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This is an introduction to the efforts of environmental defenders to protect and conserve the ecological integrity of the ecosystems of their communities.  The fulfillment of the international community’s commitment to the protection of the environment is premised on the empowerment of environmental defenders.  Environ ...

The review of the year 2018 and outlook 2019 discusses topics ranging from public sector borrowers, financial institutions, securitization, corporate debt, equity capital markets, emerging markets, and derivatioves. Its themes for 2019 include Brexit, the end of QE, Europe versus the populists, sustainable finance, ban ...

This article explores how circular procurement of equipment adds value to all parties along the supply chain. The circular economy offers opportunities to manufacturers, dealers, resellers, authorized third-party refurbishment companies, service companies, and rental and leasing companies. Furniture, fixtures, and equi ...

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development establishes 17 goals adopted by UN member states as the action plan to achieve sustainable development. Each country must establish its action plan on implementing the UN SDGs and the integration of sustainable development in policymaking at the national level. Environmental, ...

Sustainability is the carrying out of economic activity without depleting resources or having harmful impacts now or for future generations.  Sustainability in building developments must be considered from the very earliest stages, as the potential environmental impacts are considerable.  Once the decision to erect a n ...