Resounding applause filled the UN General Assembly hall Friday as the 193 Member States of the United Nations unanimously approved a new global agenda to end poverty by 2030 and achieve a sustainable future.
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Europeans no longer trust the way the EU resolves disputes between investors and states, says European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. The Swedish politician proposes to restore that trust by establishing a “modern and transparent” Investment Court System.
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A checklist for prospective donors looking for outstanding investing opportunities in social good.
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The largest public pension fund in the United States, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has joined the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in calling for a new culture of sustainable investing.
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Human impacts are no longer minor in relation to the overall scale of the ocean. A coherent overall approach is needed, according to the first World Ocean Assessment, issued earlier this month.
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Investing in forestry means investing not only in trees but in people and in sustainable development, delegates to the 14th World Forestry Congress in Durban affirmed last week.
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The backbone of Asia’s economies is SMEs, but these companies need better access to finance to grow and generate new jobs for the region
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The multi-billion dollar Green Climate Fund, committed to mobilize $100 billion a year by 2020 to help developing countries cope with climate change, is now ready to fund its first projects.
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Wearable electronics, smart bandages and self-monitoring weapons systems are among the innovations expected from a new $171 million manufacturing center for flexible hybrid electronics.
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Plastic debris washing into the oceans from rivers, sewers and landfills is killing off the world’s seabirds, finds an international team of scientists, who advocate better waste management practices.
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