Sustainable Development

5 reasons to shift from a ‘throw-it-away’ consumption model to a ‘circular economy’

Published by rudy Date posted on February 22, 2021

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Why sustainability is the new digital

Published by rudy Date posted on January 13, 2021

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Bill Gates: How we’ll move around in a clean, green future

Published by rudy Date posted on August 27, 2020

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This is the state of sustainability around the world

Published by rudy Date posted on June 12, 2020

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The other fossils in the boardroom

Published by rudy Date posted on June 3, 2020

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EC releases economic strategy for people and planet

Published by rudy Date posted on December 19, 2019

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A four-day working week will not only improve wellbeing – it could save the planet

Published by rudy Date posted on June 3, 2019

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How can we eradicate poverty by 2030?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 19, 2018

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What next? 4 ways to build a sustainable future

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2018

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The Helen Alexander Lecture: The Case for the Sustainable Development Goals

Published by rudy Date posted on September 17, 2018

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UN chief announces new sustainable development initiative

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2012

UNITED NATIONS—UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the launch of a new independent global network of research centers, universities and technical institutions to help find solutions for some of the world’s most pressing environmental, social and economic problems.

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PH companies not interested in sustainability?

Published by rudy Date posted on September 19, 2011

BANGKOK, Thailand – If Philippine companies’ non-participation in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development is any indication, then it seems like sustainable development is not a priority.

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Sustainable devt still a feasible proposition, experts say

Published by rudy Date posted on September 19, 2011

(Updated 5:06 p.m.) BANGKOK, Thailand — Despite the deadlock in the United States and European debt crisis, sustainable development remains a feasible approach to saving the world from an economic and ecological disaster, participants to the second Sustainable Development Symposium here said on Monday.

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Reforestation led to town’s boom

Published by rudy Date posted on November 10, 2010

PRIETO DIAZ, Sorsogon — More and more local governments and NGOs are reforesting their coastlines with mangroves. They can learn from this Pacific town how to do it by the hundreds of hectares, both to save the earth and spur the economy. It’s a success story of environment protection leading into different livelihoods.

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Philippines 97th in quality of life

Published by rudy Date posted on November 6, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines ranked 97th out of 169 countries in the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)’s annual Human Development Report, which measures quality of life.

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DENR to require mining firms to reforest denuded minesites

Published by rudy Date posted on October 30, 2010

Nagoya, Japan – Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje said he plans to require mining firms operating in the Philippines to engage in the reforestation of denuded or degraded forest areas.

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A new mindset for water use

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2010

The Philippines consumes a lot of water, due mostly to its relatively large population of nearly 100 million. Water is used for farm irrigation, for power generation, for sewage and sanitation, for household and industrial use, and for human and livestock consumption, among other things. And all these are adversely affected by seasonal supply problems.

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Unions and academics assess the employment impacts of climate change

Published by rudy Date posted on September 14, 2010

Brussels, 13rd September (ITUC OnLine):  A new report launched today “Conference News: Workshop on Climate Change, its impacts on employment and labour markets” examining the impacts of climate change on employment, brings together the findings of a group of 50 trade union and university experts on the subject. The report arises from a March 2010…

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Protected: The Rise and Fall of the G.D.P.

Published by rudy Date posted on May 18, 2010

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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KNOWING AND LEARNING ABOUT EACH OTHER TOWARD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Published by rudy Date posted on January 17, 2010

Haribon Foundation is currently implementing the GOLDEN, or Governance and Local Development of Endangered Forests, Landscapes and Seascapes Project (GF/LS) in Surigao del Sur province, covering Lanuza Bay and two important biodiversity areas (IBAs)—Mount Hilong-hilong and Mount Diwata Ranges. The goal of the project is to protect endangered tropical rainforests and coastal areas in the…

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January – ZERO WASTE MONTH

“Stop wasting our money.
Stop corruption!”

Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.

Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar.  Reject Military!

#WearMask #WashHands
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos

Time to support & empower survivors. Time to spark a global conversation. Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!

January

 

24 Jan – International Day of Education

26 Jan – International Day of Clean Energy

 

Monthly Observances:

 

National Microinsurance Month 

Zero Waste Month

 

Weekly Observances:

Week 1: National Time Consciousness Week

Week 3: National Mental Health Week 

Last Week: Children’s Week


Daily Observances:

January 6: Community Development Day 

Third Sunday: Children’s Day 
Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life

 

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