Activism News
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Are we on track to create a sustainable world by 2050?Five years ago, Jonathon Porritt imagined a sustainable world by 2050 in his book The World We Made. In this interview, Porritt reviews progress made so far, says Europe has got it wrong on palm oil, and banks are "stupid" for funding coal. -
Who made my clothes? Asian workers' diaries show 'human cost'The largely female workforce in South Asia is often underpaid, faces verbal and sexual harassment on a daily basis and is forced to work long hours, campaigners say.
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Save together or crash together: Why conserving every animal species countsNational Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to photograph all 12,000 captive animal species to raise awareness about conservation. Eco-Business speaks to him to find out why the blood is on our hands when it comes to the illegal wildlife trade, and how photographs can change the world. -
Bright lights, green cityHere's how a handful of community organisers got the biggest city in America to take on one of the most powerful industries on earth.
Activism Opinion
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What impact investors can learn from activists– If you're an impact investor, how can you make sure that your funding is going to those who need it? Candide Group's Morgan Simon recommends learning from activists: communicate, be purposeful and never settle. -
We need to rethink our moral obligations to create a better world– Part of the difficulty in creating a more sustainable world is bringing about the behaviour change necessary, both at the individual level and collectively. How can we reframe the way we approach sustainability? -
5 ways to make Asian cities more inclusive– With more than half of the global population living in cities today, sustainable development cannot be realised if segments of society cannot participate in all aspects of urban life. Here are five ways to make a city more inclusive.
Videos
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From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
Policy & Finance
From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
– A study released on Wednesday shows women in every country still do far more unpaid work, like childcare and chores, than men. -
This engineer is using old cell phones to stop illegal logging– Logging scars landscapes, destroys habitats and is a major contributor to climate change. Here's how old Android smartphones--that might otherwise end up in a landfill-- are being used to stop illegal logging and curb climate change impacts.
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A dress that measures air pollution– What if you could make air pollution visible by what you wear? This artist did just that, and the result is literally breathtaking.
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2016 was the deadliest year ever for environmental defenders– A Global Witness report has found that more than 200 people were killed for engaging in peaceful protest against corporate mining, logging, agribusiness and poaching activities last year. The trend is growing.
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