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Nov 30, 2021 · Leading civil society voices told us why this is so crucial to ensure a healthy environment for all. On 8 October 2021, the UN Human Rights Council declared that having a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right, with 43 votes in favor and 4 abstentions. The measure was first debated during the 1990s, and the new resolution ...
May 31, 2022 · World Environment Day, on 5 June, is a global event to celebrate and encourage action on the climate crisis. The cost of climate adaptation in developing nations is now estimated to be $500 billion a year. CO2 emissions will need to halve by 2030, the UN says, to avoid temperature rises of 2.7C and higher by the end of the century.
Three areas are critical to achieve this: access to energy, responsible resource management, and good governance. First, people need access to energy to leave poverty behind. But the energy sector also has a very high potential for reducing poverty while making “green” gains. However, the electricity challenge remains daunting.
May 19, 2015 · A strong education system broadens access to opportunities, improves health, and bolsters the resilience of communities – all while fueling economic growth in a way that can reinforce and accelerate these processes. Moreover, education provides the skills people need to thrive in the new sustainable economy, working in areas such as renewable ...
Mar 20, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
May 22, 2020 · 1. Biodiversity ensures health and food security. Biodiversity underpins global nutrition and food security. Millions of species work together to provide us with a large array of fruits, vegetables and animal products essential to a healthy, balanced diet – but they are increasingly under threat.
May 18, 2021 · The message is loud and clear. Today, consumers around the world do want to live more sustainably. Many expect businesses to play a positive role in society and feel that when it comes to driving positive change, brands bear as much responsibility as governments. In one survey, 66% of all respondents, and 75% of millennial respondents, said ...
Jun 9, 2022 · 90% of executives believe sustainability is important, but only 60% of organizations have sustainabililty strategies. Embedding sustainability in strategy is essential to meet evolving investor pressure, consumer demand, and regulatory requirements. Sustainability has also been proven to attract top talent, reduce costs, and boost profits.
Mar 19, 2021 · Here’s eight reasons the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says we need to protect forests. 1. Healthy forests mean healthy people. Forests provide people with an array of resources including fresh air, clean water and nutritious foods. Many also associate them with physical recreation and good mental health.
Apr 11, 2024 · Earth Day is an international day devoted to our planet. It draws attention to the environment and promotes conservation and sustainability. Each year on 22 April, around 1 billion people around the world take action to raise awareness of the climate crisis and bring about behavioural change to protect the environment.
