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Hintergrund
Global governance

“Democratic states do not wage war on one another”

In global arena, irrational aspirations are pitted against reasoned deliberation

Climate-risk insurance
Insurance

Managing climate risk with private insurance

In low income countries, the business climate must improve for insurance companies

Development project

Project develops rural community with shea butter

A sustainable rural city creates employment opportunities for rural dwellers in Uganda

Africa

Informal farming in the city

In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, many farms face an uncertain future

Africa

Informal markets in Africa under pressure

In cities like Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, many people rely on informal work but the conditions of employment are precarious

Relevant reading

Climate hazards are increasing fast

UNEP demands fast climate action to prevent even more extreme weather

Social protection

How social-protection systems matter in the climate crisis

Social safety nets help to protect disadvantaged people from climate impacts

Ukraine

Safety and new jobs for persecuted scientists

The Philipp Schwartz Initiative is supporting Ukrainian and Afghani scholars at risk

UNCCD

Ecosystems and other land-related resources must be secured

Due to unsustainable economic activity, huge quantities of useful land are lost every year, warns UN agency

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.