“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
- Media notice | The United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum commemorates 10 years of uniting knowledge and frontier policies for sustainable development
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2025/05/media-advisory-sti-forum/
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: time to act globally for people and planet
English – May 16, 2025 - Expand innovation in sustainability
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/events/scaling-sustainability-innovation-2025
This conference sought to bring together leading academics, sustainability-focused entrepreneurs [also known as ecopreneurs], and business leaders to share challenges and best practices for scaling sustainability innovation.
English – May 14, 2025 - Drivers and barriers to sustainability-oriented innovations in Brazilian denim processing facilities: expert-driven decision support | Communications Humanities and Social Sciences
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05006-4
The textile and clothing sector, particularly denim treatment facilities (DTF), is responsible for significant environmental impacts, especially in water-scarce regions such as Pernambuco, Brazil.
English – May 16, 2025 - Fijian roots and stories inspired environmental science graduate
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/05/13/fijian-roots-stories-inspired-grad/
Maya Singh is graduating from UH Mānoa with a bachelor's degree in environmental science and a mission to protect coastal ecosystems.
English – May 13, 2025 - From crisis to sustainable impact at scale: rethinking global development
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/from-crisis-to-sustainable-impact-at-scale-rethinking-global-development/
The Scaling Community of Practice High Level Advisory Group calls for transformational scaling to replace outdated support models.
English – May 16, 2025 - China says to accelerate financial support for science and technology innovation
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/china-says-accelerate-financial-support-sci-tech-innovation-2025-05-14/
The piece provides a useful signal about China, saying it accelerates financial support for innovation in science and technology and helps read the week from the intersection between sustainability, innovation and responsibility.
English – May 14, 2025 - SDPEG students highlight sustainable solutions for a changing world
https://www.uvm.edu/cals/cdae/news/sdpeg-students-highlight-sustainable-solutions-changing-world
The piece provides a useful signal that SDPEG students highlight sustainable solutions for a changing world and helps read the week from the intersection between sustainability, innovation and responsibility.
English – May 12, 2025 - Faculty and Staff Achievements in Spring 2025
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025/05/14/faculty-staff-achievements-spring-2025/
A list of faculty and staff members whose work was recognized in various ways, from January 2025 to May 2025. These achievements include funding from external organizations, appointments, and professional awards.
English – May 14, 2025