2016 UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
When: November 14-16, 2016
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
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A Proactive & Progressive Approach to Support Workforce Development in British Columbia
When Gastech News asked Manley McLachlan, President of the British Columbia Construction Association, about concrete job opportunities in British Columbia, he says: “There are about 4,000-6,000 people required on BC’s job sites.
Agriculture Needs a Makeover to Lure Young People Back to Farming
Around the world, farmers are an ageing demographic as the sector fails to attract younger talent who are heading instead to cities in search of work. Smallholder farmers produce more than 70 percent of the world’s food and to make sure there are enough of them to feed the growing global population, farming needs a makeover to attract young people, experts say.
Undermining China: Towns Sink After Mines Close
Mines that burrowed under villages and towns during China’s three-decade coal boom have left the authorities with the need to evacuate hundreds of communities in danger of sinking.
Recovering Ancestral Farming Techniques to Combat Climate Change and Empower Indigenous Women in Peru
To combat the impact of climate change, the indigenous women of Laramate in Peru have turned to ancestral farming techniques with support from UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality. In addition to healthier crops and improved incomes for the community, the programme has boosted indigenous women’s participation in public spaces and decision-making.
Role of Women in Artisanal Mining & Peacebuilding
Southern Voices Network Scholar, Maame Esi Eshun says that focusing on the role of women and improving conditions for those involved in artisanal mining in Africa can provide a major boost to regional peacebuilding efforts. Her findings and call to action provide the focus for this edition of Wilson Center NOW.
Why Are Women Left Out of Land Decisions, Despite Gender Equity Laws?
On a hot morning in July 2015, members of the Dulangan Manobo indigenous tribe in the southern Philippines gathered at their community hall for a very important meeting. Many walked great distances to attend, knowing that the outcome would affect whether logging operations would continue on their tribe’s ancestral lands. The meeting was part of the government’s process of securing the tribe’s “free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)” to use their land, which is mandated under Philippine law.
Beauty Companies and the Struggle to Source Child Labour-free Mica
Nearly a decade after child labour in mica mining came to light, the cosmetic industry’s progress on cleaning up its supply chain for the glittery mineral has been slow and tricky.
Tanzania’s Women Farmers Confront Customs and Complex Laws to Access Land
In a remote village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, every woman has a story to tell about how discrimination in the allocation of land has pushed her to the brink of survival.
New Report: Mining Sector Can Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Large-scale mining has the potential to play a critical role in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in resource-rich countries, according to a new report published today on the occasion of the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York.
