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Who is the man Jeff Bezos chose to spend $10 billion as head of his Earth Fund?Andrew Steer says he wants the fund to drive 'systemic change to address the climate and nature crises, with a focus on people'. -
Empowering women is crucial to ensure food security in the aftermath of Covid-19, says UNFood & Agriculture
Empowering women is crucial to ensure food security in the aftermath of Covid-19, says UN
FAO-IFAD-WFP event to focus on women's leadership in efforts to build back better from the pandemic.
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Using big data to measure environmental inclusivity in citiesLower-income urban communities bear the brunt of environmental burdens, even in wealthy green cities around the world. -
Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing nations tackle climate changePolicy & Finance
Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing nations tackle climate change
With the Covid-19 pandemic driving up government debt across many nations, there are growing calls for 'debt swaps' to be used to help developing nations achieve a 'green recovery'.
Opinion
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Climate safety nets for all– The extreme weather that comes with climate change will leave the world's poorest and most vulnerable even worse off, overwhelming today's system of humanitarian aid. Strengthening poor people's climate resilience is crucial. -
Can palm oil become a sustainable investment?– Investors are wary of palm oil due to its social and environmental ills. But given the lack of viable alternatives and the possibility of sustainable production, investors may wish to view certified palm oil in a different light. -
How droughts and floods lead to migration — and 7 things governments can do to help– Policymakers must prepare for the consequences of water crises by adopting improvements that address the concerns of those vulnerable to migration.
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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The solar cow that powered an African village– Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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