Invest in SDGs ‘like never before’ implores UN chief An SDG Stimulus of at least $500 billion annually is firmly supported in the political statement, along with a commitment to assistance for developing nations. Leaders must implement the Summit’s commitments through specific budgets, spending plans, investment strategies, and other initiatives. Additionally, they must increase backing for […]
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By Wenxuan Song, Yinlong Shen, Yuan Ning, Yufan Zhu Dating back to the Qing Qianlong period, as the saying goes, “Chicken feather for sugar”, citizens in Yiwu started to do bartering, and the tradition of trading seems to engrave itself in the genes of people in Yiwu. After the Reform and Opening-up in 1978, a
One of the horrible ironies of the climate problem is that some of the most stunning and well-known locations on Earth are also among the most at risk. As a result, these areas will suffer a severe loss of tourism as a result of rising temperatures, an increase in extreme weather events, the drying up
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As climate change intensifies regional disparities in water distribution, rivers are drying up in many different places of the world. Numerous guises are used to describe climate change. Because everything in the Earth system is interrelated, any change has a wide-ranging impact. The where, when, and how much of rainfall is determined by weather patterns
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With resolute determination, Project Utkarsh addresses critical social and environmental challenges, weaving together innovative solutions that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals include SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 12 –
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Floral waste poses a significant challenge in India, with places of worship generating a staggering 20 tonnes of discarded flowers daily. This waste, deemed holy due to its use as religious offerings, accounts for nearly a third of all solid waste in the country, polluting both land and water. The country’s religious and cultural activities
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Africa can become a new global supply chain force: UNCTAD © UN Women/Gaganjit Singh| Women from rural areas learn how to build solar power items. In a new report, UNCTAD described that Africa has the potential to be a main exporter of higher value-added goods, spurring economic growth and employment while also driving up productivity and salaries. Rebeca Grynspan, the UNCTAD
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Innovative Startups Compete for Coveted Prize to Fuel Business Growth The Manila Venture Program (MVP) has set the stage for a thrilling showdown of entrepreneurship and innovation with the launch of its flagship event, MVP Demo Day. Set to take place on August 25, 2023, at the prestigious One Ayala venue, MVP Demo Day promises
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The numerous social, economic, and environmental issues brought on by capitalism have given rise to social enterprise (SE), which has arisen as a solution for more sustainable economic growth. Social enterprise has a long history in Thailand. The earliest cooperatives were organized by low-income farming communities a century ago to combat rural poverty, and the first social
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“The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived”. Words that the UN secretary general, António Guterres, have said after scientists confirmed July was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record. With an urgent call to action, the ActNow campaign of the United Nations seeks to encourage
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