Car-friendly BrasÃlia embraces walkers and cyclists
Built from scratch in the 1950s, the Brazilian capital of BrasÃlia was designed with the idea that all of its residents would be getting...
Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter
With the amount of harmful plastic litter in oceans and seas growing ever greater, the European Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules to target...
A phase shift in sustainable resource management
Efficient production and supply of energy and raw material resources are vital to attaining the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable...
Job Creation Plays Key Role in Georgia’s Economic Growth
Sustained economic growth in Georgia over the past two decades has helped reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity, with job creation playing a significant...
France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms
While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws...
India Raises Curtain on Historic World Environment Day
As global hosts to World Environment Day 2018, India today launched its official countdown to June 5 with a historic slate of activities ranging...
Lithuania should focus reform efforts on improving quality and efficiency of health services
Lithuania has made strong progress in reshaping its health system since the 1990s but further reforms are needed to urgently improve the quality of...
We Innovate For Climate Because Our Future Depends On It
In Frankfurt this week, Innovate4Climate brought together climate leaders who recognized and applauded the growth in climate finance and innovation but noted that much...
Governments need to act to encourage plastic recycling markets
Plastic recycling is failing to reach its full potential as low recovery rates of plastic waste, poor quality of recycled plastic and a lack...
Business Chemistry: Practical Magic for Crafting Powerful Work Relationships
Ever wonder what it is that makes two people click or clash? Or why some groups excel while others fumble? Or how you, as...