News: Recently, the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) issued recommendations on its functioning to ensure meaningful IPLC participation in CBD decision-making. About Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) It is the first permanent body of its kind under any multilateral environmental agreement, providing a… Continue reading Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
Category: International Organisations
Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
News: Recently, the Second World Summit for Social Development is scheduled in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025, and India will participate. About Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 The World Social Summit 2025 is officially titled the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). It is a United Nations–convened global summit to advance poverty… Continue reading Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Prime Minister has congratulated Lucknow after UNESCO has named it a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its famous and diverse food heritage. About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective: It was launched in… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
News: The Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty was published recently by UNEP. About UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025 Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Title of the report: Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty It evaluates the world’s preparedness for climate adaptation and financing needs and underscores the widening gap between… Continue reading UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
UAE Consensus
News: IRENA has recently published a report which evaluates global progress on the UAE Consensus goals to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. About UAE Consensus The UAE Consensus is the negotiated outcome of the 28th COP (2023) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It includes the First… Continue reading UAE Consensus
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
News– The 47th ASEAN Summit is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 30, 2025. ASEAN Summit 2025 – Key Highlights Theme: Inclusivity and Sustainability New Member: East Timor (Timor-Leste) is set to become the 11th member, marking its formal inclusion after gaining independence from Indonesia in 2002. Key Focus: The Summit… Continue reading Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
International Convention against Doping in Sport
News: India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport. About the International Convention against Doping in Sport It is a multilateral treaty through which States agree to adopt national and… Continue reading International Convention against Doping in Sport
#23for23 Initiative and Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP)
News: India observed International Snow Leopard Day through the ‘#23for23’ campaign. About #23for23 Initiative Organised by: The Initiative was organised by the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP) and the Snow Leopard Trust Worldwide. Objective: The objective was to engage citizens in snow leopard conservation by raising awareness about the animals, their fragile… Continue reading #23for23 Initiative and Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP)
Sevilla Forum on Debt
News: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. About Sevilla Forum on Debt It is a new global platform to address the escalating crisis of sovereign debt faced especially by developing countries. Launched on: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched on… Continue reading Sevilla Forum on Debt
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) week commenced on October 20, 2025. The meetings are being attended by representatives from more than 200 jurisdictions, along with various observers. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) About The FATF is the global watchdog for money laundering and terror financing. Establishment It was formed in 1989 during… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
