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New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion

GreenBiz

While a company’s biodiversity strategy is being fully developed and science-based targets confirmed, we advocate a no-regrets approach , as defined by the UNDP, UNEP and IUCN and expressed by the Science Based Targets Network. Global Compact member since 2008. They’ve been committed to sustainability for decades and a U.N.

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At Paris 2024, Athletes, Sports Federations and National Olympic Committees Stand Up for Nature

3BL Media

Abhinav Bindra Olympic gold medallist at Beijing 2008, Vice-Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission and founder of the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust “In rugby, we are all different, but we all contribute to the game in various ways,” said Alena Olsen, Paris 2024 Olympic medallist with the USA in rugby 7s.

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Taking control of the harmful effects of air pollution to improve health outcomes

Envirotec Magazine

A 2016 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlighted that between 2008 and 2013, air pollution levels in urban areas increased by eight per cent, and spotlighted the need to support the introduction of vital actions aimed at combating this public health emergency.

UNEP 52