Reflecting on an intensive year for environmental diplomacy
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** What's new in sustainable development
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** The State of Global Environmental Governance: What 2022 can teach us
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Last year was a jam-packed period of environmental negotiations, especially as many international processes returned to in-person meetings or came together in hybrid mode. What were the high points, where did challenges emerge, and what can we learn for the future ([link removed]) ?
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** Pathways Toward Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: Incorporating social and political realities
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A new article in
Carbon Brief, co-authored by one of our experts, explains how 1.5°C pathways play a valuable role in policy debates around phasing out fossil fuels—but shows how, to ensure fairness, decision-makers will also need to factor in social and political considerations ([link removed]) .
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** National Oil Companies: What investors can do to spur the energy transition
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National oil companies play a major role in oil and gas production while holding the vast bulk of global reserves. What role can investors play in pushing these companies toward decarbonization ([link removed]) ?
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** Putting the SDGs Into Practice: What national reports show
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Last year, 44 reports on national progress on the Sustainable Development Goals were submitted to the United Nations. What do those reports show about efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda at a time of poly-crisis ([link removed]) ?
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** The Energy Charter Treaty: Toward a coordinated EU withdrawal
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With the EU now weighing a coordinated withdrawal with its member states from the Energy Charter Treaty, our March 15 webinar with partners will unpack the big legal and policy questions involved ([link removed]) .
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** CITES at 50: Reflecting on a landmark treaty in wildlife conservation
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A half-century ago, governments signed the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The latest installment in a new SDG Knowledge Hub series commemorating this milestone looks at how CITES is playing a growing role in shark conservation ([link removed]) .
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** Demystifying Cotton Supply Chains: Paving the way to greater visibility
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New research that collected sustainability information and mapped supply chain actors for a Sweden-based fashion retailer shows the opportunities for better transparency, visibility, and collaboration ([link removed]) .
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** Sustainability Standards in the South Asian Cotton Sector
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From improving water conservation to increasing farmer incomes, what impacts have voluntary sustainability standards had on South Asia's cotton sector? Join us on March 15 ([link removed]) to discuss findings from a forthcoming IISD report.
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