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Forget development goals. Focus on community empowerment

Five things we must do if we are serious about sustainable development

Instead of sustainable development goals that seek community participation, climate adaptatio...

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Sustainable Development

New centre to help African countries use mining revenues for sustainable development

With the joint efforts of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners, a new centre has been set up to advise and support mineral-rich African countries in...

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Sustainable Development

Food security, water and climate change

So much—good and not-so-good—happened last year on a local, regional, national and international level when it comes to sustainability issues. An attempt to be ...

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Environment

Japan to tap smart meters, fuel cells to tackle climate change

Japan plans smart meters in every residence and factory by the early 2020s and 5.3 million fuel cells in homes by 2030 to tackle climate change, according to a report to be...

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Environment

Climate-friendly investments key in sustainable development

Businesses that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy, and other such agenda that help lessen climate change impact took the spotlight at a fringe event...

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Sustainable Development

Africa: ‘Green Economies’ for Africa’s Sustainable Development

Africa can achieve sustainable development by scaling up “green economy” initiatives.The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines a green economy ini...

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Sustainable Development

UN Calls on Asian Businesses to Unlock Economic, Development Potential of all of Asia-Pacific

Policy makers, business leaders and experts from Asia-Pacific countries ended two days of discussions led by the United Nations in Bangkok yesterday, calling for Asian busi...

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David Guetta joins with United Nations for Typhoon Haiyan victims

The world needs more love, according to international music producer and DJ David Guetta...

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Environment

Has climate change contributed to cyclone Haiyan’s ferocity?

Based on the estimate by the US military’s installation on Hawaii, the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, Haiyan was the most powerful recorded cyclone to make landfall. I...

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Health

Britain to give £100m to help battle against polio in East Africa and Syria.

Britain will help fund a huge vaccination campaign against polio launched by the United Nations in the Middle East after the disease re-emerged in Syria. The UN says it aim...

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