Gentiloni: "Diplomatic efforts are needed, not crusades"
The minister in the Chamber: "Italy is ready to assume leading responsibilities", but we must "act before it's too late" - The UN Security Council today - On the ground, the jihadists of the Islamic State lose Sirte - Kidnapped…
Libya, 7 more raids from Egypt which is asking for UN intervention
Al Baghdadi promises revenge - Meanwhile, Egyptian President al Sisi has asked the UN to adopt a resolution to allow international intervention in Libya.
Renzi: "Libya, it's not time for a military solution"
The premier preaches patience on the Libyan crisis: "We await the decisions of the UN, it is not time for a military solution" - "The international community has all the tools to be able to intervene".
Egypt bombs ISIS in Libya
Air raids after the beheading of 21 Egyptian Copts by Islamic State jihadists - Meanwhile, the catamaran landed at dawn carrying about a hundred Italians evacuated from Libya - Alfano: "We risk an unprecedented exodus".
USA, EU and Iran, here is the real price of sanctions
Between 2010 and 2013, the sanctions cost EU exports a drop of 52%, where the greatest contraction was recorded for capital goods. For Italy, instrumental mechanics is the most affected sector.
Gaza: Israel-Hamas truce continues, eyes on negotiations
The news of the Israeli military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip came at the same time as the start of a 72-hour truce accepted by both Israel and Hamas thanks to Egypt's mediation - The UN secretary general has…
Gaza, ceasefire already over: Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended after just a few hours. The truce was broken by Hamas, which kidnapped - and perhaps already executed - an Israeli soldier - The prisoner soldier was called Hadar…
UN in Gaza: immediate ceasefire
The United Nations is asking Israel and Hamas for "an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" - Obama calls Netanyahu - Israel has rejected the truce proposal put forward by US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Israel threatens, there are 10 displaced Palestinians
By now 10 Palestinians have been displaced from Beit Lahya after Israel announced a land attack, urging the population to leave their homes - Abu Mazen asks for UN intervention - Kerry: "US ready to help…
WIMUN 2014 – A thousand young people in Rome for the largest world simulation of the UN Youth
The works of Wimun 2014, the largest international youth simulation of the United Nations organized as a world exclusive in Rome, ended today - Thousands of young people from all over the world were involved in the event promoted by the Federation…
Ukraine: Crimea wants to become Russian, referendum is expected on Sunday
Diplomatic work continues in Ukraine: the interim Ukrainian premier, Arseniy Yatseniuk, will speak on Thursday before the UN Security Council and the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has assured that Russia will present its proposals to Westerners…
Climate: 2013 warmest year since 1850
The UN World Meteorological Agency claims that last year was the sixth hottest year since 1850 - The emission of greenhouse gases suggests that the trend will continue for the next generations.
Talking about freedom of opinion in Italy
On November 18, a press conference by Frank La Rue, United Nations special rapporteur for the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression, will be held at the Sioi in Rome, as part of his mission…