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How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water
EnergyFoodWater

How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water

Scientific evidence points to food systems being responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to net zero requires coordinated action to manage the highly complex interplay between food production, water, energy, forestry, and biodiversity.

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Source: SDG Action
Digital technologies to make construction industry circular
Circular Economy

Digital technologies to make construction industry circular

The building industry depletes resources, generates waste and emits greenhouse gases at a tremendous scale and speed. The construction sector has been slow to adopt digital innovation but these technologies are a prerequisite if it is to transition to a circular and sustainable business model.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Nine developing countries presented their climate change plans
Climate

Nine developing countries presented their climate change plans

Most of the emission reduction actions focus on the energy, transport and forest sectors, which are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The initiatives presented included the development of renewable power, the promotion of electric vehicles and the restoration of forests.

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Source: UN Climate Change
Global warming linked to climate disasters in 2022
Climate

Global warming linked to climate disasters in 2022

Climate change does not directly cause heavy rainfall or drought, but it makes these naturally-occurring events more extreme and can lead to weather-related disasters such as the widespread flooding in Pakistan. As global temperatures rise more extreme weather events will occur in new locations.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Renewable energy sector grew significantly in 2022
Energy

Renewable energy sector grew significantly in 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, the renewable energy sector grew by more than 10% in 2022. This has led to a small overall reduction in global CO2 production from the electricity sector. Emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C.

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Source: World Economic Forum
How nature-based solutions can tackle risks to water supply
Water

How nature-based solutions can tackle risks to water supply

Climate change is shrinking the overall water supply. Corporations have responded to these growing risks by measuring their water use, setting stewardship targets and implementing site-level strategies. Nature-based solutions can protect businesses in ways corporate water stewardship cannot.

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Source: World Economic Forum