Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Health and wellbeing; Access to Health Care; Health and population

Climate-Smart Siting for renewable energy expansion

iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024

This study proposes a “Climate-Smart Siting” framework for addressing potential conflicts between renewable energy expansion and biodiversity conservation.

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Climate Change; Energy; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

Conceptualizing and comparing world-class universities’ contributions to global sustainability: Pathways, priorities and potential indicators

International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 110, October 2024

World-class universities (WCUs) are key players in promoting global sustainability. This study shows that WCU's contributions to global sustainability can be seen in five different dimensions: education and research, outreach and engagement, campus operation and transportation, landscapes and ecosystems, and global leadership and impact evaluation.

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Global

Collaboration opportunities for driving sustainable farming systems and local communities: The case of banana cooperatives in Thailand

Societal Impacts, Volume 4, December 2024, 100087

As Thailand is increasingly facing climate crisis, production damage, and economic loss for farmers, alternative solutions for driving sustainable farming are needed, but not all Thai farmers can adopt sustainable farming systems, particularly smallholder farmers. To address sustainable farming for smallholder farmers, we examine the development of a cross-border supply chain between Japanese farmers knowledgeable in sustainable agricultural practices and less experienced Thai farmers.

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Rural development; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Asia

International Day of Banks 2025

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International Day of Banks 2025: Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance

Dec 2025

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Economic Growth; innovation; Industry, Global

Gender Parity in Research: Progress and Persistent Challenges

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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science.

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Podcasts

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Space; Geology; STEM, Global

Shifting Trend of Protein Consumption in Southeast Asia: Toward Health, Innovation, and Sustainability

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, October 2024

The article concludes that meeting South East Asia s protein needs demands a dual focus on both quantity and quality, tailored to population-specific requirements and life stages. Sustainable solutions should leverage a mix of animal, plant, and novel protein sources, prioritizing local resources and innovations that enhance nutritional value and consumer acceptance. It cautions against simplistic shifts to plant-based diets, given persistent undernutrition and socioeconomic disparities, and stresses that future food policies and innovations must be guided by nutrient adequacy, environmental sustainability, safety, and cultural relevance to ensure robust and equitable improvements in regional nutrition.

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

United Nations Day 2025

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United Nations Day 2025: Promoting Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships

Oct 2025

WE Empower SDG Challenge 2024 Pitch Night

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On Wednesday 25th September 2024, the five 2024 WE Empower awardees will take part in the WE Empower SDG Challenge Pitch Night. Hosted by fashion designer, author and philanthropist, Diane Von Fur

Sep 2024

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Sustainable Business Practices; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

UNGC Leaders Summit 2024

The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contribu

Sep 2024

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