Environment and Natural Resource Security
Millions more people have been exposed to floods since 2000
New research finds that the proportion of the population exposed to floods has increased by 24% since the turn of the century.
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Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why scientists are hanging rhinos from helicopters
Helicopters are used as part of rhino translocation projects, but new research explores whether the method is safe for the animal.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
How Indonesia is protecting its 'climate guardians'
Indonesia is working with local communities, government agencies and the World Bank to protect and restore its mangrove forests.
SDIS2021
Radio Davos is going to the Sustainable Development Impact Summit '21 - hear the podcast
Weeks ahead of the COP26 climate summit, the World Economic Forum's #SDIS21 summit looks at how businesses can help achieve sustainable development. Radio Davos brings you this preview.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Here's how the agricultural sector can win the war on waste
Supermarkets and restaurants are the most visible sources of waste, but it is businesses further up the production process that are most in need of reform.
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SDIS2021
How will we fund the shift to a more sustainable future? 4 experts explain
4 experts reveal their strategies to promote investments and approaches that support critical moves for the climate, making things like the energy transition and other key shifts possible.
Mental Health
Climate inaction is fueling 'eco-anxiety' in children
These feelings of anger, fear and powerlessness are less concerned with the damage itself than with the unwillingness of adults to stop it.
Sustainable Development
Here's how efficient building design can save lives and energy
Improving the insulation and ventilation of new and existing buildings will have positive results for both human health and energy consumption, say experts at Yale.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
EU funding boost, 216 million migrants and human rights risks: What to know about the planet this week
Top stories: EU pledges increased climate funds for poorer nations; Climate change could trigger internal migration of 216 million people; Warning on human rights risk posed by climate ch...
SDIS2021
Time for action: A recipe for success with 5 key ingredients
We face interlinked global challenges that are existential for humanity in the long run – contemplation is not a viable strategy.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 September
Top stories: International organizations urge action on vaccine equity; Poll sees hit to US Q3 growth from Delta variant; COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign begins in England.
SDIS2021
This simple framework can drive responsible consumption
Both corporations and consumers need to drive more responsible consumption. New research from JD.com and Kearney provides a simple framework for doing it.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are closing the gap between technology and policy
The C4IR Network centres are building scalable models to positively pilot and integrate regulations in law and industry standards.
SDIS2021
What is health equity – and why does it matter to business?
We are far from achieving health equity. The private sector has an important role to play in addressing health inequities and the root causes of them.