Business giants commit resources for building back from COVID-19
Business leaders have pledged to scale-up sustainable investments globally, especially in countries most in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
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The latest news and opinion pieces about sustainability, from across the globe.
Three easy actions that the UK government can take to promote sustainability
Fine words butter no parsnips. The UK government needs to clarify the actions they will take to promote the SDGs
UN SDG of the month: partnerships
Together in solidarity. The UN’s sustainable goal for the month in June 2020 is partnerships.
COVID-19: UN health agency advice informs decision to delay Olympic Games for first time since 1944
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will be postponed.
Coronavirus: world’s response has slashed CO₂ emissions – here’s how to keep them down
There has been a reduction in CO2 emissions during the coronavirus pandemic, but the question is: how can we keep up this environmental progress?
How could the Coronavirus affect sustainable development?
The Coronavirus is beginning to reshape daily life globally, as measures are put in place to reduce the spread of the virus. How might this impact sustainability?
UN programme to help spare millions from child marriage, extended to 2023
Child marriage causes irreversible damage to a child’s future. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to put a stop to this injustice.
Coronavirus should give us hope that we are able to tackle the climate crisis
There are many similarities between the Coronavirus outbreak and the climate crisis, but people have reacted very differently to both emergencies.
Coronavirus update: 290 million students now stuck at home
The educational disruption due to coronavirus is unparalleled, and set to get worse, says UNESCO Director-General.
Syria: UN food relief agency ‘doing everything we can’ to reach Idlib civilians
Serious unrest and displacement in Syria requires humanitarian aid on the ground, especially food assistance.