THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe OECD’s “No Net Zero Without SMEs” campaign emphasises the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises in green innovation and climate action. Despite challenges, opportunities for sustainable SMEs are growing globally.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe ocean covers 70% of Earth’s surface and is crucial in regulating the climate. Immediate actions are needed to protect and restore ocean ecosystems.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe spend so much of our lives in homes and workspaces. We need to focus on decreasing emissions via whole-life decarbonisation of buildings.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOnly 9% of plastic waste is recycled in OECD countries. Transitioning to a circular economy could yield significant environmental and economic benefits, but bold policy action is needed to drive this change.
Reading Time: 5 minutesL’action climatique locale est la bienvenue et depuis longtemps attendue. Cependant, nous savons que passer de l’ambition à l’action s’est révélé être un défi par le passé. Que peuvent faire les dirigeants nationaux et locaux pour que cela se réalise ?
Reading Time: 4 minutesLocal climate action is welcome and long overdue. However, we know that moving from ambition to action has proved a challenge in the past. What can national and local leaders do to make it happen?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe architectural profession is undergoing a profound transformation in response to climate change, with a focus on sustainability and resilience. This shift requires strategic planning, innovative design, stringent quality control, and post-construction management.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite efforts to decarbonize the building sector, focus has primarily been on new buildings, neglecting the energy inefficiency of older buildings. Collaboration between national and subnational governments is vital in establishing near-zero emissions standards for new constructions by 2030.