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‘Green Belt and Road’ in the spotlightHow will the second Belt and Road Forum address the global infrastructure initiative’s environmental impact? -
Feeding Japan's appetite for meatGrowing awareness of the meat industry's environmental footprint is slowing the growth of demand for meat, but global appetite is proving insatiable. But solutions exist to lessen the impact of livestock production, said food experts at a recent forum in Tokyo.
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How e-commerce is improving rural livelihoods and food safety in ChinaFollowing major food safety scandals in China, demand has increased for safe and organic produce from the countryside, linking rural farmers to urban consumers. How is e-commerce improving the lives of China's emerging rural entrepreneurs? -
Cities may save some species from extinction, but they don’t save species’ ecological functionsGlobal
Cities may save some species from extinction, but they don’t save species’ ecological functions
Some species are not only able to adapt to life in urban areas but actually thrive and grow more abundant than they might have in their natural surroundings, research finds.
Cities Opinion
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What do cities for the people look like?– Overcrowded, dirty, and disorderly cities undermine residents’ health as much as their happiness. With urbanisation occurring at an unprecedented rate, there is an urgent need for careful planning, collaboration, communication, and consensus. -
Smart cities hold the key to sustainable development– How we respond to rising urbanisation and plan for its expansion in Asia Pacific is likely to decide whether recent development gains can be made sustainable, writes UN Under-Secretary-General Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. -
Leaving no worker behind in a low carbon future– How can the shift towards a low carbon economy ensure social equity and a just transition for all workers?
Cities Videos
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How would you better the world with a million dollars?– After two months of searching for sustainability solutions and a showdown between six finalists, the finale of The Liveability Challenge 2018 culminated in a proposal for biodegradable straws winning nearly a million dollars.
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
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Don't be spectators: UNDP boss calls on corporates to act on climate– The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.
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Changing Course: The beginning– Changing Course, the Eco-Business film and photography exhibition, brought together thought leaders, NGOs, and Singapore businesses to discuss and learn about climate action.
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