Month: July 2025

ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment

Stuart Mitchell

The 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) concluded on 13 June with the adoption of the first-ever international labour standards aimed at preventing exposure to, and protecting workers from, biological hazards in the workplace, a landmark step in global efforts to safeguard occupational health and safety across all sectors. The Convention (C 192) calls on Member States to formulate national policies and adopt measures on occupational safety and health that include the prevention and protection against biological hazards, and the development of preparedness and response measures to deal with accidents and…

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CIPR signs Venice Pledge committing to responsible AI principles

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has signed the Venice Pledge, affirming its commitment to embedding responsible artificial intelligence (AI) practices across the public relations profession.  The Venice Pledge – developed by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management – was co-signed by the Institute and more than 20 other public relations bodies. Ratified by the Alliance’s Board of Directors, the Pledge updates its Responsible AI Guiding Principles.  The seven Responsible AI Guiding Principles provide a shared framework for the ethical, transparent, and human-centred application of AI…

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Ocean protection: UNESCO expands its educational programmes

Stuart Mitchell

On the occasion of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) last month, UNESCO calls on its Member States to make education a central lever for ocean protection. In Nice, UNESCO unveiled new initiatives, ranging from classrooms to video games, to raise young people’s awareness of the need to safeguard marine ecosystems. The Organization also strengthened its partnerships to ensure funding of those initiatives.   To protect the ocean, we must change our relationship with it, and this change begins with education. UNESCO is supporting its Member States to integrate the…

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National Fundraising Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Stuart Mitchell

The winners of the National Fundraising Awards 2025 were revealed last month at a glittering ceremony in London’s QEII centre. The awards, recognising excellence and best practice, provide a platform to showcase fundraisers and their incredible work in the charity sector. Hosted by comedian Paul Sinha for the second year running, fundraisers, charities, fundraising campaigns and charity partnerships were celebrated across 12 categories. The winners are: Fundraising Campaign of the Year, sponsored by the Production Hub – The Big 180 campaign: Prostate Cancer UK, Paddy Power, and the Professional Darts Corporation.…

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WRAP EU hold talks on Mandatory Food Waste Reporting, Textiles EPR and Circular Living in Europe

Stuart Mitchell

WRAP EU hosted its first major event in Brussels last month to discuss key incoming EU policies under the revised Waste Framework Directive, and how to transform Europe towards more circular living.  The special meeting convened members of the European Commission, senior business executives from the food, plastics and clothing sectors, bankers, NGOs, trusts & foundations and MEPs. Delegates were invited to discuss how the EU can move from a damaging linear business model of take, make and dispose to a more Circular Living model of reuse, repair and remanufacture…

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