Australia Introduces the Right to Disconnect for All Workers
In February 2024, Australia introduced the Right to Disconnect in its Fair Work Act update to prevent workers’ exploitation through connectivity.... Read More
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WHO’s New Collaborative Network for Digital Health Transformation
The Global Initiative on Digital Health aims to build a network and strengthen international cooperation for digital health transformation.... Read More
Fostering Learning Cities for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities aims to support and accelerate lifelong learning and education for all.... Read More
Urgency to Limit Global Temperature Rise as 2023 Became the Hottest Year
As the year 2023 recently set the record as the warmest year, countries must ramp up their commitments and actions to limit global temperature rise.... Read More
Supporting Kiribati’s Climate Resilience
Kiribati's imminent risk of disappearing due to rising sea levels underscores the urgency for global support to help enhance its climate resilience.... Read More
IUCN Launched New Metrics for Progress in Ocean Conservation
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration aims to help stakeholders quantify how much their actions can support global ocean conservation.... Read More
Toward Environmentally Sustainable Refugee Camps with the CAMP+ Initiative
Providing refugee camps with adequate facilities and minimal environmental impact is important. The CAMP+ initiative aims to address this.... Read More
GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024, the New Biodiversity Disclosure Standard for Business
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) released GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024 for businesses to measure impacts on biodiversity.... Read More
Airbus and the Indian Institute of Petroleum to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel
In light of the aviation industry boom, Airbus and the Indian Institute of Petroleum collaborate to develop India’s own sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).... Read More
New Loss and Damage Database for Better Climate Impacts Data Collection
The United Nations launched a new loss and damage database to help countries track the impacts of climate change.... Read More