New York, May 15 2012 9:05AM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted the need for work-family balance for the benefit of families and society at large, adding that while flexible working arrangements are becoming more widely available, there is much room for improvement. “We need to respond to the ever-changing complexities of work and family life,” …
URGENT – Call to Action – 5th UN World Conference on Women in 2015
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Ban: New Economic Paradigm Needed, Incorporating Social and Environmental Progress
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Ensuring Access to Water for Agriculture Vital for Sustainable Future – UN
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Asia-Pacific Nations Review Progress on Sustainable Transport at Un-Backed Forum
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WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President
Ethical Markets congratulates WRI on it 30th Anniversary and the appointment of Dr.Andrew Steer, Hazel Henderson, Editor WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President Andrew Steer Andrew Steer (World Resources Institute) As an important friend of the World Resources Institute, and I am pleased to share exciting news with you …
New UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainable Development and the Earth Charter
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World Future Energy Summit 2012 – Issue #1
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Ban Urges Private Sector To Invest In Sustainable Development Initiatives
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Urgent Action on Energy Needed For Both Development and Environment
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