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Abandoned by banks, Indonesia's poor farmers turn to crowdfundingMost smallholders in Asia face an uphill battle to access credit, leaving them unable to modernise and boost yields - but technology could help change that. -
World could feed itself if people ate less meat, cut waste - studyLivestock are responsible for about 14.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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8 things you need to know about the IPCC 1.5˚C reportThe world is off track from its agreed-upon goal of limiting global warming, say leading climate scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in their latest report. What now? -
Philippine resort city chooses 'morally correct' low-carbon pathPuerto Princesa, a coastal city on the Philippine island of Palawan, preserves its forests, uses 'green building' design and shuns the diesel that once powered generators in homes and hotels, as it remains vulnerable to climate change.
Un Opinion
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Achieving the SDGs is the best way to honour Mandela's legacy– The centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth is a reminder that the fight for a just, sustainable world is not yet over. Will humanity step up to take action against climate change? -
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. -
Tackling food waste is a $700 billion opportunity. Here’s how to seize it.– As food waste increases by 33 per cent in the next 10 years, current efforts should include tapping into recent technologies including the use of biotech tools, University of Illinois' Esther Ngumbi writes.
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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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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. -
'Stand up for someone's rights today,' UN urges on Human Rights Day– Upholding human rights forms the basis of resilient and cohesive societies rooted in inclusion, justice and the rule of law, said United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on rights day.
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