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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
Together we can, alone we fall! Cooperation is the key. These words said are not just a simple line but has a meaning in depth. When it comes to diversity, what comes to our mind is that differences are to be obeyed. But sometimes we find it tough to get included or include because of the social stratospheres we have created for different groups. This means, love and belonging are the key and respecting anyone, whether belonging to our cultural/social group or not is important. Peace is where understanding and cooperation is. When I say that, I mean that when conflicts come, it is due to unmatching opinions and thoughts which then must be included and obeyed as for a one world, we need holistic and inclusive approach. Different skills means that they are important in their own aspect. Each thinking and skill contributes in some way. When we are unable to find somebody authentic and disrespect their views is where we create clash!
THE DEPTH AND REASON BEHIND IT
We always need to be loved OR be loved by someone. This is how the human society forms communities. What we see around us, is the reality we create because that’s what is in our minds and our minds create our reality. What reality is for me is not for some other person. It is important to understand the social and communal differences.
When it comes to thoughts and opinions being suppressed, or not heard, that’s when communism or even isolation happens. We can leave nobody behind. Remember, they have indirectly in some way contributed for YOUR well-being. Even when we think, we don’t need anyone and want to be independent, I can still understand, what? Financial independence? But then aren’t you dependent on banks? An independent person is dependent on lakhs of outsiders and ultimately the one world we live in.
Hence, it’s important to understand and bring peace. When we go hand in hand, such as these we can see paraolympics couldn’t have been possible without the disbled, and inclusion of even them is important, we can bring about change!
Environment is sharing, and for all! If we think we are not needing anyone, we are!, breathing the air we live an, drinking the water that the water workers are collecting from water collectives! How can life be possible with our opinions not being respected, and in turn feeling lonely and not respecting others’ opinions? It is seen self-annihilation leads to seek others’ annihilation. We can cut off and not want others or a group but we don’t know how we are still being dependent on them, so why not be dependent from open hearts and minds. Being open and positive is very important.
SOME REFERENCES TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL WITH GIST
Sustainable human means sustainable planet. Everyone has some ego sometimes and other times can feel the other group to be not up to mark. Or, might be we are distressed by somebody’s act towards us! But we still need to be open! When we respect the differences, and understand is when the key comes. A terrorism act is something which sometimes is because of a minority communist act we say, isn’t it? If our government respects interests of all that is valid, and if they also respect the interest of activists such as we the climate activists and environment protecting youth, there’ll be less protests and agitations. Hence, understanding & understanding, then being open and respecting others’ viewpoints is important. Here’s a link to a channel called human. Do check it out, the videos of interest in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8c5RBDs6Ds&t=4ssustainable CONCLUSION
All I can say is that VALUE, to get VALUE…RESPECT to get RESPECT- the law of cause and effect just isn’t like that. And yes, then we’ll see that with each other’s co-operation and with diversity and inclusion, we will see our world as a better place. Everyone is the part of world and this is OUR world.
AUTHOR: Twarita Bajoria, Title: Intern looking for work, internships so far: Umeed NGO, Chegg Inc., Doordarshan, Smartmove immigration, Internshala Projects and groups: UNEP-MGCY
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Climate Resilient Water Resources Management
"Sustainable development, thus, was not a newly invented concept, but rather rooted in the Stockholm spirit."
In the lead up to the Stockholm+50 meeting and in time for the first day of the UNEA 5.2, Najib Saab shared this blog that starts with a question: What environment do we want and what organization can lead international environmental action?
One of his critical points is on the failure of rich countries to meet their commitment in providing 0.7% of their GDP as development aid to poor countries - a commitment made just two years before Stockholm - which put the path towards protecting the environment off-track, fast-forward 50 years.
Check out this blog and share your perspectives on what you think is lacking in global efforts to take concrete action towards a healthy planet?
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Dear All,
As I haven't too much experience in UN conferences, just one UNFCCC symposium and COP25, can somebody please explain the goal of Stockholm+50 in like three sentences, i.e. what will be different for humanity one week after the conference has ended? [compared to now]
I can say that we at Parents For Future are becoming increasingly nervous because nobody (in the Global North) seems to be eager to keep the Paris Agreement and Article 2 of the UNFCCC. But I hope we just don't see many good things happening.
UN, Sustainable Development, and Eco-diversity
United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere (UN, 2021). Seventeen SDGs were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SDGs were developed to “Transform Our World,” and are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. More important than ever, the SDGs provide a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all (UN, 2021).
From my perspective, there are direct relationships between sustainable development and biodiversity. In other words, as an ecology or economy trend toward increased diversity, sustainability of the ecosystem is enhanced. By contrast, as ecosystem diversity is diminished, the ecology and economy (at any scale) become less stable (resilient) and sustainable.
It is hard to overemphasize the importance of biodiversity in terms of a healthy, resilient, and sustainable global (and local) ecology and economy. If the ultimate goal of our ecosystems (ie. ecology, economy) is sustainability, the first and primary component is diversity. And if sustainable development is a long-term goal still worth actively pursuing as individuals. local communities and Member States, then biodiversity must be a cornerstone. ___ https://sdgs.un.org/goals https://unbiodiversitylab.org/ https://www.cbd.int/ https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/what-you-need-know-about-un… https://www.un.org/en/observances/biological-diversity-day https://www.cbd.int/idb/ https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-biological-diversity/ https://lnkd.in/eeNSYkZ https://lnkd.in/eWj-uDC https://lnkd.in/e-jRcv8 https://lnkd.in/dFNAdrEz https://lnkd.in/d669Apxs https://lnkd.in/dwK3disU https://lnkd.in/dgYkwtGn https://lnkd.in/dJw-mRNy https://lnkd.in/daQfD4v5 https://lnkd.in/dFndjwYP https://lnkd.in/dU_Eq8H8 https://lnkd.in/dWaPCWP6 https://lnkd.in/dwKepuQM https://lnkd.in/e-jRcv8 https://lnkd.in/eJr-zTc
Don't miss the first part of the Stockholm+50 webinar series tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 Feb) at 2pm CET that will discuss ways to renew and restore a positive relationship with nature and how we can ensure the rights of the poor, marginalized and most vulnerable communities dependent on healthy ecosystems are protected, among others.
You can follow the livestream on the link below and share your questions to the speakers in advance:
A Sustainable Development Framework for Uniting Our World: United Nations 17 Goals for People and Planet...
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere (UN, 2021). Seventeen SDGs were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; embarking on a 15-year plan to achieve these Goals.
SDGs were developed to “Transform Our World,” and are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
More important than ever, the SDGs provide a critical framework for COVID-19 recovery and are meant to provide a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all (UN, 2021). _____ https://sdgs.un.org/goals
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