Call for Submissions: Innovation and Inclusivity in the Face of Growing Inequality

The McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law, a?peer-reviewed academic journal based at the Faculty of Law of McGill University, a UNAI member institution in Canada, encourages submissions from researchers, academics, practitioners, policy-makers, and students in a range of fields. Their aim to provide a forum for debate and critical analysis about the economic, societal, and environmental issues surrounding sustainable development law and policy.

The theme for Volume 18 is Bridging the Gaps: Innovation and Inclusivity in the Face of Growing Inequality. Authors are invited to reflect on how their research interests might align with the following focus topics or create an analogous one of their own making:

The link between UN Sustainable Development Goals and human rights
Sustainability and minority rights
The intersection between indigenous rights and environmental sustainability
Sustainability and intergenerational equity
The role of multinational corporations and the advent of corporate social responsibility
The limitations of rights-based approaches and critiques of sustainability

The deadline for submissions is 1 January 2022. For more information click .

Five people stand in front of a row of flags, outside the UN Secretariat building.

Advancing Sustainable Solutions: The Habitable Air Project at the UN HLPF

Prioritising local knowledge and community engagement in its innovative solutions, the Habitable Air Project, led by Dr Kerry Ryan Chance at UNAI SDG hub the University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway, has emerged as a leading voice in addressing the interconnected challenges of air pollution and climate change. Their recent participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) showcased their groundbreaking work and its crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Texila American University Boosts Community Health with Blood Drives

Texila American University (TAU) has emerged as a leading force in promoting community welfare in Guyana through its proactive blood donation drives. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TAU has been dedicated to addressing the pressing need for blood in the region, often heightened by medical emergencies and ongoing health conditions. One of the university��s most recent and impactful drives took place on June 21, 2024, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).

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