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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European Union Cant Agree to Protect Bluefin Tuna
A sharply divided European Union failed Tuesday to protect the threatened bluefin tuna, as Mediterranean nations refused to back even a temporary ban on catching the fish prized by sushi aficionados. The bloc
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Sustainable Investment Seen Gaining Momentum
Investing in socially and environmentally responsible companies or sectors which tackle climate change or resource scarcity is gaining momentum as it offers a unique diversifying opportunity, fund manager RCM says. Sustainability investment is an approach designed to pick companies which manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks.
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Study: World's deltas subsiding
Two-thirds of the world's major deltas, home to nearly half a billion people, are caught in the scissors of sinking land and rising seas, according to a study published on Sunday. The new findings, based on satellite images, show that 85 per cent of the 33 largest delta regions experienced severe flooding over the past decade, affecting 260,000 square km.
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Sarkozy calls for carbon tax on imports
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, renewed his call for a European carbon tax on imports to the bloc on Thursday as he unveiled details of a new charge on fossil fuel products in France. Nicolas Sarkozy tours a factory in eastern France: he told workers his proposal was
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Sarko defies public outcry, levies CO tax to fight warming
Culoz: French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday unveiled a new carbon tax to help combat global warming, calling it a
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Mitsubishi, Peugeot ink tie-up on electric cars
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Friday it has formally signed a contract for a previously announced tie-up with France's Peugeot-Citroen in electric vehicles. The two carmakers had agreed in March to cooperate in developing and marketing electric cars. Under the contract, Mitsubishi Motors will supply electric cars to Peugeot-Citroen.
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The G20 can lead the way to balanced growth
Confronted by a financial and economic shock unmatched in the postwar era, leaders of the Group of 20 have been united in their commitment to take all necessary action to restore global growth. To date, the fiscal, monetary and financial policy response across the G20 countries has been unprecedented
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France Sees Initial Carbon Tax At 14 Euros Per Tonne
France plans to set a proposed carbon tax at 14 euros ($19.9) per tonne of carbon dioxide starting from next year, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said in an interview to be published by Figaro magazine.
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A concrete facelift
An American scientist and his French counterpart combine to make concrete durable Twenty billion tonnes of concrete is produced in a year. It
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Brick kilns to get green energy
Industrial and Infrast-ructure Development Finance Company (IIDFC) Limited yesterday signed two agreements with the Denmark government and World Bank to help brick making sector use efficient and clean energy.