“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
- Q&A: How supporting early-stage startups can help achieve climate and nature goals
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/early-stage-innovation-climate-and-nature-goals-sdgs/
We need to build supportive ecosystems for startups that help deliver on the promises of the SDGs, says an initiative director leading the initiative.
English – January 14, 2024 - COVID-19 containment policies, digitalization, and sustainable development goals: Evidence from Alibaba administrative data
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-023-02547-4
The impact of digital platforms on the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially the business sustainability of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), under different containment policies during and after, has not yet been studied in detail.
English – January 8, 2024 - Empa, pioneer in materials science and technology research in Switzerland
https://ggba.swiss/en/empa-pioneering-materials-science-and-technology-research-in-switzerland/
From advanced research to sustainable solutions, Empa is a pioneer in technological innovation and materials science in Switzerland.
English – January 8, 2024 - Sustainability meets innovation in the Fi Europe 2023 Sustainability Ingredients Zone
https://www.ingredientsnetwork.com/sustainability-meets-innovation-at-fi-europe-2023-news123438.html
Fi Europe's Sustainable Ingredients Zone showcases ingredients that forge a path towards a greener future. Three innovators are redefining what sustainability means within the food and beverage industry, with recycled products, regenerative agriculture and responsibly sourced dairy. Learn more.
English – January 9, 2024 - SDG 2030: The challenge of social sustainability and gender equality
https://elasombrario.publico.es/ods-2030-el-reto-de-la-sostenibilidad-social-e-igualdad-de-genero/
We are opening the year and it is fair to review how the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations for that year) are going. We see the world upside down. And the achievements leave much to be desired.
Spanish – January 9, 2024 - POSADAS reaffirms commitment to sustainability, receives Green Key and Blue Flag badges
https://www.corresponsables.com/mx/actualidad/ods-9-industria-innovacion-e-infraestructura/posadas-reafirma-compromiso-con-la-sostenibilidad-recibe-distintivos-green-key-y-blue-flag/
The piece provides a useful signal about POSADAs reaffirming commitment to sustainability, receiving Green Key and Blue Flag badges and helping to read the week from the intersection between sustainability, innovation and responsibility.
English – January 9, 2024 - Solution Challenge 2024: Using Google Technology to Address the UN Sustainable Development Goals
https://developers.googleblog.com/solution-challenge-2024-using-google-technology-to-address-un-sustainable-development-goals/
Google Developer Student Clubs celebrate 5 years of innovative solutions created by university students.
English – January 10, 2024 - HKUST hosts AUA youth forum to build a sustainable future
https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-hosts-aua-youth-forum-build-sustainable-future
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Youth Forum 2024 as the AUA Executive Presidency for 2023-2024.
English – January 13, 2024