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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on developing countries, plunging 77 million more people into extreme poverty in 2021, and by the end of the year, many economies remained below pre-2019 levels. A new report by the United Nations finds that while rich countries were able to support
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Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and supply chain issues, Hawaiian Electric has made significant progress in addressing climate change, as reported in its 2021-22 Corporate Sustainability Report. The company's efforts are reflected in its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% last year compared to
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A team of researchers from the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo has made significant strides in advancing clean and efficient energy storage and conversion technologies through electrocatalysis. The study, published in Advanced Materials, focuses on recent progress, achievements, and challenges in electrocatalysis processes related to water and nitrogen
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At the in-cosmetics Global event in Paris, France, Ashland Global Holdings Inc revealed a range of high-performing, natural, and biodegradable skin and hair care innovations. The company showcased novel ingredients, supplier partnerships, and STEM education programs that prioritize environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance. Ashland's innovations are designed
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Dessima Williams, a renowned Grenadian diplomat and advocate for human rights, climate action, and sustainable development, is visiting the University of Wisconsin from March 28 to April 8 as the Human Rights Program's inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights. Williams, a veteran of international relations and development,
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A new partnership between SAP, a leader in enterprise application software, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global strategy consultancy, aims to help companies identify the business value in sustainability and tackle the generational challenge of climate change. With increasing investor pressure and stricter regulations, companies are prioritizing sustainability more
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have strengthened their partnership to promote sustainable industrialization, innovation, and resilient infrastructure. The two institutions have signed a Joint Declaration at the EIB's headquarters in Luxembourg, focusing on areas such as circular economy, clean energy,
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Gerd Mller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), have signed a Joint Declaration to strengthen collaboration in investment operations, particularly in private sector development, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, innovation, and resilient infrastructure. The agreement encompasses various
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Researchers at the Institute of Horticulture in Babtai, Lithuania, have made significant discoveries in enzyme applications to plant material, enhancing production yield, releasing bioactive compounds, and creating novel derivatives in plant extracts. This rise in enzyme applications is driven by changing consumer demands for "clean label" food products,
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Researchers at the Laboratory of Food have published a new study on the importance of sustainability in managing malnutrition in developing countries. The study, titled "Smart Management of Malnutrition Using Local Foods: A Sustainable Initiative for Developing Countries," emphasizes the need to reduce household vulnerability and increase household
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The Canadian government is committing to accelerating its net-zero goals by investing in green infrastructure initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase energy efficiency. A $2.5 million investment through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has been announced to support the construction
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Business leaders and executives often believe their companies have a long way to go in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), yet many struggle with understanding how their bank is financing their company's operations. According to the Bank of the West's sustainable finance report, "Money
