SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
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Climate Spending Falls, Threatening 2-Degree Target
Spending on carbon-reduction and climate-protection measures by governments and companies fell for a second year, threatening the United Nations’ goal to cap global warming at safe levels, according to
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Rich countries to discuss Green Climate Fund in Berlin
Rich countries are meeting in Berlin on Thursday to pledge cash to smooth the way for a global climate change deal. The Green Climate Fund is designed to help poor nations adapt to climate extremes
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China, France to join hands to combat Ebola
BEIJING -- China and France agreed Sunday to join hands to combat the "unprecedented" spread of Ebola in western part of Africa. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius
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Antarctic conference to vote on huge marine parks amid strained relations
Meeting of 25 nations, including Russia and Ukraine, in Hobart will consider proposals on the future of Antarctic research and marine protection. Tense international relations could sway the outcome of
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France Raises Renewables Subsidy as Shortfall Spirals Upwards
French Environment and Energy Minister Segolene Royal said a subsidy paid by consumers for renewable power will be increased starting next year even as a shortfall in financing development widens. The
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HSBC and Global Action Plan teach young people about water scarcity
HSBC and environmental charity Global Action Plan have teamed up to launch a new initiative to encourage young people aged between eight and 14 to tackle worldwide water issues. The Water Explorer
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EU pushes back deadlines 2 years in green energy funding scheme
European government officials have approved a proposal to delay deadlines for final investment decisions and the operational launch of Europe's first commercial-scale carbon capture and storage plant and
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SA, France Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Pretoria - South Africa and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation, the Energy Department announced on Tuesday. "This agreement initiates the preparatory
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French energy transition law to cut red tape on renewables
A cap on French nuclear power production at the current level, approved last week, was the main point of contention in the bill defended by Energy Minister Segolene Royal. In a key victory for Royal,
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Biotech crops in Europe could be ‘dead and buried’ if anti-GM groups succeed
It’s an unfashionable thing to admit, but sometimes what happens in the European Parliament really matters. This week, unnoticed by almost everyone, MEPs will consider proposals by the European commission