The Paris Agreement, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals marked a turning point towards sustainable development, and sustainable infrastructure emerges as a key tool to achieve these goals. In this interview, our specialists Amal-Lee Amin and Graham Watkins will tell us why investing in sustainable infrastructure is key. 1)Amal-Lee, let’s … [Read more...] about 3 Key Questions about Sustainable Infrastructure
Addressing the climate change challenge while living with it.
There are quite a few challenges that our society must face in the coming years, but there is one that we are already facing: Climate Change. Rising temperatures, increasingly weather events, sea level rise among others effects have become a daily reality for populations in urban centers. Additionally, the rapid urbanization is affecting the environment. Climate Change is a … [Read more...] about Addressing the climate change challenge while living with it.
From NDC Invest to a Sustainable Development
Moving towards the path of sustainable development is a great challenge. The Paris Agreement, the UN´s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the delivery of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (iNDCs) by 197 parties to the UN Climate Convention all require a shouldering of responsibility for addressing climate change and improving human welfare. If temperature rise … [Read more...] about From NDC Invest to a Sustainable Development
A Connection between Climate Change and health?
A doctor tells you that much of your condition or disease is caused by climate change. It sounds weird, right? It seems hard to believe, but there is a connection. 2015 left us as the warmest year on record, globally. It´s not something we should be proud of. Of course not. A sign of the times, climate change in 2016 is perceived as the most impactful risk for the years … [Read more...] about A Connection between Climate Change and health?