With “three earths” needed to sustain our current consumption and production systems by 2050, the circular economy offers a model to counterbalance the environmental pressures that are mounting.
Category: Environment
Co-operation and inclusive growth for a better future: Yokohama’s story
In our newest Mayor of the Moment interview, Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama, Japan, discusses the green transformation, cooperation with other Champion Mayors as well as other Asian cities.
Small business, big impact: how SMEs are embracing sustainability
There can be no net zero without SMEs. According to new estimates produced by the OECD, SMEs account for around 40% of business carbon emissions at the EU level. Their role is vital in meeting global climate commitments. So how are they embracing sustainability?
From standards to action – Fostering a holistic approach to sustainable finance for SMEs
SMEs are key for a sustainable climate transition – there will be no net zero without SMEs. Find out more about how banks and other financial institutions have a central role to play in financing SMEs’ green and sustainable investments.
We did it our way: what are cities doing to lead on climate action?
Recent data show that 80% of cities are facing climate hazards (such as heatwaves and floods), while climate change is growing on the global agenda. But can cities be key in tackling global warming?
Espero: fashioning a more inclusive future
What do beekeeping, fashion and inclusion have in common? Meet Espero, a French-designed social enterprise programme. What are they doing to help refugees get into the labour market?
How satellites see our cities – and can help them become more sustainable
The OECD’s Alexandre Blanquet explains how the use of AI and satellite imagery can help cities face the challenges of the future and become more sustainable.
Can Asian Cities Lead the Way in Sustainable Cooling?
Cities are faced with increasing record temperatures. Four OECD experts discuss different cooling solutions for cities, and how certain Asian cities are paving the way forward.