“Inclusive Capitalism, Technological advances, and the Sustainable Development Goals as key elements to promote Sustainable Economic and Social Innovation”
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly news summary on sustainability, innovation, and responsibility.
We appreciate your feedback and suggestions, and we strive to remain your trusted source of information.
Without further ado, here's our summary:
Title, URL, Summary, Language and Publication Date
- These 21 startups are enabling sustainable forestry and promoting well-being
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/09/these-21-innovations-are-enabling-sustainable-forest-management-and-linking-forests-to-human-wellbeing/
Forests are critical to addressing some of the most pressing issues of the day: curbing climate change and biodiversity loss and promoting human well-being.
English – September 20, 2023 - Powered by women: driving sustainability and innovation through gender diversity in Nepal's hydropower sector
https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2023/driving-sustainability-through-gender-diversity-nepal-hydropower
This report documents the journey of companies in Nepal's hydropower sector to close gender gaps in their operations by taking specific and measurable actions and to promote diversity and gender equality between 2020 and 2023.
English – September 21, 2023 - On the hunt for sustainable materials
https://news.mit.edu/2023/avni-singhal-computation-sustainable-materials-0922
Avni Singhal, a doctoral student at MIT, uses computational tools to help design new materials that address environmental challenges. He is also a key student voice on the Department of Materials Science and Engineering graduate committee.
English – September 22, 2023 - Annual cost to achieve the SDGs? More than 5 billion dollars
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2023/09/annual-cost-for-reaching-the-sdgs-more-than-5-trillion/
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: time to act globally for people and planet
English – September 19, 2023 - Why universities should help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
https://es.weforum.org/stories/2023/09/por-que-las-universidades-deben-ayudarnos-a-alcanzar-los-objetivos-de-desarrollo-sostenible/
There are 3 key opportunities where governments can work with universities around the world to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Spanish – September 20, 2023 - Training prepares women in science and technology to lead the drive for sustainability
https://unctad.org/news/training-equips-women-science-and-technology-lead-sustainability-push
Achieving sustainable development requires a solid foundation in science and technology, with more women at the helm.
English – September 18, 2023 - Artificial intelligence to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
https://2021-2025.state.gov/artificial-intelligence-for-accelerating-progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/
The piece provides a useful signal about artificial intelligence to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and helps to read the week from the intersection between sustainability, innovation and responsibility.
English – September 18, 2023 - World leaders sound alarm on Sustainable Development Goals at UN SDG Summit
https://healthpolicy-watch.news/world-leaders-warn-sustainable-development-goals-are-in-peril/
NEW YORK CITY – World leaders issued a political statement Monday warning that the world is far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
English – September 18, 2023