30 January 2018: An international symposium in Tokyo, Japan, showcased initiatives aiming at developing forestry-related supply chains that are beneficial for small producers while meeting global zero-deforestation commitments, such as in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Forestry Agency of Japan with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of … Continue reading Symposium Discusses Supply Chain and Deforestation Links
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EU Expert Group Provides Recommendations for Sustainable Finance
31 January 2018: The EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) issued its final report and recommendations on integrating sustainable finance within the EU and broader global financial systems. The report will guide the Commission’s forthcoming action plan on sustainable finance. The HLEG is a multi-stakeholder initiative established by the European Commission in 2016 … Continue reading EU Expert Group Provides Recommendations for Sustainable Finance
Hawai’i Plans State-level SDG Implementation
17 January 2018: The Hawai’i State Senate announced its intention to enact the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into state law to achieve the sustainability of Hawai’i’s people, communities, natural resources and economic prosperity. Hawai’i will implement the SDGs through the Aloha+ Challenge. The Hawai’i State Senate aims to focus on a local platform to … Continue reading Hawai’i Plans State-level SDG Implementation
The Findhorn Ecovillage
The Findhorn Ecovillage (FE) is a mixture of some of the very best of current thinking on sustainable human settlements. It is a constantly evolving model used as learning environment by many universities and school groups as well as by professional organisations and municipalities worldwide. The ecovillage model presents itself as an inspiring and viable … Continue reading The Findhorn Ecovillage
UN Environment Management Group Announces New Dialogues, Campaign
11 January 2018: The Secretariat of the UN Environment Management Group (EMG) will hold a new series of ‘Nexus Dialogues,’ create two new Issue Management Groups and launch a campaign for waste management in the UN, among its activities in 2018. In addition, a biodiversity dialogue is expected to prepare terms of reference for a … Continue reading UN Environment Management Group Announces New Dialogues, Campaign
GLOBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE 