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

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

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

UNGC Leaders Summit 2024

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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

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Sep 2024
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In the Age of AI: Highlights from RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024

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More than 1100 people came together virtually on 18 June 2024 for the tenth edition of the RELX SDG Inspiration Day: "In the Age of AI: Information to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." The annual online event brings together thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, governments, and NGOs to explore pressing issues, gain practical insight, and inspire action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Artificial Intelligence; health technology; Technology; Multi-stakeholder partnerships, Global

RELX SDG Customer Awards 2024

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Recognising our customers' exceptional work to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sustainable Business Practices; Sustainable Development; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

How power in corporate-industrial meat supply chains enables negative externalities: Three case studies from Brazil, the US, and Australia

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One Earth, Volume 7, 16 August 2024
Global industrial meat production drives major social and ecological harms, yet policy debates often neglect the role of corporate power in sustaining these impacts. Through case studies, this study shows how industry concentration, government ties, weak regulation, and cultural norms enable externalized costs, and calls for systemic policies that confront meat industry power within the broader food system
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Food security and nutrition; Industry; Open Access, Global

Crowdfunding renewable energy investments: Investor perceptions and decision-making factors in an emerging market

Elsevier, Energy Research and Social Science, Volume 114, August 2024
Crowdfunding has emerged as a viable tool in the alternative finance industry to complement financing for projects where government and bank investments have been unable to cover including in renewable energy.
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Crowdlending; Renewable Energy, Africa; Global

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