Green Cross United Kingdom
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Green Cross United Kingdom is the British affiliate of Green Cross International,[1] an international non-governmental Organization founded by former Soviet leader Mijaíl Gorbachov|MikhailGorbachev in 1993 to "foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future", building upon the work started by the 1992 Earth Summit in Río de Janeiro, Brazil. [2]
Green Cross International operates in over 30 countries and enjoys consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Green Croos International is an admitted observer organization with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. It cooperates directly with the UNEP/OCHA Environmental Emergencies Section, UN-HABITAT among other international Organizations.[1]
Green Cross United Kingdom is an independent organization that operates in multiple countries, with a focus on promoting sustainable development by the execution of programmes and initiatives regarding:[3][4]
- Sustainable Infrastructure.
- Regenerative Agriculture.
- Climate Positive Mining.
- Peace building.
- Decarbonisation.
- Circular economy.
- Indigenous Communities.
Climate Positive Awards[edit]
Objetive:[edit]
Green Cross United Kingdom hosted an awards ceremony to recognize leaders in the public and private sectors to celebrate their sustainable actions. The event was a platform to honour entities who have demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and have made contributions towards creating a more sustainable future.[5]
Areas of interest:
- Circular economy: Efficiency in Resource Allocation.
- Descarbonization: Net-Zero Emissions. Beyond Net-Zero Emissions.
- Energy Transition: Renewable Energies. Energy Efficiency. Fossil Replacement.
- Digital Evolution.
- Sustainable-Infrastructure: Sustainable Architecture.
- Diversity and Inclusion.[6]
Green Cross UK also presented the Climate Positive Awards for 2021, in recognition of the work of leaders in slowing global warming and increasing global protection by 30% by 2030.
“The years until 2030 are key to determining the future of humanity. It’s time to act and to therefore avoid the effects of climate change. The financial, political, and social mechanisms are in reach.” - Ruy Campos-Dugone – Executive Director of Green Cross UK[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "WHO WE ARE". www.gcint.org. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ "Earth_Summit". 1997-06-19. Archived from the original on 1997-06-19. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ "Green Cross United Kingdom and Permutable AI join forces to advance climate positive mining and sustainable practices". Global Mining Review. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ admin (2021-11-24). "Green Cross United Kingdom and ImpactScope sign collaboration agreement to bring traceability tools to infrastructure projects in Colombia, Mexico, and Panama". ImpactScope. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ "Climate Positive Award 2022". Circulor. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ "ICMM receives Climate Positive award for its work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion". www.icmm.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ "New finance mechanisms bring subnational governments one step closer to achieving their climate plans @ The Earth Dialogues". Home to the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA) in the UNFCCC. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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