article thumbnail

Why Sustainability Must Be Centered On Environmental Justice

Sustainability Update

Alok Sharma , president of the COP26 climate summit, held back tears in his closing speech at the climate change conference in Glasgow last November. Today, more than 30 years later, systemic racism and inequity continue to affect disadvantaged communities greatly, beyond the scope of proximity to waste. degree C commitments.

Waste 52
article thumbnail

From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

They are also preparing for the impact of the 26 th Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Working Group 1’s contribution to the Sixth Assessment Physical Science Basis report has been described as “Code Red” for humanity, and with less than 60 days until COP26, there has never been a better moment for bold leadership.

article thumbnail

From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

They are also preparing for the impact of the 26 th Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Working Group 1’s contribution to the Sixth Assessment Physical Science Basis report has been described as “Code Red” for humanity, and with less than 60 days until COP26, there has never been a better moment for bold leadership.