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There is just one month left until the #SummitoftheFuture - our unique opportunity to harness global solidarity and shape the vision of the future we all want to live in. But most importantly, to act #today, #collectively, for that vision in order to secure our future. From #digitaltransformation to #climatechange, from #security threats to global #inequalities - these challenges belong to each and every one of us. And so do the solutions. The decisions we take – or fail to take at this summit will echo into the future, impacting #generations to come.   UNECE Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean commented: "This is our chance to build a more just, equitable and sustainable world. And we can drive real change through cooperation, commitment and courage. As we enter the final and critical phase in our preparations for the Summit, I encourage everyone to join the conversation - get involved, share your visions, and help us make this summit a turning point for meaningful global change.   This summit is so much more than another meeting. #Leaders, #civilsociety, #academia, #innovators, #dreamers - this is your moment to step up and be heard. Be curious. Be creative. Be engaged. The future is in our hands - let’s shape it together."   #SummitOfTheFuture #GlobalChange #YouthLeadership United Nations United Nations Media Partnerships

Speed limit enforcement needs to be prioritized in Moldova     Despite a rapid increase in motorization over the past 20 years, the number of people killed in road crashes in the Republic of #Moldova has decreased by 51% from 2011 to 2022, from 443 to 217. With 8.3 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, this is, however, still 1,8 times higher than the average in the #EuropeanUnion, according to the newly released #UnitedNations #RoadSafety Performance Review of Moldova.    Inappropriate #speed (with regard to visibility, road conditions, traffic situations, and #speedlimits) is the biggest problem, involved in 31.5% of cases of #injuries, and 47% of cases of deaths in road crashes.  Vulnerable road users, such as #cyclists, #motorcyclists, #pedestrians, #children and people with #disabilities, are particularly at risk, representing 50% of fatalities (pedestrians alone represent 36%).    "In the past decade, despite Moldova’s long-term commitment to improving road safety, the situation remains challenging, with a significant number of fatalities occurring on the roads, demonstrating the urgent need for enhanced measures", said UNECE Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean. "Inappropriate speed continues to be a major concern and calls for increased prevention measures and law enforcement. This review contains 75 recommendations to help the country achieve a systemic improvement of the national road safety system, with a focus on the most vulnerable road users".    Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eDMmJfPw   Worldwide, 1.19 million people are killed every year in #roadcrashes, and road traffic #deaths & #injuries remain a major global health and development challenge.     In Moldova, most passenger travel and freight transport occur by road. Road infrastructure projects aimed at further increasing the mobility and movement of people and goods must, therefore, include road safety as a priority. The country’s vehicle fleet comprises mostly of passenger cars (63%) and trucks (18%), with more than half being older than 15 years. UNDP Moldova Simon Springett World Health Organization iRAP

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#Ukraine and #Moldova are using the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's #EspooConvention on #Environmental Impact #Asssement (#EIA) in a #Transboundary Context to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the #protection of the #environment. The two countries have signed agreement on the implementation of the Convention under which they commit to take all necessary measures to prevent, reduce and minimize potential transboundary environmental impacts. https://lnkd.in/ep6qmqpw The #EspooConvention sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning. It also lays down the general obligation of States to notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact across boundaries. #Strategic #environmental assessment (#SEA) and transboundary environmental impact assessment (#EIA) are key processes to prevent and mitigate damage to the environment and health from economic growth. A robust system for environmental assessments ensures the soundness and transparency of economic and territorial planning decisions, can help in greening economies and promoting sustainable development. Learn more about the Espoo Convention: https://lnkd.in/etpKYn2C Nicholas Bonvoisin Dmitry Mariyasin Zaal Lomtadze Frédéric Ballenegger

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Happy to announce that moviestar Jean Reno has joined the UN Global Road Safety campaign and made his safety statement! He joins the campaign's 14 world-renowned personalities: footballer Didier Drogba, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc, Oscar-winning actress and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh, tennis player Novak Djokovic, musician Kylie Minogue, motorcycle racer Marc Marquez, supermodel Naomi Campbell, actor Patrick Dempsey, musician Youssou N'Dour, actress Julie Gayet, actor Michael Fassbender, football icon Ousmane Dembélé, two-time #Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, and #Formula1 driver Mick Schumacher to advocate for simple gestures that save lives on the road. #roadcrashes kill 1.19 million people every year and are the number 1 cause of deaths for #young people aged 5-29! Road traffic deaths and injuries remain a major global health and development challenge. Thanks to our partner JCDecaux, the #MakeASafetyStatement campaign has now reached Korea. JC Deco Korea Conducts Global Road Safety Campaign with the United Nations | Seoul Economic Economy (sedaily.com) We can all play a role to increase #safety of the world's roads!

📅 Register now to attend the UNECE Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Climate Change-related Statistics 2024 in Geneva on 29-30 August. https://lnkd.in/di9ZPtKh 🌍 Addressing climate change requires various data beyond measuring greenhouse gas emissions – from describing emission drivers, through tracking climate impacts and our vulnerability to them, to measuring mitigation and adaptation actions and their effects on the economy and society. The UNECE Expert Forum is a platform for producers and users of such statistics and data to collaborate, share ideas and experience, discuss concepts and measurement issues, and identify areas of future international work. 💡 This year, the Forum will discuss: ◾ Key international developments from the policy and statistical perspectives, including the key implications of COP28 and what can be expected from COP29OK ◾ Good practices in establishing sustainable institutional arrangements for producing relevant climate change-related statistics for policymaking and informing the public, unpacking in particular the role of NSOs and official statistics. ◾ Great examples of addressing data needs related to climate change adaptation and mitigation showcasing how high-quality data can help governments design evidence-based policies and monitor their success. 🔎 Find the detailed programme and all available meeting documents here: https://lnkd.in/dSHSK2KY

On #YouthDay, Aravella Zachariou, Chair of the UNECE Steering Committee on #Education (#ESD) for #SustainableDevelopment recalls that #ESD is key to equip #Youth with the skills & knowledge they need to become young #entrepreneurs who can lead change towards a more sustainable & equitable future for all. The recent @UNECE Forum on Education for #SustainableDevelopment focused on their role in driving this transformation. Read her statement below. More about the @UNECE Strategy on #ESD at https://lnkd.in/dV5CSFEV UNESCO Chair on Environmental Education @UNEP United Nations Office at Geneva UNESCO

🔔 Important Update: #Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting call for Side Events applications! 🔄 If you attempted to apply earlier and encountered difficulties, we kindly ask you to reapply using the new link below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3CpBnWj  🗓️ To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, the deadline has been extended to 31 August. 💡 We invite you to play a key role in commemorating 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action by organizing impactful side events. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

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