New Partnership Aims to Drastically Cut Food Loss and Waste in Indonesia
Copenhagen, 30 August 2018: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced annually for human consumption in the (…)
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Insider Perspective: Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2018
Last week, business leaders and government officials from across Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the Latin America & Caribbean Climate Week 2018 (LACCW 2018).
Is 1.5 degrees within reach?
The most significant development in global efforts to keep climate change to well below 2°C is the realization by all stakeholder groups that each of us must contribute our unique capabilities if we are to succeed in addressing the climate challenge.
Driving a Circular Vision: Sims Metal Management Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Sims Metal Management, the global leader in metals and electronics recycling, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Geneva, 21 August 2018: Founded (…)
Insider Perspective: Key Takeaways from the 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the UN’s central platform for follow-up and review of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, took place at the UN headquarters in New York City from 9 to 18 July 2018.
New Guide shows how the forest products sector can value nature into their business decision-making
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the members of the Forest Solutions Group (FSG) today launch the Forest Products Sector Guide to the Natural Capital Protocol, (…)
Towards a stakeholder-led platform for sustainable natural rubber
In recent decades, growing demand for natural rubber has seen the establishment of new industrial and smallholder plantations. With around 70% of natural rubber going (…)
The importance of collaboration and dialogue: implementing the TCFD recommendations
In September 2015, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, issued a clear warning about the Tragedy of the Horizon, stating that by the time climate change impacts financial stability, it will already be too late.
Business leadership on water, sanitation and hygiene: WBCSD launches WASH Pledge impact report
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today launched the WASH Pledge impact report: Maximizing business contribution towards water, sanitation and hygiene. Geneva / New (…)
Insider Perspective: Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2018
Earlier this week, business leaders and government officials from across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Singapore for Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2018.