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Unless countries deliver more than they've already promised to tackle #ClimateChange , the world is heading for a temperature rise of about 3Β°C by the end of the century, this yearβs #EmissionsGap report warns.
Urgent action is needed. π
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Cities at #COP28 are urgently calling for #MultilevelAction to be included in the negotiated #GlobalStocktake outcome text.
ICLEI, a global network of over 2,500 local & regional governments, explains why below π
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ZΓΌrich-based VC #CollateralGood has announced the launch of a new #SustainableFashionFund β the βfirst of its kind in size and nature.'
Launched in partnership with HUGO BOSS Corporate, the fund aims to raise β¬100 million.
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The World Bank has committed $100M to CGIAR's climate-smart #agriculture project in #Africa , the bank confirmed today at #COP28 .
By the end of 2023, the project is set to have supported nearly 5 million smallholder farmers & other stakeholders.
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What role can voluntary #sustainability standards (VSSs) play in helping farmers secure a fair and stable income?
@IISD_News explains below π
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It didnβt take long before Charles III was dubbed the #GreenKing .
Some of #KingCharles β sustainability initiatives are well-known, like the many improvements made to the #RoyalFamily βs properties.
But his efforts go further than that. π
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A comprehensive, legally binding #GlobalPlasticsTreaty that addresses the full lifecycle of #plastics could greatly contribute to the achievement of the United Nations #SDGs .
Here's how π
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#ChiaraFerragni 's fashion lineup is a worldwide success.
But is the brand sustainable?
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#IndigenousPeoples make up 6% of the population yet protect 80% of the Earthβs #biodiversity .
Our interview with the #NativeLandConservancy , a Native American-led #conservation group, sheds light on the importance of Indigenous-led environmentalism.
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Indian #startup MoveInSync is revolutionizing office commutes.
Here's how π
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Since coming out, #BillieEilish has faced backlash, scrutiny, and even skepticism.
By some counts, the superstar has lost 100,000 followers on Instagram.
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#GenderBasedViolence remains widespread.
The good news is that it's preventable & on paper, every country in the world has committed to realizing #GenderEquality .
Here are some advances in health, law, education & tech that are also helping the cause π
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced yesterday at #COP28 the launch of a new $3 billion #CleanEnergy fund.
The fund is set to be the worldβs largest in high-growth, middle-income markets.
More about CIP's new #GrowthMarketsFund II π
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In an effort to address the pressing challenges of #ClimateChange , a global coalition of civil society organizations have published a new review of whether countries are doing their fair share to tackle the #ClimateCrisis .
Here's what they found π
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Two #oil -rich countries from the #MiddleEast are stepping up β with a difference.
Below, we look at UAEβs #greenwashing of #FossilFuels at #COP28 & Saudi Arabiaβs #sportswashing of its #HumanRights record: The #SoftPower of extreme wealth.
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