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What can we do to achieve our SDG and climate goals? Here are the answers we got at SDIM23
At #SDIM23, over 1,000 global leaders committed to accelerating momentum on achieving the UN SDGs. Here are the key actions they say can lead us there.
Pooja Chhabria
September 21, 2023
From AI for better jobs to gender parity, 5 key takeaways from SDIM23
From improving food systems to boosting food security and harnessing AI for better jobs, here are some of the key takeaways from SDIM23.
Kate Whiting
September 21, 2023
What's the 'digital quality of life' level in your country?
Nine of the top 10 countries for digital quality of life are in Europe, while North America has some of the least affordable internet globally. Here's more
Charlotte Edmond
September 21, 2023
With life expectancy increasing, here’s how 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations
There are likely to be twice as many over-65s in the world by 2050. Here’s what some countries are doing to address their ageing populations.
Madeleine North
September 21, 2023
The pathway to a sustainable food system is through human health
The World Economic Forum identifies five levers for a sustainable food system and better nutrition, including affordable nutrient-dense food and ecosystems.
Oliver Wright and Andrew Moose
September 21, 2023
A round-the-world boat race could change how we research ocean biodiversity
Ocean biodiversity is at risk — and we need to keep researching it to understand how to help. Surprisingly, these round-the-world boat racers could help.
Gemma Parkes
September 21, 2023
From campus to career: understanding youth mental health
51% of young professionals aged 22 to 27 sought assistance for mental health issues within the past year. To act on this problem, we need to understand it.
Ruma Bhargava, Wesley Dixon and Liz Grant
September 21, 2023
5 smart renewable energy innovations
Fast and effective renewable energy innovations will be critical if countries around the world are to meet emissions reduction targets.
Douglas Broom
September 21, 2023
Sand mining is close to being an environmental crisis. Here's why – and what can be done about it
Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.
Kate Whiting and Madeleine North
September 21, 2023
Venice is charging visitors to tackle overtourism. What are other holiday destinations doing?
Venice is trialling a tourist tax to tackle overtourism. Here's what other holiday spots are doing, from ecotourism taxes to reservation systems and more.
Gabi Thesing
September 21, 2023
How businesses and NGOs are collaborating to develop measurement standards for reusable packaging
Discover why the Consumers Beyond Waste initiative will soon release its standardized reuse measurement guide and will look to promote its global adoption.
Thom Almeida and Christina Carlson
September 21, 2023
What are the key commitments in the UN's new declaration on the SDGs?
UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs, calling for urgent action in key areas such as hunger, climate change, and education.
United Nations
September 21, 2023
How to manage a climate overshoot: world leaders offer 4 ways
Climate Overshoot Commission warns that global warming is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, and calls for new approaches to managing climate change.
Jonathan Symons
September 21, 2023
Innovation is crucial for tough-to-decarbonize industries. Here’s why
Industries like mining are complicated to decarbonize, since fossil fuels are baked into their processes. Decarbonizing these hard-to-abate industries will instead call for innovation.
Stéphanie Thomson
September 21, 2023