“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
- La Mahalla: an important social bridge between civil society and the government to support sustainable development
https://unu.edu/event/mahalla-important-social-bridge-between-civil-society-and-government-support-sustainable
On April 22, 2026, UNU will co-host a high-level dialogue to explore the role of civil society institutions in achieving the SDGs.
English – April 10, 2026 - Development finance gap risks reversing decades of progress
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/04/1167277
Global fragmentation, deepening geopolitical tensions and conflict are putting decades of development progress at risk, the UN warned in a report published Thursday, calling for increased investment to meet internationally agreed goals.
English – April 9, 2026 - Cobb County Sustainability Expo Highlights Recycling, Green Innovation
https://cobbcountycourier.com/2026/04/cobb-county-sustainability-expo-highlights-recycling-and-green-innovation/
Cobb County Leaders Highlight Recycling, Electric Vehicles and Sustainability Efforts at 3rd Annual Sustainability Expo
English – April 10, 2026 - The dam dilemma: the potential of hybrid solutions and horizontal governance for a fairer energy future?
https://www.uab.cat/web/sala-de-premsa-icta-uab/detall-noticia/the-dam-dilemma-the-potential-of-hybrid-solutions-and-horizontal-governance-for-a-more-just-energy-future-1345819915004.html?cid=1345819915004&d=Touch&detid=1345984382703&pagename=ICTA%2FPage%2FTemplatePageNoticiaWebDetalle_WAI
There are currently more than 3,700 large hydroelectric dams planned or under construction across the Global South, replicating many of the environmental impacts.
English – April 7, 2026 - Embracing innovation and sustainability through powder coating
https://www.pfonline.com/articles/embracing-innovation-sustainability-through-powder-coating
Explore PCI Powder Coating Week highlights, innovative effects, industry insights and the 2026 40 Under 40 award winners.
English – April 6, 2026 - Understand how the factory that is the second largest in the world manages to produce at a surreal pace and dominate the streets with technology and sustainability.
https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/understand-how-the-factory-that-is-the-second-largest-in-the-world-manages-to-produce-at-a-surreal-pace-and-dominate-the-streets-with-techno-flpc96/
The NIU factory produces an electric motorcycle every 10 seconds with high automation, establishing itself as the second largest in the world.
English – April 7, 2026 - The World Cup, a reminder of the power of sport to build bridges and break barriers
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/2026/04/el-mundial-un-recordatorio-del-poder-del-deporte-para-construir-puentes-y-romper-barreras/el-mundial-un-recordatorio-del-poder-del-deporte-para-construir-puentes-y-romper-barreras-2/
The World Cup, a reminder of the power of sport to build bridges and break barriers – Sustainable Development
Spanish – April 7, 2026 - , celebrates circular and recycled innovation with the ninth annual edition of REPREVE
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English – April 7, 2026