March 21, 2013

Eight Shifts Needed for Sustainability

March 21, 2013

A new international alliance of research institutes has identified eight major shifts that must take place for humanity to achieve sustainable development. The recommendations come in a paper published today by the Independent Research Forum

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February 27, 2013

What’s quality of life for Singapore?

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February 27, 2013

What makes for quality of life in Singapore? Should we aspire for wealth or well-being? Mallika Naguran writes about these and proposes some indicators from international benchmarks that can apply to Singapore.

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February 21, 2013

Urban Poverty: The Problem in the South

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February 21, 2013

With more people than ever before living in cities – and an tidal wave of migration from rural areas, urban poverty is increasing dramatically. The worst places for this new urban problem are all south of the equator – and growing fast.

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February 21, 2013

The Other Hundred: A Pursuit of Societal Justice

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February 21, 2013

Media output tells us the world consists successful politicians, businesspeople celebrities and the internet - all with their own “Top 100” lists. The Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIfT) is producing The Other Hundred, a list of what it calls the “incredible yet uncelebrated” who make up the majority of our world.

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February 4, 2012

Third World Land Grabs:Demand for Renewable Energy Drives Trend

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February 4, 2012

The thirst for bio-energy is leading to a shortage of bio-mass. Will First World countries repeat the colonial exploitation they imposed with mineral mining?

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July 18, 2011

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Google Researches Clean Energy Generation, Reveals Solar Patent

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July 18, 2011

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Not content with not being evil, Google wants to be clean too. It has revealed it is to invest in clean energy R&D with the aim of active clean power generation - cheaper than coal.

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July 18, 2011

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Earth Journalism Toolkit Launched for Eco-Writers

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July 18, 2011

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People on the ground, telling the real story, have the power to change our global future for the better. California-based Internews has just launched an online toolkit to help journalists to tell their eco-stories most effectively.

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July 8, 2011

Aussie 'Bike' Fundraiser to support Project Aware and Springboard Foundation

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July 8, 2011

Two dive professionals and bike enthusiasts - Allan Nash and Tommy Soderstrom - will ride all around Australia starting from August 2011 to raise funds for charity. By Sarah Joseph.

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June 29, 2011

Cebu Pacific Air's Solar System Donation Lights Up Remote Villages

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June 29, 2011

The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is known to be a successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region. What may not readily ring a bell is that the carrier is busy with non-flight activities too, to make a difference to society and the environment.

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June 18, 2011

Travel Tips for Green Tourists

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June 18, 2011

Going on holiday with all the comforts of home is fine – as long as you remember to respect the environment and traditions of the destination. Wild Asia’s Deborah Chan gives us some pointers.

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April 21, 2011

Earth Day: A Billion Acts of Green

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April 21, 2011

On April 22, millions and millions of people will make an active effort to appreciate the planet we live on. You can join in too as Earth Day lets us all raise a hand in support of Gaia

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March 21, 2011

Japan Ecolodge Association sets up Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund

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March 21, 2011

Support Needed for Grassroots Emergency Relief Operations in Northeastern Japan, Led by Japan Ecolodge Association and Tourism Networks.

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March 7, 2011

Indigenous Ecotourism Tourism: Can It Be Responsible Tourism?

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March 7, 2011

Travelling to remote places and peoples can help regenerate local communities. But it can also have adverse effects, and needs recognition to make the best appreciated. Article by Ian Hall on indigenous tourism.

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February 11, 2011

Best and Worst Climate Change Contributors: International Report Flags the top 100 Guilty Cities

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February 11, 2011

The worst city contributors to climate change are the wealthy ones – not the biggest –a recent study from the International Institute for Environment and Development reveals in a survey of greenhouse-gas emissions for 100 cities in 33 nations.

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February 11, 2011

Asian LOHAS Buyers Not Being Catered for, Report Reveals.

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February 11, 2011

A recent survey of environmentally-aware (LOHAS) consumers reveals an unsatisfied demand for “green” products and services across the region.

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December 2, 2010

Daimler South East Asia Supports Habitat For Humanity Project in Batam, Indonesia

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December 2, 2010

Employees and management members from all Daimler South East Asia entities and divisions in Singapore, actively supported the poverty housing project of Habitat for Humanity on Batam/Indonesia. Groups of volunteers performed on-site construction work on October 28/29 and November 3/4.

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May 27, 2009

Singapore Earth Hour Participation Results, Corporate Awards

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May 27, 2009

Just two months after thousands of Singaporeans joined WWF’s Earth Hour, leading market research firm The Nielsen Company and figures released by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) have confirmed that Earth Hour Singapore was a huge success with phenomenal levels of participation and action.

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March 15, 2009

Switch on to Earth Hour by Switching Off

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March 15, 2009

A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009.  Singapore has joined many cities in supporting this global initiative.

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October 20, 2008

Universities Put Business Cases Forward for Greener Economy

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October 20, 2008

Environmental sustainability was the chosen theme running through the four-day programme comprising round table discussions and business case competition, participated by nine international universities. The business case competition held for the second time was the brainchild of a student club within the Nanyang Technological University called Business Solutions - run by students for students.

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