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Singapore, Japan driving demand for crocodile-skin handbags as plan for croc farming expansion exposed in AustraliaLifestyle
Singapore, Japan driving demand for crocodile-skin handbags as plan for croc farming expansion exposed in Australia
A plan by luxury goods brand Hermès to open a 50,000-capacity crocodile farm has alarmed animal welfare campaigners who decry the barbarism of a murky trade. Croc farming is inhumane, unnecessary and poses zoonotic disease outbreak risk, they say. -
Pandemic has widened gap between rich and poor nations in meeting sustainable development goalsPolicy & Finance
Pandemic has widened gap between rich and poor nations in meeting sustainable development goals
Poor countries are lagging even further behind in their response to environmental and social problems such as climate change, inequality and biodiversity loss, a report from UN finds.
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Andrew Charlton chosen to lead sustainability services in Accenture's growth marketsCarbon & Climate
Andrew Charlton chosen to lead sustainability services in Accenture's growth markets
In his new position at the management consultancy, Charlton will be responsible for embedding the latest developments in sustainability into business solutions for clients sitting in Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. -
IKEA Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation launch US$1 billion renewables fundThe organisations will each chip in US$500 million to a fund they envisage will be a catalyst for the energy transition that will unlock billions more in investment to bring green power to remote locations.
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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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