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Champions of change fighting for sustainable development
Conference
May 4, 2020

Champions of change fighting for sustainable development

Gro Harlem Brundtland, Damilola Ogunbiyi and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim are true champions of change. Being part of the G-STIC community, they will make a difference in forwarding the implementation of integrated solutions for the SDGs.

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Ensuring sustainable drinking water supply in rural areas
Water
April 20, 2020

Ensuring sustainable drinking water supply in rural areas

Almost 800 million people still lack adequate access to a sustainable drinking water supply. Gravity-driven membrane filtration technology has been used in several UNDP water management projects in rural areas in Cambodia and Indonesia.

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How to enable technological innovations for the SDGs?
Conference
April 6, 2020

How to enable technological innovations for the SDGs?

When it comes to fighting the impact of climate change, the time for business-as-usual is up. But how can we enable the breakthrough technological innovations that are vital for achieving the SDGs? And how do we ensure they work for the benefit of all people?

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The Drawdown Review: climate solutions for a new decade
Climate
March 23, 2020

The Drawdown Review: climate solutions for a new decade

Project Drawdown is the world’s leading resource for actions that can be taken today to solve the climate change challenges we’re facing. The recently published Drawdown Review is a must-read for all people dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Nature-based solutions for climate-resilient societies
OceansWater
March 9, 2020

Nature-based solutions for climate-resilient societies

Nature-based solutions get increasing recognition as an indispensable part of our global effort to achieve the SDGs. According to the Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Manifesto, they are a vital complement to decarbonisation in establishing climate-resilient societies.

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How Circular Economy Hotspots contribute to a circular economy
Circular economy
February 24, 2020

How Circular Economy Hotspots contribute to a circular economy

Circular Economy has made it into a worldwide concept in recent years. Circular Economy Hotspots, a series of events that highlight and promote efforts to foster innovation in the field of circular economy, provide interesting insights into local circular economy initiatives.

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