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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

Recognizing this, member-countries of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals , including a historic goal on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities: "to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable" by 2030, leaving no person, place or ecosystem behind.

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Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

3BL Media

In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all. What does the industrialized world owe to developing nations for the climate devastation their economies have caused? The climate crisis is the most pressing issue facing every one and every industry.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

We cannot forget that a better future is 100 percent in our hands, because WE, and only WE, have the power and the resources to make better decisions, to be more conscious. My environmental work in Microsoft’s datacenter communities has certainly been disrupted by the global crisis.

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Soil Health Institute Engages Students From Historically Black Colleges and Universities To Promote Greater Equity in Sustainable Agriculture Through Internship Program

3BL Media

The USRCF Internship Program is dedicated to establishing career paths for underrepresented students, empowering them to obtain decision-making positions in U.S. At the Soil Health Institute, we are deeply committed to current and future generations, and empowering historically underrepresented communities.”. “As agriculture.

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Women in science: researchers from the Science Panel for the Amazon talk about gender equality and the challenges of their profession

Sustainable Development Network

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11th. The date was announced by the United Nations (UN) in order to highlight the main achievements of women in that area, in addition to encouraging younger generations to pursue a scientific career. The role of women in science is important.

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Despite the Headlines, 2021 Was A Year Full of Environmental Victories

Richard Matthews

Good news stories do not have the sensationalistic allure of dramatic prophecies of doom, but once you get past the dire headlines, there is a litany of overlooked achievements that tangibly illustrate progress. To make matters worse the latest Emissions Gap report reveals that we are not doing anywhere near enough to stave off disaster.