“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
- Decades of progress are overshadowed as Asia and the Pacific fall behind in meeting sustainable development goals
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166993
Climate inaction, biodiversity loss and rising emissions are pushing Asia and the Pacific further away from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the region missing nearly nine out of ten goals by 2030, the United Nations has warned.
English – February 18, 2026 - Sonia Segade Blanco, new general director of Innovation, Sustainability and Digital Transformation of Renfe
https://www.cio.com/article/4134456/sonia-segade-blanco-nueva-directora-general-de-innovacion-sostenibilidad-y-transformacion-digital-de-renfe.html
The until now CIO of Renfe assumes complete leadership of the Innovation, Sustainability and Digital Transformation area to which its Digital Transformation and Technology division reported, after the departure of the previous head, Sonia Araújo López.
Spanish – February 19, 2026 - The U will expand support for innovation in the West in partnership with the USPTO
https://attheu.utah.edu/science-technology/u-to-expand-innovation-support-across-west-in-partnership-with-uspto/
Federal patent officials on Friday celebrated the opening of a new community engagement office in Research Park.
English – February 19, 2026 - World Tourism Resilience Day | United Nations
https://www.un.org/es/observances/tourism-resilience-day
World Tourism Resilience Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tourism.
Spanish – February 17, 2026 - Could iron save the seas? Researchers describe strategy for carbon removal
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/02/17/ocean-iron-fertilization/
Researchers call for a new generation of carefully designed ocean iron fertilization field trials.
English – February 17, 2026 - Beazer Homes' key differentiator? Sustainability and innovation
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/beazer-homes-sustainability/
Beazer Homes' focus on solar energy and energy efficiency reduces utility bills and increases affordability for home buyers.
English – February 16, 2026 - Expo West 2026 highlights innovation, sustainability and market intelligence in all natural products
https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/expo-west-2026-highlights-innovation-sustainability-and-market-intelligence-across-natural-products
Natural Products Expo West returns to Anaheim, CA, March 3-6, 2026, marking 45 years with expanded programming, new engagement initiatives and industry-leading keynote speakers.
English – February 16, 2026 - The future of pharmacy is now: health systems must act to drive innovation, access and sustainability
https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/the-future-of-pharmacy-is-now-health-systems-must-act-to-drive-innovation-access-and-sustainability/
By embracing innovation, optimizing operations, and championing change, pharmaceutical leaders can ensure their organizations are not only prepared for the future but are also actively shaping it.
English – February 17, 2026