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WWF's green finance head Jeanne Stampe moves to new low-carbon economy research hub in LondonPolicy & Finance
WWF's green finance head Jeanne Stampe moves to new low-carbon economy research hub in London
The sustainable finance expert has joined a newly formed research hub in London that examines how to bring about a low carbon economy. -
Students for sustainability… Yale-NUS College’s Aidan MockOne of the brains behind Singapore’s first climate rally, Aidan Mock believes that youths should take part in political activity to gain more control over their futures. Passionate about environmental activism and coral reefs, he shares his sustainability journey so far.
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'Please, we are not animals': Virus fears weigh on Cambodia's garment workersCambodia's garment factories remain open despite growing fears among workers about catching the virus. -
As protests rock Chile, COP25 move shines a spotlight on inequalityWith just a month to go to the 2019 United Nations climate talks, protests over economic inequality and high living costs have forced Chile to withdraw as host country. If governments want to fight climate change and avoid social unrest, tackling inequality must be part of the equation, say observers.
Equity Opinion
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Climate justice is racial justice– Polluting and extractive facilities have been placed in black, brown, and indigenous communities around the world—and they are suffering the consequences. -
Safer, more sustainable transport in a post-Covid-19 world– The Covid-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. Over the long term, public transport is one investment that can create jobs quickly while reducing carbon emissions, making roads safer and improving people’s access to their work and other opportunities. -
Averting a Covid-19 security crisis in Africa– Although Covid-19 does not affect all equally, it does confirm the axiom that, in today’s interconnected world, global challenges require global solutions. The only way to build a safer post-Covid world is to ensure that Africa is not left behind.
Videos
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What you need to know about sustainable cooling and climate change– What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.
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