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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 is an annual event on April 28.
As climate change intensifies, workers around the globe find themselves at an increased risk of exposure to hazards. A “staggering” number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and existing occupational safety and health (OSH) protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, says that climate change is already having a serious impact on the safety and health of workers in all regions of the world. Read the complete article here Source: ILO (International Labour Organization) "Our generation has bequeathed many riches, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace. We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is "falling into ruin." #EarthDay The Pope's post echoed his words in the 2015 Encyclical Laudato si' on care of our common home and its call for individuals, communities and governments to care for nature. Read the complete article here -Lisa Zengarini Source: Vatican News 
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 when we are reminded of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraged to reflect on our connection with Earth and invited to take action to care for “our common home”.
We are invited to take the 3 actions: 1. Sign the Global Plastics Treaty here 2. Reject Fast fashion here 3. Join the Great Global Cleanup here Cost of environmental damage will be six times higher than price of limiting global heating to 2C, study finds.  Rising temperatures, heavier rainfall and more frequent and intense extreme weather are projected to cause $38tn (£30tn) of destruction each year by mid-century, according to the research, which is the most comprehensive analysis of its type ever undertaken, and whose findings are published in the journal Nature. Read the complete article here -Jonathan Watts Source: The Guardian Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President17/4/2024
Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, safeguard their cultures, and expand their participation at the UN, “deep chasms” endure between commitments made and reality on the ground, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday. “In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be an example of constructive dialogue to honour our commitments to Indigenous Peoples,” Dennis Francis told world leaders and ambassadors meeting in the General Assembly Hall. Read the complete article here Source: United Nations 
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 is an annual event on April 28.
As climate change intensifies, workers around the globe find themselves at an increased risk of exposure to hazards. A “staggering” number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and existing occupational safety and health (OSH) protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, says that climate change is already having a serious impact on the safety and health of workers in all regions of the world. Read the complete article here Source: ILO (International Labour Organization) |