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Growing disaster threats put human survival in doubt, warns UNAir pollution, diseases, drought, climate change and earthquakes are creating risks 'in a way that we have not anticipated'. -
Expert explains why Melaka should obtain a credit ratingJoshua Gallo, former senior municipal finance specialist at the World Bank, discusses how obtaining a credit rating can help cities tackle the lack of funding for sustainable infrastructure projects.
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Australian islanders to lodge landmark UN complaint on climate changeThe complaint will be the first legal action worldwide brought by inhabitants of low-lying islands against a nation state, lawyers say. -
Roundtable: How will the world stem global biodiversity loss?As a major new report warns that biodiversity loss presents an existential threat to human life, we asked the experts what should be done.
Un Opinion
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The crisis of multilateralism is an opportunity– Increasingly destructive natural disasters, geopolitical shifts, and glaring inequalities have forced the international community to acknowledge that existing frameworks for addressing global issues collectively are in need of an overhaul. In fact, this may be the world's last chance to get serious about sustainable development. -
Can globalisation become more sustainable and inclusive?– With the rise of nationalism, multilateralism and global cooperation are under increasing threat, posing a serious risk to future prosperity. Business and finance leaders need to make the Sustainable Development Goals a priority if they want to combat current threats and create positive global impact. -
Mean, lean and green: Finding a new path for sustainable finance– Left to themselves, financial markets can create outcomes that are lean and mean, but not always green or inclusive. Charting a course for sustainable finance takes courage and vision, writes the United Nations' Steven Stone.
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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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From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
Policy & Finance
From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
– A study released on Wednesday shows women in every country still do far more unpaid work, like childcare and chores, than men. -
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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