Un News
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Rich nations must eat less meat to tackle climate change - campaignersThe average person in Britain eats more than three times the government's recommended 70 grams of red or processed meat each day. -
Green financing in Asia: False momentum or real impact?At least US$2.5 trillion annually is needed to achieve the SDGs, but investing in climate and sustainable development projects can be perceived as risky business by traditional investors. Experts at the Responsible Business Forum offer pointers on how to get financiers on board.
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As climate change takes its toll, world leaders call for adaptationA new global initiative led by former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon aims to help the world adapt to the fallout from a changing climate. -
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.
Un Opinion
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IPCC report signals the need to hold Japan's Abe to his word on climate– As Japanese financial institutions begin inching away from coal funding and citizens protest one of the world’s dirtiest fossil fuels, will the prime minister of the world’s fifth biggest emitter heed the warning of the recent IPCC report? 350.org’s Shin Furuno explains why it’s more critical than ever to hold the country’s leader to account. -
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.
Videos
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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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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.
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