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COP27: A Breakthrough for People and Planet

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The 27th United Nations (UN) Conference of the Parties (COP), which took place this November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, marked a significant milestone in developing action against climate change. Climate change inequality, contributors and sufferers, has been a key agenda item at COP for many years.

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Guarding the Lifeline: Understanding the Importance of Source Water Vulnerability Assessment

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In the meantime, 80% of the world’s wastewater is returned to the environment untreated (UNEP, 2016). Watch for more News & Blog updates here and follow us on LinkedIn. The UN University estimates that by 2030, there will be a 40% gap between water demand and availability.

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Take Five: Autumn Mist

Chris Hall

Overlooked in most reports was HM Treasury’s conclusion that “any policy intervention from government to change fiduciary duty would be undesirable”, despite its acknowledgement of “a lack of clarity” around how the concept interacts with “sustainability and climate change considerations” among pension trustees.

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