One of the most common and rising sources on the planet is hardly mentioned by most campaigners. It is not oil, or coal, or shipping – or even farty cows. Cementand concrete are used in every country in the world, and are massive contributors to CO2 emissions.
Doughnut Economics: Time to Dump GDP as a Benchmark?
Kate Raworth, an English economist, has reservations about using GDP as a continuing growth model. Her new theory, titled Doughnut Economics, highlights a need for balance between quality of life and environment for a thriving and inclusive economy.
Green Engineering: Building Developer Promotes Non-Car Behaviour
Overtourism: UNWTO Strategies for Managing Urban Destinations
Rethinking Models for Climate Financing
Effective climate action by multiple non-state actors, be they businesses, cities or regions, could make significant contributions to narrowing the global emissions gap, adapting to climate change, and demonstrating to governments that higher ambition is desirable and doable. Going beyond words, this 5-part series titled Beyond words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy show that these actors are hard at work and delivering.
Climate Action With Clean Energy Funding
Effective climate action by multiple non-state actors, be they businesses, cities or regions, could make significant contributions to narrowing the global emissions gap, adapting to climate change, and demonstrating to governments that higher ambition is desirable and doable. Going beyond words, this 5-part series titled Beyond words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy show that these actors are hard at work and delivering.
Single-use Plastic Bans to Prevent Pollution
On World Environment Day 2018, numerous organisations announced new plans and actions to address plastic related issues such as litter, pollution and harm to wildlife. Mallika Naguran takes a look at the environmental movements and pledges made by A Plastic Planet, The Travel Corporation and The Millenium Hotels in this report.
Environmental Justice for 2013 Bertam Valley Flood Victims
TNB was found liable for negligence in causing the 2013 environmental disaster involving torrential water flow from the Sultan Abu Bakar Hydroelectric Dam causing fatalities, severe flooding and property damage in Cameron Highlands. Lawyer M.Manogaran also calls for a new legislation - a Dam Safety Act - to protect the interest of the public.
Japan Travel Agencies Ally Towards Responsible Tourism
Reducing Food Waste Saves Hotels Money
Top Down Impetus: States can Drive Sustainable Change
Beyond Words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy II
PART 2 - BUSINESSES RAMP UP ON INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
Effective climate action by multiple non-state actors, be they businesses, cities or regions, could make significant contributions to narrowing the global emissions gap, adapting to climate change, and demonstrating to governments that higher ambition is desirable and doable. Going beyond words, this 5-part series on climate actions for a green economy shows how these actors are, in fact, hard at work and delivering results. By Jovin Hurry
Beyond Words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy
Part 1/5: Youth take charge of their future
Effective climate action by multiple non-state actors, be they businesses, cities or regions, could make significant contributions to narrowing the global emissions gap, adapting to climate change, and demonstrating to governments that higher ambition is desirable and doable. Going beyond words, this 5-part series on climate actions for a green economy shows how these actors are, in fact, hard at work and delivering
Sustainable Art & Power: LAGI Prize Offers $16,000
GSTC-FEST Partnership For Effective Sustainable Tourism Management
Australia to Export Renewable Energy to Singapore, Indonesia
Sustainable Business Grants: Funding Increases for 2018
Energy Giants BHP, AGL Go Green: Lobby Groups Lose Major Support
Who Won the 2017 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards?
Mountain IDEAL Standard Recognised by GSTC
A new sustainability standard for mountain area tourist destinations has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The new standard rating, called the Mountain IDEAL Standard, has been developed to address sustainability in mountain environments that are tourist destinations in both winter and summer seasons.