Sustainable Development News
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Do Smallholders hold the key to sustainable palm oil?Palm oil smallholders play an increasing role in deforestation and peat degradation. To make sustainable palm oil a reality, an industry is searching for ways to steer these farmers towards more responsible practices. -
With drones, AI and e-vehicles, China crafts green-tech megalopolisBeijing is fostering links between nine cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau to forge the world's biggest urban area offering 70 million people a smart, low-carbon lifestyle.
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Palm oil giants unite to tackle human rights challenges in IndonesiaMajor companies are stepping up to address human rights issues in their supply chains. Forum for the Future's latest collaborative effort is a palm oil industry-first in addressing problems surrounding temporary work and gender equality in Southeast Asia's biggest palm oil exporter. -
Could rag-and-bone men make Singapore a zero waste nation?The neighbourhood rag-and-bone man, known as karung guni, collects more waste than the blue recycling bins dotted around Singapore. Are they the secret weapon to dealing with the city-state’s huge waste problem?
Sustainable Development Opinion
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Want to ward off the apocalypse? Invest in women's health and rights– A world with less population growth offers greater chances of addressing the challenges humanity faces—and investment in women can get us there. -
It's time for action on climate-driven displacement– As wilder weather drives more people from their homes, the world needs emissions cuts, better resilience and to protect the rights of those on the move. -
Europe must answer the climate call– After leading by example to clinch the Paris climate agreement in 2015, the European Union must step up again as it revisits its initial target for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The latest scientific findings show that the world is confronting a climate emergency that demands leadership that only Europe can now provide.
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Ideas to tackle the existential threat of global warming– Suggestions by delegates at the World Bank's recent Innovate4Climate event in Singapore included: Supporting developing countries in their efforts to conserve the forests, and launching more incubators for climate-friendly solutions.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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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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More than a nature series, Netflix's Our Planet is a call to action– Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
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