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Collective action or Collective suicide , which is it to be ?
The phrase that headlines this column was how UN Secretary General António Guterres defined the dilemma facing humanity in the current situation, during the Petersberg Climate Dialog. Read more….
New SEBI Guidelines to Tackle the ESG Ratings Conundrum in India – An Analysis
ESG or environmental, social, and governance investing has steadily made its way to becoming an investment strategy that enables investors to put their money in companies that are working to make the world a better place. Read More….
Sustainability emerging from its Echo Chamber
There was a time when sustainability professionals felt like they were just talking to themselves. Their roles were siloed within the organization - relegated at worst to little more than a tick box compliance function and at best to a way of generating cost savings...
Boom and Bust: The fiscal implications of fossil fuel phase-out in six large emerging economies
This report examines the possible financial implications of phasing out fossil fuels in six emerging economies based on scenarios published by the International Energy Agency in its 2021 World Energy Outlook and suggests strategies for managing the transition. Read...
Is climate inaction a human rights violation?
A group of young people recently filed a complaint with a human-rights court, targeting financial protections for energy firms and investors. They argue the protections undermine climate action and their right to life and well-being. The case may point to more human...
International Public Opinion on Climate Change, 2022
This report describes climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and behaviors among Facebook users in 110 countries, territories, and geographic groups. Overall, these 110 areas represent 192 countries and territories worldwide.Among the key findings at...
Transforming Education Summit offers historic chance for bold funding action
World leaders will soon have a historic opportunity to tackle the global learning crisis and ensure all young people have the education and skills they need to fulfil their potential. Read more..
The turning point: Why we must transform education now
The current state of the world calls for a major transformation in education to repair past injustices and enhance our capacity to act together for a more sustainable and just future. Read more…
What’s Causing the Devastating Floods in China, India, and Bangladesh?
While climate change is causing heavier downpours, the rapid growth of cities further exacerbates flooding by covering up surfaces that could otherwise absorb rain water. To counteract this effect, the researchers point out that stormwater management systems and green...
How UNEP is helping Education go Green
The world is facing a three-pronged environmental crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. To turn around the planet’s fortunes, the participation of young people will be key. Read More
Banks and climate: From voluntary initiatives to a more systemic response?
A Healthy Planet for the Prosperity of all - our Responsibility, our Opportunity It’s time for bold choices. It’s time for urgent action. It’s time for a better future on a healthy planet. On 2 and 3 June 2022, a crucial international environmental meeting will be...
New Ideas to Align Consumers’ Carbon Footprints with Global Carbon Budgets
Do you know how much of the world’s carbon budget you “spend”? While individual amounts vary greatly, on a per capita basis each American emits more than 14 tons of greenhouse gases per year. The statistic globally is 4.47 tons per capita, with people in developed countries emitting 2-5 times the amount of carbon dioxide as those in emerging economies.