GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

Can sustainability save capitalism? I probably needn’t recite the current litany of global challenges — just peruse the 17 Sustainable Development Goals , perhaps the most comprehensive inventory of what needs to change or improve. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is focused on Reinventing Capitalism.

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Green Market Oracle

MAY 31, 2020

This virtual event will take place on June 5, 2020 from 9 a.m. This event is being organized by Space for Life and the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. To help answer these and other questions this online event will bring together renowned experts and calls us to share our collective intelligence.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Scottish government funded advisory group Zero Waste Scotland is hosting a free virtual event , on Tuesday 5 October, which will see experts come together to discuss a vital topic they insist is missing from the climate change conversation: Consumption. A full itinerary and list of speakers can also be found on the event page.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Conducted international sustainability research network Future Earth, the survey identifies five global risks — failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation; extreme weather events; major biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse; food crises; and water crises — as the most severe in terms of impact.

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Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 18, 2020

The World Biodiversity Forum 2020 will take place February 23 - 29 at the Congress Centre in Davos, Switzerland. With this, it aims to redefine and set the agenda for biodiversity as a focal point over the next 10 years in current themes and topics across sectors. The aim of the conference is to explore the future of biodiversity.

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Green Market Oracle

JUNE 5, 2020

Today we will be celebrating with more than 150 virtual events including live concerts, speakers like Jane Goodall, film screenings, virtual journeys, expert panels. Some additional highlights include Global Landscape Forum Bonn Digital Conference (see details below) and Unlocking Human Potential for Biodiversity Online Event.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Tune in for a recap of news and conversations during more than 300 events linked to the UN General Assembly. Plus inside PepsiCo's Sustainable Farming Program and a peek into Engie Impact.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The 8th International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management will take place on November 12-13, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. This event is focusing on Food Security and the theme is " Variety of Species Innovates Variety of Research ". Biodiversity helps regulate the nutrient cycle, water (e.g. Why to attend?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

World leaders announce new biodiversity commitments as they declare upcoming nature summit a global priority. Leaders said an ambitioius new global accord was urgently required "in the face of an escalating nature crisis that is threatening health, food security, and livelihoods, while undermining climate action and sustainable development".

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Green Market Oracle

DECEMBER 22, 2019

This event will take place on March 16-18, 2020 at Concordia Conference Centre (Sir George Williams Campus), 9th Floor, John Molson Building, 1450 Guy (March 16-17), and 110-130, Jesuit Hall & Conference Centre, 7141 Sherbrooke St O. Her research focusses on energy-efficient buildings, urban districts and sustainable energy systems.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These initiatives aim to reduce environmental footprints, enhance sustainability, and foster environmental consciousness among students and staff. They hold the potential to transform campuses into living laboratories for sustainable solutions, thus contributing to global sustainability goals.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the wake of growing environmental consciousness, businesses and individuals alike are increasingly turning towards sustainable practices.   This article explores a diverse range of sustainable materials for constructing exhibition booths, emphasizing their environmental benefits and innovative applications.

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Business Green

AUGUST 27, 2021

Colombia to host hybrid Biodiversity PreCOP. The event will bring together heads of state and government, ministers, heads of international organisations, multilateral banks, and civil soviety groups, among others. We read annual reports and sustainability reports from a range of companies every day," he said.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new series of webinars and podcasts will discuss the ways in which the construction industry can better protect the UK’s biodiversity and wild habitats. Climate change is having a significant impact on biodiversity, with the IPCC’s recent landmark report highlighting the critical levels of concern across the world.

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2021

The multi-billion pound commitment aims to accelerate efforts to protect biodiversity-rich land and ocean ecosystems, helping shift to a more sustainable food system and supporting the livelihoods of the world's poorest, the PM will say at a virtual summit this afternoon.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The research looked to explore this and identified biodiversity loss, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events as the most crucial topics to tackle in terms of overall impact, urgency, and geographical reach. At the same time, businesses have a unique opportunity to be catalysts for ocean conservation and sustainable growth.”

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2021

The £3bn funding boost aims to accelerate efforts to protect biodiversity rich land and ocean ecosystems, shift to a more sustainable food system, and support livelihoods in the world's poorest communities, Johnson will say. However, biodiversity is currently declining faster than at any other time in human history.

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Green Market Oracle

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Sixteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability will take place on January 29-31, 2020 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile & University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. The special focus will be Sustainability Lessons in the Global South: Priorities, Opportunities, and Risks.

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Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 16, 2020

We are facing a biodiversity crises and the actions we take this year will determine the fate of life on Earth. The Earth has endured five great mass extinctions* however what makes the current extinction event so tragically remarkable is the fact that it is being driven by human activity.

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Green Market Oracle

APRIL 20, 2020

PST, the World Bank and WWF are presenting a webinar titled Sustainable Financing of Protected Areas Conservation and Local Community Development in the Great Bear Rainforest. Coast Funds will be featured in the webinar hosted by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program. On April 23, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 9, 2021

The golf industry, for one, is increasing its efforts to promote environmental sustainability and marketing to the general public its desire to embrace a more diverse demographic. Over the last few years, the golf industry has made strides towards being more "sustainable," but is it enough? The same can be said for consumers.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But on the heels of last week’s GreenBiz 21 conference, the annual gathering of corporate sustainability professionals, I can’t help but address the elephant in the room. (Or Native people make up 5 percent of the population globally and hold 80 percent of the biodiversity. Sign up for Circularity Weekly , our free email newsletter.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The Planet Sustainability Summit will be convening on October 15th as part of the Explore 2020 conference. In a period of planetary crises and transformational change, the world needs to create pathways to more sustainable futures as never before. Here is the agenda – we hope to see you there!

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

The EA report includes details of a number of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) being rolled out across the country. “As we prepare for more extreme weather events, we must use every weapon in our armoury and Natural Flood Management will play an essential role in this.” What is it?

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

The climate emergency has increased the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and governments, businesses and communities must protect London’s rivers in order for them to be better prepared to tackle the impacts of droughts and floods brought on by the climate crisis. There is an absolutely urgent need for action in this area!

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Nobody wants the food they consume to have destroyed forests, habitats, and wildlife on its way to their plate, and yet the system that underpins our global food supplies today continues to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss and climate change worldwide. These three levers are in part interdependent," it adds.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Combine that with the growth of related finance products and services — sustainability-linked loans and bonds — and you can find sustainability sitting squarely on Wall Street. It may well be the most dynamic and impactful aspect of sustainable business today. We call it GreenFin, our portmanteau for "green finance."

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Business Green

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic, horrific as it's been, has been reasonably kind to the worlds of sustainable business and climate tech. Both enter 2022 on an upward, even hockey-stick growth trajectory, in large part the result of events and commitments that have taken place since the pandemic began in early 2020. Likely yes.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Veteran sustainable food and farming experts welcomed the strategy as one that just might have a genuine shot at transforming the agriculture sector and result in better public health, contribute to ending the vertiginous decline of biodiversity, and lower greenhouse gas pollution. Arbitrary Targets Are Not The Solution’.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

This confirms our long-held view that in order for AD projects to be fully sustainable, both economically and environmentally, the entire process must be considered and optimised. Many studies into the value of AD only look at the value of the energy or biomethane produced by the plant.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 17, 2021

Can carbon farming provide a sustainable way to make agriculture truly green? The threat of climate change is radically changing the world and farmers are feeling the effects as they seek to increase yields while battling extreme weather events, accelerating crop diseases, and price uncertainty.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 29, 2021

Addressing biodiversity authentically and effectively Takeshi Yamada Tue, 06/29/2021 – 00:10 Biodiversity provides humanity and our economies with the resources needed to thrive. However, the planet is experiencing a great loss of biodiversity due to overfishing, deforestation and pollution.

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Energy Central

APRIL 17, 2023

To face the challenges of macroeconomic headwinds, geopolitical turbulence, and emergent focus areas from biodiversity to sustainability-linked bonds, our flagship Reuters Events: ESG Investment summit is convening Europe's key economic players, spanning the world's largest institutional investors, policymakers, data providers, standard setters, (..)

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 16, 2021

After learning from the quickly developed Earth Day virtual event last year that included notable activists like Bill Nye, Elizabeth Warren and Al Gore, organizers have made the 2021 event virtual again but even more interactive and comprehensive. If you’re interested in attending, you can RSVP in advance for free.

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Green Market Oracle

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The theme of this year's event is Scientific Insights towards Ecological Restoration. It will also address the latest advances in computational approaches in the field of soil management and research on ecosystem sustainability as well as many other topics.

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Business Green

APRIL 28, 2021

Sustainable Food Trust leads new coalition looking to establish a standardised approach for assessing the sustainability credentials of different farms. Advocates claim the metric is long-overdue in a sector that lacks a standardised template for measuring sustainability.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

9 key takeaways from the 600-page Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity. Enjoy some highlights from the rich keynote program at this week's GreenBiz 21 event. . The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets. How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation. GreenBiz 21 highlights (18:00). Read the Q&A here.

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