Sustainable development
Research published by the Shanxi University of Finance and Economics has provided new insights into the concept of decoupling environmental pressures from economic benefits. As China transitions to a green economy, the study emphasizes the need for a shift beyond production-based metrics to evaluate the decoupling of environmental pressures from
Green technology
China's involvement in Africa has been steadily increasing, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and green technology. The nation's commitment to these areas has earned it recognition as a leader in sectors such as mining, and has enabled African nations to harness
Climate change
Pakistani Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Shazra Mansab Khan Kharal has emphasized the need for urgent improvement in public services to safeguard women and girls from climate-related disasters. The statement comes after the launch of a joint report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Climate change
Climate change is having a devastating impact on the lives of women and girls in Pakistan, with extreme weather events like floods and droughts disproportionately affecting their access to reproductive health services and increasing the risk of gender-based violence. Despite the urgency of the situation, the country's public
Climate change
A new study on sustainability research has shed light on the significance of green supply chain management (GSCM), green innovation (GNI), and sustainable dynamic capabilities (SDCs) moderated by governance quality (GVQ) on corporate environmental performance (CEP) among Ghana's manufacturing sector. The research, conducted by the University of Johannesburg,
Green technology
The first Green Silk Road International Training Program on Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Development was jointly organised by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Changsha, Hunan Province. The
Green technology
Research conducted by Qiyuan Li from Dalian Maritime University, in collaboration with Jingjing Wang and Chunsong Bai, has shed light on the complex relationship between climate policy uncertainty (CPU) and regional environmental protection and sustainable management (REPSM). The study leveraged a dataset spanning from 2004 to 2020 to investigate how
Green technology
The three-day International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD-14) brought together over 500 participants from more than 70 countries, including high-level representatives of international institutions, companies, academics, and experts. The forum, themed "From Goals to Action: Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy," was organized by the Ministry
Climate change
The African continent, home to only 7% of global carbon emissions since the 19th century, bears the brunt of climate change's adverse effects. Rising temperatures, droughts, and floods have led to food insecurity and poverty, particularly affecting micro and small businesses and farmers. The International Rescue Committee estimates
Climate change
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have formalized a strategic research partnership to advance the UAE's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The collaboration will launch a joint, high-impact research programme aligned with the UAE's SDGs, translating science into actionable policy and advancing
Green technology
Azerbaijan has set a goal to transform the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions into a green energy center by 2030, driven by the country's strategic importance in achieving renewable energy potential and sustainable development in the region. This initiative, supported by President Ilham Aliyev's initiatives, marks
Forestry
Research investigators have published a new report on sustainability research, highlighting the influence of qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs) on the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) performance of Chinese listed companies. The study uses panel data from Chinese A-share listed firms between 2009 and 2022 to examine the impact of QFII
