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SDSN September 2017 Events Summary

Sustainable Development Network

The 72 nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72) opened at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13, 2017. The General Debate of UNGA 72 opened on September 19, 2017. A lively discussion ensued with the Permanent Representatives on how universities can best support the implementation of the SDGs.

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SDSN Youth and SDSN Mediterranean launch Call for Submissions for the Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report

Sustainable Development Network

Since 2017, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth) has been annually producing the “Youth Solutions Report”, a flagship initiative managed by the Youth Solutions Program team.

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‘Transnational Exchange’ Influencing Climate Litigation Outcomes

Chris Hall

As global temperatures rise, escalating climate-related risks, the volume of climate litigation cases has more than doubled in the past five years – from 884 in 2017 to 2,180 in 2022.