“Inclusive Capitalism, Technological advances, and the Sustainable Development Goals as key elements to promote Sustainable Economic and Social Innovation”
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Title, URL, Summary, Language and Publication Date
- Costs and benefits of halving nitrogen waste for global sustainable development goals
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-025-01874-2
Nitrogen waste poses substantial threats to global sustainable development through multiple pathways, leading the United Nations to propose halving nitrogen waste as a means to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
English – January 6, 2026 - DEWA Innovation and Sustainability Center strengthens its role in climate education and clean energy capacity development
https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/08/dewa-sustainability-and-innovation-centre-strengthens-role-in-climate-education-and-clean-energy-capacity-building/
DEWA's Innovation and Sustainability Center expands clean energy education, vocational training and innovation to support Dubai's 2050 goals.
English – January 8, 2026 - Questions about the environment? Bili may have answers
https://red.msudenver.edu/2026/questions-about-the-environment-bili-may-have-answers/
Computer scientist launches Sustainability Hub and new AI chatbot to improve green decision making.
English – January 9, 2026 - War in Sudan leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/01/sudan-war-leaves-millions-hungry-and-displaced-as-health-system-nears-collapse/
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: time to act globally for people and planet
English – January 10, 2026 - Teck Trail BC: Leading sustainable mining innovation in 2026
https://farmonaut.com/mining/teck-trail-bc-leading-sustainable-mining-innovation-in-2026
Discover how metals and mining innovation in British Columbia is driving sustainability, advanced technologies and economic growth for a cleaner future.
English – January 6, 2026 - How AI is changing the university
https://news.asu.edu/20260105-science-and-technology-how-ai-changing-college
Artificial intelligence is the “great equalizer,” in the words of ASU President Michael Crow. It has forced industries, including higher education, to adapt quickly to keep pace with its rapid advancement.
English – January 5, 2026 - 13 HKUST research projects get maximum funding from RGC Collaborative Research Fund and Research Impact Fund
https://hkust.edu.hk/news/13-hkust-research-projects-secure-top-funding-rgc-collaborative-research-fund-and-research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has demonstrated outstanding research leadership in the Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) 2025/26 and the Research Impact Fund (RIF) under the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the University Grants Committee (UGC).
English – January 7, 2026 - To examine awareness, implementation and challenges of sustainable development goal 6 in rural Osun State, Nigeria
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-23154-0
As the global community intensifies its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, this study examines the awareness, implementation and challenges of SDG 6 in rural communities in Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State, Nigeria.
English – January 6, 2026