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SDG 8 is the UN Sustainable Development Goal that recognizes the importance of sustained economic growth and high levels of economic productivity for creating well-paid quality jobs and achieving global prosperity for everyone.  It promotes full and productive employment and decent work for everyone while eradicating f ...

The financial cost of climate change has been significantly underestimated, according to new research saying it could cut the world’s GDP by almost half.  A recent study from UNSW Sydney factors in the full global reach of extreme weather, suggests the damage to the world’s economy could be far worse than previously th ...

It is well known that recessions have economic and social impacts, while little attention is paid to their impact on the environment and ongoing climate action.  Past recessions have shown that a slowdown in economic activity and a shift in government priorities can have both positive and negative impacts on climate ch ...

Understanding the challenges and priorities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires consideration of the complexity and diversity within the SDGs, addressing the unique geographic and economic conditions, and reliable and comprehensive data for performance-based evaluation.  While the SDGs Index ...

The US tariffs enacted by the Trump administration pose a significant threat to environmental sustainability in both the short and long term.  In the near term, supply chains are disrupted, the cost for clean technologies increases, and adoption of solar power and electric vehicles is delayed.  Over the longer term, tr ...