NGO UNESCO Liaison COMMITTEE / Comite de liaison ONG UNESCO
International Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations
16 - 18 December 2020
Envisioning a better and sustainable future
A new paradigm for civil society.
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15th of December 2020
14th of December 2020
practical questions about organizing a meeting? VAT? Insurance? Legal matters? check out this FAQ guide from visit.brussels
11th of December 2020
FAIB WEBINAR
on Thursday 17 December 2020 from 13h00 to 14h30 (CET)
Topic: There were significant developments for non-profit associations during 2020 and we expect to see at least as much action in 2021.
During this annual lunch-debate (replaced by a webinar this year), various
on Thursday 17 December 2020 from 13h00 to 14h30 (CET)
Topic: There were significant developments for non-profit associations during 2020 and we expect to see at least as much action in 2021.
During this annual lunch-debate (replaced by a webinar this year), various
2nd of November 2020
French / English
Lancement de Citoyens UNESCO pour la planète / Launch of UNESCO Green Citizens
29th of October 2020
UNESCO-NGO Liaison Committee
2020 International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO)
16-18 Dec 2020
27th of October 2020
In what leading campaigners are describing as "a new chapter for nuclear
disarmament", the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear
Weapons will now come into force on 22 January, after Honduras became the
50th Member State to ratify on Saturday.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement commended all the
countries whose ratification of the accord, approved by 122 nations at the
disarmament", the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear
Weapons will now come into force on 22 January, after Honduras became the
50th Member State to ratify on Saturday.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement commended all the
countries whose ratification of the accord, approved by 122 nations at the
27th of October 2020
The UIA welcomes its newest Associate Member, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
21st of October 2020
UIA Virtual Round Table Asia-Pacific
2020
Seoul Tourism Organization (STO),
host of UIA virtual Round Table Asia-pacific 2020, has donated the total income
from registration fees for this event as scholarships for two students from
disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
20th of October 2020
Dear members and contacts,
Please be aware that one of our speakers is seriously ill and will not be in a position to take part in the planned webinar of this Thursday 22.10 on "Liability of Associations" .
Please be aware that one of our speakers is seriously ill and will not be in a position to take part in the planned webinar of this Thursday 22.10 on "Liability of Associations" .
15th of October 2020
MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview
In times of violence and crisis, human rights are important safeguards. In times of peace, security and development, they are important pillars sustaining our common humanity. They are more than moral or legal concepts: they are the lymph of our lives. For them to run effectively, we need to relentlessly promote and protect them.
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20th of November 2023
MAASTRICHT GOES GREEN
Watch how local entrepreneurs, together with the Mayor of Maastricht, step up to create meaningful change in the 'Maastricht Goes Green' documentary
The Maastricht Convention Bureau studied on which sustainability practices have been embraced by local entrepreneurs within the meeting industry in Maastricht. We found out which 4 Sustainable Developoment Goals are particularly relevant in Maastricht and we’d love to share our industry members' sustainable initiatives!
Local entrepreneurs like Château St. Gerlach, MECC Maastricht conference centre, Eden Hotels Maastricht and Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht engaged in this enlightening short video. They opened doors that normally remain closed and gave a glimpse behind the scenes, where it comes to local sourcing, waste management, energy reduction, decent work and community building.
Witness the best sustainable practices in action through this captivating documentary: https://youtu.be/LCDpJ-ffv20?si=fDtWqvWZXXF8JjKj
20th of November 2023
Since industrialization, many business sectors, including manufacturing and transportation, have contributed to the acceleration of global warming, and the MICE industry is no exception. Events such as exhibitions and conventions generate large amounts of waste, and carbon dioxide is emitted as visitors travel to event locations, further polluting the environment.
10th of November 2023
The 19th European Geriatric Medicine Society Annual Congress was organized in Helsinki, Finland in September 2023.
Timo Strandberg, Chair of the EuGMS 2023 Local Organizing Committee, shares his thoughts after the successful congress:
30th of October 2023
In late August 2023, the international ICESS conference (The 15th International Conference on Electronic Spectroscopy and Structure) was held in Oulu. The conference, that was held in Finland for the first time, gathered 190 participants from 24 different countries.
26th of October 2023
Visitors who come to Busan for MICE events also look for opportunities to experience the city’s culture and natural beauty. Every year, the Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) discovers and designates Busan Unique Venues, which are distinctive MICE assets found only in Busan. In 2023, three new Busan Unique Venues, each with its own unique charms, were selected to be the face of Busan’s MICE industry.
23rd of October 2023
Busan is a leading marine city that is growing into a global MICE center thanks to its rich natural heritage of beaches, mountains, and rivers, not to mention an advanced infrastructure that is only befitting of the second largest city in Korea. Over the past 20 years, Busan has successfully hosted a string of international events. Today, the city is working to qualitatively improve its MICE standing and enhance the value of its core industries.
16th of October 2023
The 35th European Congress on Molecular Spectroscopy was organized in Jyväskylä, Finland in August 2023.
Jan Lundell, Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, shares his thoughts after the congress:
11th of October 2023
The world’s largest multi-sport participatory event - the World Masters Games, founded in 1988 in Toronto, will have its eleventh edition in 2025, marking its historic debut in Asia, as it lands in Taipei and New Taipei City, Taiwan. The recent World Masters Games occurred in 2017 but were suspended for 8 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these 14-day games, over 20,000 international athletes are expected to gather and compete in 35 different sports.
20th of September 2023
If you’re planning to visit Busan for business or other events, don’t forget to bring along your loved ones! Busan offers a wide array of attractions and entertainment options for travelers. In this newsletter, we will introduce you to a broad range of tour courses—from kid-friendly family activities and seaside tours filled with colorful buildings to dazzling nightscapes that are perfect for a romantic date.
18th of September 2023
The Busan Tourism Organization hosted seminars and familiarization tours (FAM tours) during the second week of September, which was the designated official promotional period for MEET IN BUSAN 2023. Some 20 MICE event officials from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world attended the promotional events, designed to show off Busan’s many advantages as an ideal host city for global MICE events.
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