February 20, 2019

What next? 4 ways to build a sustainable future

  By Poppie Mphuthing, Editorial Lead, Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum   How can we achieve the sustainable development goals? What urgent action is needed […]
February 20, 2019

5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future

  By Johnny Wood , Writer, Formative Content, World Economic Forum To the uninitiated, mangroves might appear to be merely coastal cousins of inland forests, but […]
February 20, 2019

These 11 EU states already meet their 2020 renewable energy targets

  By Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content. Almost half of the European Union’s (EU) 28 member states have already hit, or are close to hitting, […]
February 12, 2019

The road ahead to building a more sustainable world

 The road ahead to building a more sustainable world by Achim Steiner Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). “The Garden of Eden is no more”, Sir David […]
December 6, 2018

GDP is no longer an accurate measure of economic progress. Here’s why

  GDP is no longer an accurate measure of economic progress. Here’s why – By Pushpam Kumar, Chief, Ecosystem Services Economics Unit It is critically important […]
November 27, 2018
Globalization 4.0 – what it means and how it could benefit us all

Globalisation 4.0 – what it means and how it could benefit us all

 Globalisation 4.0 – what it means and how it could benefit us all – by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum After World […]
November 9, 2018
Healing of Ozone Layer gives hope for climate action: UN report

Healing of Ozone Layer gives hope for climate action: UN report

  The findings of a new UN-backed report, released on Monday, showing the ongoing healing of the ozone layer, are being hailed as a demonstration of what […]
November 9, 2018
Fleeing violence, Cameroonian refugee arrivals in Nigeria pass 30,000, reports UN refugee agency

Fleeing violence, Cameroonian refugee arrivals in Nigeria pass 30,000, reports UN refugee agency

 The number of Cameroonians fleeing violence and seeking refuge in neighbouring Nigeria has crossed the 30,000-mark, the United Nations refugee agency has said, highlighting that the […]
August 3, 2018
UN launches guide for countries to improve location-based data management to better inform decision-making

UN launches guide for countries to improve location-based data management to better inform decision-making

 The guide includes advice on how to collect, access and use geospatial information to develop effective policies, and more accurately support decision-makers in directing aid and […]
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