Sustainable cities and communities – Books for Sustainable Development Goal 11 announced
On 10 November, the eleventh list of books for the UN SDG Book Club was announced. The list of titles in all six official UN languages, aimed at children aged 6-12, focuses on SDG 11 – sustainable cities and communities.
Sustainability and Post COVID-19 take centre stage at IPA General Assembly
The International Publishers Association General Assembly on Monday 23 November was marked by the results of the association’s elections but also featured the publication of a COVID-19 stocktaking report and guest speeches from United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres and Booker-shortlisted author, Tsitsi Dangarembga.
Frankfurter Buchmesse and the International Publishers Association partner to host a series of events on current issues and trends in publishing
Freedom to publish, diversity in the book industry, European Accessibility Act and Global Publishing Industry Report 2020 / With: Prix Voltaire laureate 2020 and speakers from IPA, WIPO, FEP, European Commission and Amnesty International.
IPA Frankfurt Schedule
Find out more about IPA’s full line-up of events at Frankfurt Book Fair from 14-18 October 2020.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Books for Sustainable Development Goal 9 announced
On Friday 15 May, the ninth list of books for the UN SDG Book Club was announced. The list of titles in all six official UN languages, aimed at children aged 6-12, focuses on SDG 9 – industry, innovation and infrastructure.
Decent work and economic growth — Books for Sustainable Development Goal 8 announced
On 22 February 2020, the eighth list of books for the UN SDG Book Club was announced. The list of titles in all six official UN languages, aimed at children aged 6-12, focuses on the eighth sustainable development goal – decent work and economic growth.
Why literacy matters more than ever in the 21st century.
On International Literacy Day, 8 September 2015, the IPA, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), International Authors Forum (IAF) and Reading & Writing Foundation (RWF) jointly call on UN member states to implement coherent and properly resourced strategies to promote literacy for all. Literacy is a basic skill that everyone needs. Without it, people will be condemned to live poorer, less fulfilled lives.