How Young People Participate in Driving Sustainable Development Progress
Unlocking young people’s potential requires recognizing their needs and increasing participation in decision-making.... Read More
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FINZ Standard: A Science-based Framework to End Fossil Fuel Financing
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched the FINZ Standard, calling for an end to funding new fossil fuel projects.... Read More
The State of Plastic Pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia
OECD’s report shares an overview of the state, challenges, and opportunities of plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia.... Read More
Looking into Mobile-based Early Warning Systems
Mobile-based early warning systems have been increasingly utilized to ensure inclusive and widespread disaster preparedness for all.... Read More
Buen Vivir, the Indigenous Andean Philosophy amid the Social and Ecological Crisis
More than a philosophy, Buen Vivir calls for a shift from exploitation to harmony with nature and each other in the face of climate breakdown.... Read More
Indonesia Aims to Eliminate Leprosy by 2030
Indonesia has declared a commitment to eliminate leprosy by 2030. What are the measures taken?... Read More
EU Plans to Simplify Corporate Sustainability Reporting Standards
Under the Omnibus I initiative, the European Commission aims to cut red tape and streamline sustainability reporting for businesses.... Read More
How Friendship Bench Bridges Mental Health Care Gap
The Friendship Bench initiative shows how a community-based “sit and talk” therapy can serve as a viable mental health treatment.... Read More
Going Backward: India’s Sulfur Dioxide Emission Policy Against Clean Air
Despite the urgency to tackle air pollution, India has significantly relaxed its sulfur dioxide emission policy as of July 2025.... Read More
The Urgency of Seizing the Global Renewable Energy Opportunities
The rising global temperatures underscore the urgency of seizing the opportunity of renewable energy as timely as possible to accelerate decarbonization efforts.... Read More