Habitat III and the Business of Cities
Today, cities are home to more than half of the world’s population. By 2050, this ratio is expected to near 70% making urbanization one of the most significant trends of this century.
Category: WBCSD News & Insights
New WBCSD guidance supports chemical companies to assess the social impact of their products
Chemicals are the basis for nearly all products in the world. As an industry of industries, the chemical sector is key to helping reach the long-term vision of 9 billion people living well, and within the boundaries of the planet.
A wealth of opportunities
For decades, the “tragedy of the commons” has been a useful tool for understanding and explaining the risks of undervaluing shared resources.
Today, the Paris Agreement enters into force
Nearly one year ago, many didn’t even think an agreement was possible. And yet it’s going into effect faster than many ever imagined.
WBCSD Insider Perspective: LCTPi 6 in Chennai
Companies turned out in force with more than 80 WBCSD member representatives gathering to review progress against each of the sector-specific work plans for 2016, and to discuss how to continue driving implementation in 2017.
WBCSD releases a new online tool that help cities improve their sustainable mobility
WBCSD today released its online Sustainable Mobility planning tool at the annual CIVITAS Conference on sustainable urban mobility in Gdynia, Poland. Geneva, 29 September 2016 – The online tool (…)
The SDGs, one year in: Where do we stand?
The past year has been about enhancing understanding and appreciation of the development agenda the SDGs represent, and gradually accepting that within this new global framework, all countries are in need of further development.
Paris and the climate talks: business’ shortest route to success
Our world has changed. So has our climate. Never has the necessity of building a sustainable world been so real and so urgent. But stepping into this reality should not evoke dark clouds as it is also a synonym for hope.
Business, plastics and waste management – the sustainability dream team?
There’s a reason we call our home the “Blue Planet.” Oceans cover most of Earth’s surface and generate roughly 70% of the oxygen in our atmosphere. (…)
The Marine Debris Puzzle: Where Do You Fit In?
Our earth’s ocean provides us with so much—the air we breathe, food and water, plus efficient transportation routes for global commerce, unlimited recreational opportunities, and (…)