We’re already seeing major consequences of Earth’s rising temperatures – more frequent and more extreme storms, melting sea ice and raging wildfires, to name just a few. Yet, to many people, the clima

Event |25 September 2019 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, Marunouchi Nijubashi Building 5F, 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku ADB’s flagship economic publication Asian Develop

Since 1750, humans have disrupted Earth's carbon cycle more severely than have some of the most cataclysmic asteroid impacts in history — and, new research suggests, the long-term effects on our plane

Mapping the essentials for a dignified life Looking at poverty from every angle Ending poverty is the bedrock of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There is no way we can achieve a just and equ

September saw the return of the dreaded haze in full force—the worst it has been since 2015. Millions of people here in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia choked on toxic air and wondered if

Let me share my vision of 2030. By then, we are living in a global circular economy that has become ‘intentionally transparent’. This open mindset has released a surge in trust throughout the world’s

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Forests do more for us than we realize. They clean our water and filter our air, and they provide food, medicine and fuel for more than a billion people worldwide. ©PhotoSky/shutterstock.com 16/07/201

Eight things you need to know about the sanitation crisis A toilet is not just a toilet. It’s a life-saver, dignity-protector and opportunity-maker. Whoever you are, wherever you are, sanitation is your human right. And yet, billions of people are being left behind. Ask yourself: how could anyone…

Modern society has given significant attention to the promises of the digital economy over the past decade. But it has given little attention to its negative environmental footprint. Our smartphones r

Data We aim to shift the focus of development economics from national income accounting to people-centered policies Read more about HDI and human development composite indices and indicators >> Resear

Hyperloop A Step Forward in the Promise of Ultrafast ‘Hyperloops’ The New York Times - Eric A. Taub MOAPA, Nev. — Hyperloop technology, which promises to transport people and goods at speeds of up to

In 10 years time, 50% of jobs will be changed by automation - but only 5% eliminated. 9 out of 10 jobs will require digital skills. Young, low-skilled and vulnerable people - all need help with upskil

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People across the world are becoming increasingly concerned about climate change: 8-in-10 people see climate change as a major threat to their country. As I have shown before , food production is resp

Collectively, humans have a gargantuan ecological footprint—and the evidence is all around us. Forests are razed down to build highways, cities keep growing taller and wider, roads are paved to accomm

The Download: At the 2019 Climate Action Summit, the United Nations secretary general António Guterres said, “the world is losing the race against the climate emergency, but it’s a race we can win.” O

2020 marked the beginning of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The 17 goals, adopted by all countries in 2015, are our shared vision to end poverty, saf

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Ten years to transform our world The Sustainable Development Goals — our shared vision to end poverty, rescue the planet and build a peaceful world — are gaining global momentum. With just 10 years to

By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent Published 19 March Related Topics Our Planet Now image copyright Getty Images image caption Traffic has been much-reduced on the streets of New York Levels of

In history, 6 000 – 7 000 species have been cultivated for food. Yet, today only three crops provide more than 40 percent of our daily calories! ©vmerckaert/Shutterstock 02/10/2018 Did you know that n

The damage we have done to our planet is having a direct impact on the spread and severity of COVID-19. The global response, however, demonstrates our ability to work together. By focusing collectivel

Publication | May 2020 This brief presents new projections on the economic impact of COVID-19 and highlights policy implications. Download (Free: 2.57 MB) Citable URL http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/BRF200

Earth School 30 Quests for students around the world to celebrate, explore and connect with nature. 531,117.52 Quests taken Supported by Welcome to Earth School! Embark on 30 adventures – or Quests –

Image PMR's carbon taxation e-course is now open and available in self-paced format. A few weeks ago, the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) – a World Bank program that helps developing countries

Introduction The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to “to promote prosperity while protecting the planet”. These SDGs address the many global challenges faced by humanity, such

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A woman fishing on Paje beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo: © Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock COVID-19 has brought untold suffering to communities worldwide, compounded by what World Bank estimates suggest

This report by EAT investigates current food consumption patterns and the efficacy of national dietary guidelines in G20 countries compared to the Planetary Health Diet. Through it, G20 countries are presented with clear opportunities to lead reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and realize the…

More than 60% of the global workforce is classed as informally employed. They lack access to a lot of the support they need to cope with the coronavirus downturn. In poorer countries, they may not eve

TikTok’s 90 days in the cooking pot The fallouts from the Covid-19 pandemic for the medium to long term have been a widely discussed issue for the past few months. Besides generating a health crisis i

A community of forest homes lies in ruins after the Creek Fire swept through on September 8 near Shaver Lake, California. David McNew/Getty Images With heat waves , wildfires , intense hurricanes , an

Why is it important to reduce food loss and waste? Globally, around 14 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumpt

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Humanity at a crossroads Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO) is the flagship publication of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It is a periodic report that summarizes the latest data on the s

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How can countries grow their economies and keep air pollution in check at the same time? A new World Bank report explores that tricky question, looking at the kinds of policies and actions three leadi

Home » Topics » A Changing Climate » IPCC Fifth Assessment Report: the final act Printed from http://www.carlocarraro.org/en IPCC Fifth Assessment Report: the final act Tags: AR5 , climate change , climate policy , IPCC , SYR | Date: 11/07/2014 | No comments The science is clear. The impacts of…