The ESG Revolution in Mauritius: Demystifying ESG (Webinar Recap)
Climate change and its effects have touched every corner of the map, and it is apparent that bigger changes are on the horizon. In response, communities, organizations, and government agencies of every size have mobilized to minimize climate impacts.
City Resiliency and Why it Matters (Webinar Recap)
Join us for a look back at a recent webinar, where we join changemakers in the sustainable development space to discuss the topics of resiliency, ESG, and how cities fit into the sustainability picture.
How Global Entities Are Bracing for Climate Change
As an island nation, the Philippines is particularly susceptible to the effects of global climate change, and their example highlights the importance of understanding the long-term environmental and economic benefits of sustainability.
How ICT Drives Progress in Financial Inclusion and Education
This article takes a look at financial inclusion and education, and gives key points on how ICT contributes toward their advancement.
How ICT Drives Progress in Health, Energy, and Climate Change
In this article, we will continue by looking at ICT’s role in accelerating progress in health, energy, and climate change.
Making Renewable Energy Accessible in Developing Countries
According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook – 2016 (WEO – 2016), approximately 1.2 billion people worldwide do not have access to electricity.
Green Investments and Sustainable Development in Indonesia
Indonesia still has a long way to go towards achieving development. Although its gross national income (GNI) rose from USD 10,690 in 2015 to USD 11,220 in 2016, an estimated 93 million Indonesians continue to subsist on USD 3.10 a day (the World Bank’s moderate poverty line).
The Link Between Peace and Sustainable Development
Peace is a key component of sustainable development.
Mainstreaming the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) calls for sustainable consumption and production characterized by resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life.
Deforestation in Supply Chains: A Climate Change Challenge to Sustainable Development
Why deforestation is critical to business and the Global Goals Addressing deforestation is critical to business, climate action and sustainable development. The global trade of soy, palm oil, cattle products and timber products (the four forest-risk commodities) is a major contributor of deforestation. If businesses don’t address their presence in supply chains, there will be significant ramifications for their reputation, operations and expenditure.
Transforming Our World Through Impact Assessments
Reflected in our contemporary way of life are the dire consequences of unabated progress and consumerism. These impacts include climate change, biodiversity loss, corruption, inequalities in opportunities, and mass hunger, to name a few.
The Road to 100% Renewable Energy
Is your country running on 100% renewable energy? Do you think it’s impossible? For Iceland, it’s not.
Tree Hugging: Green Development Goes Mainstream
Green development is a wide field in development and land planning which includes city planning, architecture and landscaping. Green development is, quite literally, green.
How to Mitigate the Effects of the Urban Heat Island
More than half the total global population lives in urban areas. This global rate of urbanization is expected to grow by more than 1% per year until 2030 as people migrate from rural to urban and suburban areas. As this migration occurs, it carries with it a number of potential environmental impacts, including the Urban Heat Island (UHI), which are increasingly concerning for many countries around the world.
How Old Materials Can Make New Construction Green
Construction is one of humankind’s dirtiest practices, and makes green construction a challenging idea. Conservative estimates suggest construction is to blame for more than 4 percent of worldwide particulate emissions, which is a significant cause of changing climate and deteriorating air quality, as well as more water pollution incidents, which include those from the notoriously dirty oil industry.
Sustainability Plans and Municipalities
Balancing economic growth with sustainable development is a challenge for both large and small municipalities.
