Climate-Smart Siting for renewable energy expansion

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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024
This study proposes a “Climate-Smart Siting” framework for addressing potential conflicts between renewable energy expansion and biodiversity conservation.
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Conceptualizing and comparing world-class universities’ contributions to global sustainability: Pathways, priorities and potential indicators

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International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 110, October 2024
World-class universities (WCUs) are key players in promoting global sustainability. This study shows that WCU's contributions to global sustainability can be seen in five different dimensions: education and research, outreach and engagement, campus operation and transportation, landscapes and ecosystems, and global leadership and impact evaluation.
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Collaboration opportunities for driving sustainable farming systems and local communities: The case of banana cooperatives in Thailand

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Societal Impacts, Volume 4, December 2024, 100087

As Thailand is increasingly facing climate crisis, production damage, and economic loss for farmers, alternative solutions for driving sustainable farming are needed, but not all Thai farmers can adopt sustainable farming systems, particularly smallholder farmers. To address sustainable farming for smallholder farmers, we examine the development of a cross-border supply chain between Japanese farmers knowledgeable in sustainable agricultural practices and less experienced Thai farmers.

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Rural development; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Asia

Gender Parity in Research: Progress and Persistent Challenges

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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science.
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Space; Geology; STEM, Global

International Day of Banks 2026

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International Day of Banks 2026: Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance

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Dec 2026
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Economic Growth; innovation; Industry, Global

Shifting Trend of Protein Consumption in Southeast Asia: Toward Health, Innovation, and Sustainability

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, October 2024
The article concludes that meeting South East Asia ’s protein needs demands a dual focus on both quantity and quality, tailored to population-specific requirements and life stages. Sustainable solutions should leverage a mix of animal, plant, and novel protein sources, prioritizing local resources and innovations that enhance nutritional value and consumer acceptance. It cautions against simplistic shifts to plant-based diets, given persistent undernutrition and socioeconomic disparities, and stresses that future food policies and innovations must be guided by nutrient adequacy, environmental sustainability, safety, and cultural relevance to ensure robust and equitable improvements in regional nutrition.
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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Subsurface Hydrogen Energy Storage - Chapter 5: Navigating hydrogen storage and transport networks: grid connectivity and storage site logistics

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Subsurface Hydrogen Energy Storage: Current Status, Prospects, and Challenges, 2025, Pages 123-150
This chapter supports UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 13: Climate Action as it explores hydrogen as a promising clean energy source, emphasizing sustainable production, storage, and transportation methods. It highlights the need for technological advancements, policy support, and investment to overcome current challenges and promote decarbonization. The focus aligns with SDGs related to clean energy, innovation, climate action, and responsible resource use.
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Energy; Industry, Global

Urgent climate action is needed to ensure effectiveness of protected areas for biodiversity benefits

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 7, 18 October 2024
Biodiversity and climate change are deeply linked, with biodiversity regulating climate and climate impacting habitats, yet this link is often overlooked in policy. Our study emphasizes integrating climate mitigation into conservation to preserve ecosystem services, even if protected area goals are met.
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Climate Change; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Forests, Global

United Nations Day

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United Nations Day 2026: Promoting Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships

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Oct 2026
24

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Access to justice; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

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WE Empower SDG Challenge 2024 Pitch Night

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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

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Sep 2024
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Sustainable Business Practices; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

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