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New Zealand start-up uses pineapple leaves and algae to make sustainable shoesPineapple leaves, an agricultural waste product, are turned into a leather alternative while algae from toxic blooms is used for the soles of the sneakers. -
New Zealand PM Ardern urged to apply crisis skills to climate changeEnvironmentalists urge re-elected leader, who won praise for her handling of the pandemic, to double down on fossil fuel use and farming emissions.
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How a pandemic changed the chief sustainability officerSome corporate sustainability teams have dwindled in recent months as businesses put survival ahead of green ambitions. Others have grown in status, as companies join the dots between environmental and social wellbeing and business resilience. Eco-Business explores how Covid-19 changed the role of the sustainability officer. -
Faced with a crisis, airlines seek delay on climate measuresThe aviation sector deserves support to recover from Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean a free pass on climate.
Opinion
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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?
Videos
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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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