Beyond the Business Case
The building and construction industry plays a critical role in achieving global sustainability, especially in tackling the global climate crisis. The scope and breadth of sustainability encompassed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an integral part of the business case for global real estate. The SDG ...
Posted on 15/07/24
Significant Benefits of a Greening Economy
A new study, “Macroeconomic Impacts of Increased Decarbanisation and Green Industrial Policies in the European Union” by Cambridge Econometrics, models two scenarios for the period 2022 to 2050 and their impact on the economy and the labor market as well as on energy consumption/production, energy prices, and greenhous ...
Posted on 11/07/24
A Fundamental Right to the Environment: A Matter for Local And Regional Authorities
The ongoing effects of global warming, biodiversity loss, and pollution pose a serious risk to the enjoyment of fundamental human rights, including the right to life, health, and private and family life. The impacts of global warming have led to the recognition of a human rights-based approach to addressing climate ch ...
Posted on 08/07/24
Seeking Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Sustainable development of communities requires leadership and relies on the involvement and participation of stakeholders in the future sustainability of communities. Development is implemented at the local level by communities and their stakeholders, whether residents or visitors. Organizations at international and ...
Posted on 03/07/24
Race to the Bottom
The IPCC has provided the scientific basis and irrefutable evidence of increasing climate change, which has confirmed and reinforced the worst fears that irreparable destruction is proceeding faster and with more consequences than previously projected. The Club of Rome report, “The Limits to Growth”, warned us about t ...
Posted on 02/07/24
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