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UN warns Covid-19 could wipe out gains in equality for women at workAn estimated 40 per cent of women employed globally work in hard-hit sectors such as hospitality and retail. -
Hopes for EU–China climate deal centre on a green recoveryThe 2020 climate agenda was supposed to be all about the European Union and China. Then came the coronavirus. Now what?
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How I got here... Kay Vasey, founder, MeshMindsA lawyer by training, Vasey's non-profit invests in artists who use creative technology to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. -
UN warns coronavirus may push millions of children into underage labourCoronavirus pandemic may spark the first rise in child labour since 2000, the United Nations warned.
Un Opinion
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We should not aim to return to normal– Normal contributed to this pandemic. Governments should direct stimulus measures towards a greener and more equitable normal. -
Covid-19 demonstrates urgent need for cities to prepare for pandemics– Cities and towns need to deepen understanding of their risks from disease outbreaks, as for other more visible threats like extreme weather. -
Rethinking business and human rights in transboundary river governance in South Asia– The transboundary rivers of South Asia are seeing increased business investments and infrastructure development. There is a growing need for the integration of businesses and human rights frameworks in water governance decision-making.
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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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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What would the world be like if there was water for all?– Worldwide, 100 million families are stuck in a cycle of poverty and disease because of the lack of access to clean water. What would it take to slake humanity's thirst for water in a sustainable way?
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Don't be spectators: UNDP boss calls on corporates to act on climate– The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.
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