Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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In this round up of 2025, we share the Special Collections published throughout the year to mark key UN observation days and events.

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The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together governments and stakeholders for the UN’s annual climate negotiations. This article, provided by LexisNexis UK Practical Guidance, offers a day-by-day overview of the key insights, decisions and developments from the Summit.

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The rapid expansion of data centres is fuelling an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.

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Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and global thinkers, Future Energy Insights by the World Future Energy Summit takes an in-depth look at renewable energy and sustainability.

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Drawing on insights from the United Nations 10-Member Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs, Beyond 2030  reviews the framework’s achievements to date and delivers critical insights into how the SDGs can guide global cooperation and decisive local action well beyond 2030.

This study explores the food and nutrition security practices among artisanal and small-scale mining communities in Nigeria, revealing both strengths, such as access to local foods and purchasing power, and significant challenges, including meal skipping, poor water quality, and limited healthcare access. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive interventions to improve nutrition, healthcare infrastructure, and social protection, which are essential for the well-being and sustainable development of these mining communities.
Elsevier, Sustainable Production and Consumption, Volume 60, November 2025
This study analyzes decarbonization efforts of 1,095 European firms, identifying six key strategic pathways—ranging from risk diagnosis to supply chain redesign—and uses a systems dynamics approach to reveal how these interconnected strategies influence climate risk performance. The findings offer valuable tools for managers and policymakers to coordinate supply chain actions more effectively, fostering continuous innovation and improved sustainability outcomes.
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Klaus Brun, Vice President of Products and Technology, Ebara-Elliott Energy. They discuss why clean, reliable energy is essential for global sustainability and what technologies like turbines and hydrogen/CO₂ transport are needed for the transition. They also note how AI both raises energy demand and helps improve system efficiency.

Celebrated annually on October 16, World Food Day is a key global event focused on raising awareness about food security and hunger.

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