“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
- UN Forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks to sustainable development
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/02/1146822
Current multilateral agreements – global and regional organizations and major development banks – “are not up to the task” of helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN deputy chief said on Tuesday.
English – February 21, 2024 - Impact of China's financial development on the sustainable development goals of countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-02791-2
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to strengthen regional economic and political cooperation and achieve rapid development among participating countries.
English – February 22, 2024 - IKEA's sustainability advances in China with innovation drive reduction of climate footprint
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202402/20/WS65d493eda31082fc043b828f.html
IKEA has shown strong results in its sustainability through advances in innovation and technological development in fiscal year 2023, as it has committed to continue investing in the use of recycled and renewable materials and in electrification throughout its supply chains.
English – February 20, 2024 - How Singapore became Asia's launchpad for sustainable innovation and technology
https://sustainablebrands.com/read/singapore-asias-launch-pad-innovation-tech
We spoke to Damian Chan, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board, to find out more about how it is driving sustainability and the energy transition in.
English – February 19, 2024 - Town Hall on Sustainable Development Goals and Racial Justice
https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/02/sustainable-development-goals-and-racial-justice-town-hall.html
Working with community partners, Miami Law's Environmental Justice Clinic and Human Rights Clinic and Program are collaborating with the Black Audit Project to assess Miami-Dade County.
English – February 20, 2024 - Tackling the climate crisis through biological engineering
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-023-00089-8
As the climate crisis deepens and impacts are felt more frequently and severely around the world, the scientific, engineering and policy communities need more tools and opportunities to make a difference in addressing climate challenges.
English – February 21, 2024 - MoMA's Journey Toward Sustainability: A Case Study on Green Museum Innovation
https://www.museumnext.com/article/momas-journey-to-sustainability-a-case-study-in-green-museum-innovation/
Sustainability has become a central issue in many industries and museums are no exception. As custodians of cultural heritage, museums face unique challenges to reduce.
English – February 21, 2024 - United Nations | UN Deputy Secretary-General champions sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific: a call to action to accelerate progress and collaboration
https://unsdg.un.org/latest/stories/un-deputy-secretary-general-champions-sustainable-development-asia-pacific-call
The piece provides a useful signal about the United Nations | The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations champions sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific: a call to action to accelerate progress and collaboration and helps read the week from the intersection between sustainability, innovation and responsibility.
English – February 22, 2024