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On Wednesday 25th September 2024, the five 2024 WE Empower awardees will take part in the WE Empower SDG Challenge Pitch Night.  Hosted by fashion designer, author and philanthropist, Diane Von Fur

This review aims to identify optimal strategies for the long-term sustainable development of Bangladesh in the realm of occupational chemical safety and management. The review critically evaluates the current state of Bangladesh's national chemical management and proposes a policy trajectory for consideration.

In this study, the authors estimate the causal effect of air pollution on eye and ear health. They find that eye or ear disease possibility rises 1.48% for a 10 μg/m3 increase in four-week average PM2.5 concentration. The impacts can last about 28 weeks and will be insignificant afterward.
Elsevier,

Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy, 2025, Pages 373-395

The chapter on district heating and cooling, which discusses the advantages of centralized heat distribution systems using various energy sources to support multiple users, aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially lowering utility costs for users.
The transport of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers aligns with sustainability and the UN SDGs by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy efficiency, contributing to goals related to clean energy and climate action. Additionally, it creates economic opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances energy security, supporting goals related to economic growth and infrastructure development.

This content aligns with Goals 2, 11, and 15 by examining the role of traditional agriculture in periurban areas and its contribution to local food security; providing insights for sustainable urban development; and supporting sustainable land management.

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The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contribu

This One Earth Research Article shows how increasing urbanization & land use change is contributing to warmer temperatures at regional and continental scales. The results have important implications regarding the need for climate mitigation and adaptation (SDG 13), urban planning (SDG 11) and the terrestrial biosphere (SDG 15).
Elsevier,

Technological Pathways for Africa' s Net-Zero Economy, Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa's Sustainable Future, 2025, Pages 139-157

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7, 11, and 13 by exploring the significance of international partnerships and collaborations in promoting innovation and expanding renewable energy initiatives in Africa. It offers pragmatic suggestions for incorporating renewable energy alternatives into Africa's development agenda.

Elsevier,

Quaternary Environments and Humans, Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2024, 100023

The study of Laguna Bacalar's paleoecology during the Late Holocene provides important insights into how regional climate changes and sea level fluctuations have shaped the vegetation and ecosystems of this region, which can inform conservation efforts and climate adaptation strategies.

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