Global Covid-19 stimulus continues to damage environment – but US could catalyse greener recovery

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The 5th Greenness of Stimulus Index shows that Global Covid-19 stimulus measures are continuing to have a net negative environmental impact, but there are signs that the greenness of stimulus is slowly beginning to track upwards.

Shell accelerates drive for net-zero emissions with customer-first strategy

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Feb 11, 2021 Shell today set out its strategy to accelerate its transformation into a provider of net-zero emissions energy products and services, powered by growth in its customer-facing businesses. A disciplined cash allocation framework and rigorous approach to driving down carbon emissions will deliver value for shareholders, customers and wider society.

How we Reimagine an Equitable Future for All

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits USD1 billion to Catalyze a Green Recovery from Pandemic. The Rockefeller Foundation will commit USD1 billion over the next three years to catalyze a more inclusive, green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on current efforts an

The Price of Plastic Waste and Solutions to Turn the Tide

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"The proliferation of plastic in our society is hitting extreme levels that should be of concern to all nations. According to recent research by Plastics Europe, we produce around 359 million tonnes of plastic annually, with the global market valued at USD 568.9 billion in 2019 and projected to reach almost USD 1 trillion by 2035".

UNREASONABLE FUTURE (UNREASONABLE GROUP INITIATIVE)

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"A unique collaboration with Fossil Foundation, Pearson and Accenture, Unreasonable FUTURE is aligning the promise of leading edge technologies with the future of inclusive work and social equity. We are championing the world’s most impactful growth-stage entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of supporting and disrupting the very nature of work".

East and South Asia: Growth to recover but downside risks are high

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Pandemic is threatening to reverse the progress that the regions have made towards advancing sustainable development

Science Panel for the Amazon (The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

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"Scientists of the Amazon and those who study the Amazon, have come together under the auspices of the SDSN to contribute their knowledge and experience to a scientific assessment of the state of the diverse ecosystems, land uses, and climatic changes of the Amazon and their implications for the region"

New UN Global Compact strategy aims to accelerate business action to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and more ambitious climate targets

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UNITED NATIONS, New York, 19 January 2021 — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, Chair of the Board of the UN Global Compact, today announced a new three-year strategic plan to increase and accelerate corporate sustainability and principled business.

Brave New World, Brave New Ocean: Ocean Decade High Level Virtual Event (3 February)

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‘A Brave New Ocean’ is a high-level virtual event organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, which will highlight the immense challenges and opportunities the ocean provides.It convened global leaders from Government, the world of Philanthropy, UN agencies and some of the smartest brains in marine science".

Are you one of the 2021 SDG Pioneers? UN GLOBAL COMPACT

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out a clear vision for a sustainable future and shape a new era for business. As part of our Making Global Goals Local Business campaign, each year, the UN Global Compact celebrates a group of SDG Pioneers — business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Global Goals through the implementation of our Ten Principles.

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