International Cooperation News
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Western governments and philanthropists pump $20m into Southeast Asian clean energyThe innovative "venture philanthropy" platform hopes to accelerate the region's renewable energy transition by making funding more accessible to project developers. -
Scientists urge world leaders to ramp up targets to protect global biodiversityWith the global population set to balloon to 10 billion people by 2050, scientists are calling for mankind to set aside sufficient amounts of ecosystems on land and at sea to ensure the survival of the many other species.
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Oxford University offers boost for businesses that put people before profitThe world-leading British university is seeking to maximise the impact of its academic research on the world. -
Businesses pledge climate change action at New York summitClimate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding, droughts, storms and heatwaves as average global temperatures rise to new records. Here's how businesses are responding to these challenges.
International Cooperation Opinion
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The latest climate science must mobilise us, not paralyse us– The IPCC's latest report is a frightening glimpse into a world that's 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer. But it's not time to give up, and Costa Rica is an example of how quickly we can turn the situation around if there is political willpower. -
Going full circle for growth and the planet– Overhauling wasteful manufacturing and consumption to achieve a circular economy would benefit the climate, people, and businesses, write UNIDO’s Li Yong and UNESCAP’s Hongjoo Hahm. -
Google searches reveal where people are most concerned about climate change– If online searches are a window into the questions that are playing on society’s collective mind, what does Google say about how concerned Australians are about climate change?
Videos
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Changing Course: The beginning– Changing Course, the Eco-Business film and photography exhibition, brought together thought leaders, NGOs, and Singapore businesses to discuss and learn about climate action.
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Is the circular economy key to a prosperous Singapore?– At the Eco Action Day event in Singapore last month, youth participants and industry veterans alike agreed that the circular economy isn’t only good for the environment, but is also a practical and profitable idea.
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Seizing the economic prize of the SDGs– The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created to end poverty, inequality, and environmental destruction and to chart a new path towards sustainability. For businesses, it comes with a promise of long-term profitability, too.
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Faced with ‘clear science, real threats,’ countries must remain committed to Paris climate deal – UN
Carbon & Climate
Faced with ‘clear science, real threats,’ countries must remain committed to Paris climate deal – UN
– At a high level event seeking to reinvigorate the political momentum on climate change, senior UN officials say climate change is an unprecedented and growing threat, but it also comes with a massive opportunity that should not be missed.
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