General Assembly debate on Private Sector involvement in 2030 Agenda

As reported by IISD, on 4 November 2015 the UN General Assembly Second Committee discussed partnerships in the post-2015 era, particularly the engagement of the private sector in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Delegates particularly emphasized the need for effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability, as well as a strong agreement at the Paris Climate Change Conference...

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Global Compact Board Prepares for Leaders Summit

As stated on its website the UN Global Compact is “a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.” It is a practical framework for the development, implementation, and disclosure of sustainability policies and practices, offering participants a wide spectrum of work streams, management tools and resources — all designed to help advance sustainable business models and markets with two complementary objectives:

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