Reading Time: 4 minutesThe OECD report addresses the significant challenges to sustainability within the tourism sector. It’s time to call for coordinated actions to address these issues effectively.
Category: Environment
Making waves: Local action for ocean protection
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.
From Trash to Treasure: how to generate value from our waste?
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.
De l’ambition à l’action : Accélérer l’action climatique locale et la résilience
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 ?
From ambition to action: Accelerating local climate action and resilience
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?
The transformation of architecture in the era of climate change
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.
Water for peace: how better governance can reduce conflict
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people lack clean water, facing droughts, floods, and pollution. Efforts to address water issues are increasing, but corruption and conflicts hinder progress. Effective water governance is pivotal for peace.
Building momentum – global climate efforts focussing on the built environment
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.