The plaintiffs, who come from parts of the world where established forests are being logged to produce wood pellets for bioenergy, highlighted a serious loophole in the accounting for emissions from forest burning, arguing that this practice is not carbon neutral.
As International Women's Day 2019 celebrates global progress on gender equality with the theme #BalanceforBetter, women in the region remain nowhere near on par with men when it comes to their participation in the economy.
Accused of being complicit in not only deforestation but also human right abuses in plantations, the European Union, of which France is a member, is keen to combat unsustainable imports, known as a key driver to deforestation.
Erin Jan Sinogba and Daniele Ponzi –
Green business is a win-win for all, but the private sector alone cannot finance its growth. Here's how policymakers can help scale up Asia's sustainable business, write Asian Development Bank's Daniele Ponzi and Erin Jan Sinogba.
Katja Iversen –
World leaders must hone in on gender equality and harness a smart and simple solution to global economic problems with a massive return on investment: women.
Globally, annual waste generation is set to increase by as much as 70% by 2050, even as the world population increases by less than half that. How can international institutions help countries develop the latest waste-management systems?
Seventy years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we face one of the biggest challenges and injustices of all times. How can climate change solutions help tackle poverty and ensure rights for the most vulnerable communities?
The world must wake up to the economic opportunities offered by the low carbon economy or face rising consequences of climate inaction, writes World Resources Institute's Manish Bapna.
Brazil's financial sector is dependent on natural capital to support economic growth and ensure future returns for investors. Nature's assets are abundant in Brazil, from its farmland, forests and energy ...
start2see and Build21c have undertaken a detailed analysis of all the significant greenhouse gas emission sources related to building (the structure of) a house. By breaking down emissions per material, ...
China has plans to continue its 'clean revolution' over the next five years, with significant targets for low-carbon energy, energy efficiency and clean technology. This report looks at how the ...
