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Chinese cities are among biggest emitters of greenhouse gases: StudyA new analysis found that Chinese cities like Handan, Shanghai and Beijing are some of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, with per capita emissions comparable to those of developed countries. -
Investor Group on Climate Change appoints Rebecca Mikula-Wright as CEOThe former ExxonMobil credit analyst takes on the CEO role with 20 years' experience in sustainability and investment banking.
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Asia's cities are worst hit in a warming worldClimate change, water shortage and pollution are worst for Asia’s cities, researchers say. -
Top SDG selected by Australian and NZ companies is climate actionOf top Australian and New Zealand companies that referenced the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their reporting, climate change was the most widely included of all, according to a review released this week.
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Overcoming the Covid-19 disruption to essential health services– Covid-19 will persist much longer than anticipated. If countries do not take action soon to ensure the continuity of essential health services during the pandemic, the future death toll from other diseases will be unacceptably high. -
Building back fairer and greener– The world has a golden opportunity to build back boldly after the pandemic and put gender equality, social responsibility, and environmental protection at the heart of the recovery. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts?
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Rockefeller renews call to help cities become stronger– The Rockefeller Foundation is looking for more cities willing to build economic, social and physical resilience amid a rapidly urbanising world. Submission of applications for the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge ends on September 10.
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Christchurch documentary puts the spotlight on resilient cities– The city of Christchurch, New Zealand offers a symbol of hope to many cities experiencing natural disasters, as captured in this 50-minute documentary.
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