#SDGtalks featured Dr Sandeep Pandey: Energy democracy is key for SDGs

On Friday, 8th May (3pm India time), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Dr Sandeep Pandey, who shared his insights on "Energy democracy is key for SDGs."

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[video] Jon Jandai's #SDGtalks on self-reliance and sustainable development


[podcast] Self-reliance and sustainable living: Jon Jandai's #SDGtalks


This Podcast features Khun Jon Jandai who was a speaker for the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) - a special series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore from World Health Day (7 April 2020) to World Environment Day (5 June 2020). He spoke on "Self-reliance and sustainable development."

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Private health 'industry': A hurdle to the fight against COVID-19?

Along with measures to cut the chain of transmission of the coronavirus, such as lockdowns, social distancing, and masks, it is indeed important to find those who are positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), isolate them and provide them with the best possible medical care. However, in India, it appears as though the government lacks the capacity to scale up testing across the country, and is also facing a shortage of hospital beds to provide medical care to all those who have been tested positive. In India, there is a law – The Epidemics Act 1897 – which gives the government (even state governments) constitutional authority to bring all private health institutions under government control. What better way for the government to scale up testing and hospital capacity in the country than take these institutions under control, or perhaps try to negotiate a price with the private sector?
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Intergenerational model gives hope even during pandemics

“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world”, said United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres last week on the launch of the policy brief on older persons and coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “The fatality rate for older people is higher overall, and for those over 80, it is five times the global average.” Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at higher risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating effect on older people in developing countries, added Guterres.
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[podcast] Journey to end AIDS since first case got diagnosed in India


This Podcast features Dr Ishwar Gilada, who was a speaker for the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) - a special series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore from World Health Day (7 April 2020) to World Environment Day (5 June 2020). He spoke on "Journey to end AIDS since first case got diagnosed in India - reflections from longest serving HIV medical expert in the country."

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[video] Journey to #endAIDS since first case got diagnosed in India | #SDGtalks



Women bear the brunt of humanitarian disasters, including COVID-19

The United Nations (UN) data estimates that 168 million people worldwide will need assistance in 2020 to deal with humanitarian crises, including natural disasters, extreme climate events, conflicts and infectious disease outbreaks. 25% of these will be women and girls of reproductive age. And they are the ones who are disproportionately affected during any humanitarian disaster - from being more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth related complications, to facing increased risks of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, sexually transmitted infections, as well as sexual and gender-based violence.
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Will the world be the same again?

[podcast] Can artificial intelligence and machine learning based solutions address the healthcare challenges?


This Podcast features Professor (Dr) Rishi Sethi and Amit Khare, who were speakers for the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) - a special series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore from World Health Day (7 April 2020) to World Environment Day (5 June 2020). They spoke on "How AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) based solutions can address the challenges in healthcare including those in India."

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[video] Can artificial intelligence and machine learning based solutions address the healthcare challenges?



Need for immediate nationalisation of health services

Ram Shankar met with a fatal hit-and-run accident in rural area of Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh on 16 April, 2020 and was referred by the District Hospital to Trauma Centre of King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow. He could not be admitted there and was referred to nearby Balrampur Hospital. From there he was referred to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. He was denied admission at these government facilities as only coronavirus affected patients were being admitted and beds had to be kept free for them. Leaving no choice for them the attendants had to take him to one private hospital after another because either it was too expensive or treatment was unsatisfactory.
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#SDGtalks featured Dr Mayank Somani and Dr Ajaya Kumar: Health impacts of tobacco

On Tuesday, 12th May (4:30pm India time), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Dr Mayank Somani and Dr Ajaya Kumar, who shared their insights on "health impacts of tobacco use."

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[podcast] Health for all and COVID-19


This Podcast features Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary who was the keynote speaker for Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) on "Health security for all & COVID-19: role of parliamentarians." He is a Member of Parliament (MP) from Bangladesh; Barrister at law, and Chairman of Dhaka International University. He is also part of Asia Pacific Parliamentarians' Caucus for tobacco control and NCDs prevention (APCAT Parliamentarians) and Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs prevention (APCAT).

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[video] Health security for all and COVID-19



#SDGtalks featured Dr Ishwar Gilada: Journey to end AIDS since first case got diagnosed in India - reflections from longest serving HIV medical expert in the country

On Monday, 4th May (3pm India time), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Dr Ishwar Gilada, who shared his insights on "Journey to end AIDS since first case got diagnosed in India - reflections from longest serving HIV medical expert in the country."

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#SDGtalks featured Dr Pooja Ramakant, Dr Lopamudra Das Roy and Bret and Peggy Miller: Reality check on preventing breast cancer and averting untimely deaths

On Friday, 22nd May (7pm India time/ 9:30am NY), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Dr Lopamudra Das Roy, Dr Pooja Ramakant and Bret and Peggy Miller, who shared their insights on "Reality check on preventing breast cancer and averting untimely deaths."
 
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#SDGtalks featured Prof Rishi Sethi & Amit Khare: How artificial intelligence & machine learning based solutions can address the challenges in healthcare

On Friday, 1st May (8pm India time/ 10:30am NY), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Prof (Dr) Rishi Sethi and Amit Khare, who shared their insights on "How AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) based solutions can address the challenges in healthcare including those in India."
 
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[podcast] Humanitarian response to emergencies like COVID-19 must meet needs of all, including those with SRHR needs


This Podcast features Aditi Ghosh, Deputy Director, Humanitarian Programme, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Also insights from Anisur Rahman (Director Migration, Awaz Foundation Bangladesh); Sanna Johnson (Regional Vice President of IRC International Rescue Committee in Asia); Zahra Fathi (head of Family Planning Association of Iran); Deepak Malik (Regional Programme Manager for Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response, HelpAge International) and others.

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[video] Humanitarian response in wake of #COVID19pandemic must meet #SRHR & other essential needs of all


#SDGtalks featured Jon Jandai: Self-reliance and sustainable living

On Wednesday, 6th May (1:30pm India time/ 3pm Thailand), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Jon Jandai, who shared his insights on "self-reliance and sustainable living."
 
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[podcast] Patents, right to health and access to medicine | Anand Grover


This Podcast features Anand Grover who was the keynote speaker for Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) on "Patents, right to health and access to medicine." Anand Grover, is a noted senior Supreme Court lawyer and former United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on the Right to Health (2008-2014). He co-founded the Delhi-based Lawyers' Collective in 1981. He has actively advocated for and represented human rights defenders as a lawyer, and also has been a globally respected voice on access to medicines and human right to health.

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[video] Patents, right to health and access to medicine | Anand Grover | #SDGtalks



[podcast] Sustainable development: holistic approach with reference to Gandhian ideas | Ela Gandhi | #SDGtalks


This Podcast features Ela Gandhi who was the keynote speaker for Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) on "Sustainable development - a holistic approach with reference to Gandhian ideas". Ela Gandhi is a noted peace activist, former Member of Parliament and former Vice President of Natal Indian Congress in South Africa, and granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi. She fought against apartheid in South Africa, was under house arrest for nine years, and has worked tirelessly to end all forms of violence. She founded the Gandhi Development Trust which promotes non-violence, and was a founder member and chair of the Mahatma Gandhi Salt March Committee. In 2002, she received the Community of Christ International Peace Award and in 2007, in recognition of her work to promote Mahatma Gandhi's legacy in South Africa, she was awarded the prestigious Padma Bushan award by the President of India.

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[video] Sustainable development: a holistic approach with reference to Gandhian ideas | Ela Gandhi



COVID-19 makes the bag of woes heavier for marginalized populations

Agenda 2030 is a commitment by all countries to achieve sustainable development by 2030 for all, ensuring that no one is left behind, including marginalised communities like LGBT and sex workers. However, the stark reality is that, even in normal times, these vulnerable communities in Asia and the Pacific, often suffer a host of inequities and discriminatory laws. Grappling with stigma and discrimination, they often constitute the populations-on-blindspot when it comes to accessing health services (including sexual and reproductive health services), livelihood, social security and societal acceptance. COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated their situation and driven them to the wall, not just in terms of their physical vulnerability to the disease but also in terms of the above factors.
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7th #APCRSHR10 Dialogues features Aditi Ghosh, Deputy Director, Humanitarian Programme, IPPF

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[podcast] Climate justice & SDGs: Some important lessons in global solidarity that we learnt in Kindergarten


This Podcast features Tetet Nera-Lauron, a noted climate justice activist, who is part of Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung | Center for International Dialogue and Cooperation Advisor for United Nations program | International Politics Unit | Twitter @tetetlauron.

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[video] Climate justice and sustainable development: Some important lessons in global solidarity that we learnt in Kindergarten



Will Indonesia mitigate COVID-19 by enforcing stronger tobacco control and ratifying global tobacco treaty?

[हिंदी] President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, has been sent an appeal to urgently strengthen the response to corona virus disease (COVID-19) in the country, by stronger enforcement of comprehensive and evidence-based tobacco control measures, which includes immediate ratification of the global tobacco treaty (World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control). Studies in various countries globally show that people with pre-existing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are more likely to become severely ill or die from COVID-19. Tobacco use is a common major risk factor of most NCDs.
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#SDGtalks featured Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary: Health security for all and COVID-19: role of parliamentarians

On Wednesday, 29th April (2:30pm India time/ 3pm Bangladesh), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary, who shared his insights on "Health security for all and COVID-19: role of parliamentarians."

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#SDGtalks featured Anand Grover: Access to medicines and human right to health

On Friday, 24th April (3pm India time), the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) series, co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, featured Anand Grover, who shared his insights on "Access to medicines and human right to health."
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Why development justice and feminist fossil-fuel free future is the response we need to rebuild after COVID-19 pandemic


This Podcast features Kate Lappin, a noted development justice activist and Regional Secretary of Public Services International (Asia Pacific). She is the former Regional Coordinator of the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD).

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