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  • [New] China is emerging as a new leader of sustainable development policy, escalating ESG requirements and pushing standards that will likely spill over to importers. New Polis e-journal
  • [New] The Blue Sky Scenario envisions a recovering, equitable planet where technology and wise decision-making support sustainable development, guided by an added Sustainable Development Goal for collective governance. Carbon Removal Updates
  • [New] The announced investments in climate adaptation and sustainable development will directly contribute to strengthening Montreal's tourism experience. Yahoo Finance Canada
  • [New] The loss of major health surveys once backed by the United States Agency for International Development and proposed cuts to environmental programs threaten the tracking of sustainable development. Nature
  • A shift of just 1% in major capital pools (large sums of institutional and private investment funds), such as the $65 trillion U.S. capital markets or the $390 billion in philanthropy, could bridge the $2.5 trillion funding gap required to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Qubit Capital
  • If current trends continue, cumulative losses between 2025 and 2030 are expected to reach $3.4 trillion, aligning with the 2030 deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve global food waste. New Food Magazine
  • The coming years will be critical in determining whether Guyana can convert its temporary resource wealth into sustainable development. Discovery Alert
  • Analysis from UNDP argues that African carbon markets could unlock billions in finance and create millions of green jobs while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, if underpinned by inclusive legal frameworks, strong community participation, fair pricing and international investment. We Mean Business Coalition
  • Importantly, high-quality suicide mortality data are crucial in monitoring progress towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals target 3.4 and indicator 3.4.2 to reduce suicide mortality by one third by 2030. Centre for Suicide Prevention
  • The projected improvements fall well short of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to cut premature deaths from non-communicable diseases, including cancer, by one-third by 2030. ScienceDaily
  • Stepping into 2026, advancing data reliability, transparency, and inclusiveness in EIA and ESIA will be crucial for responsible mining and sustainable development worldwide. Farmonaut
  • By minimizing land use conflicts, reducing emissions, and driving new economic opportunities, offshore wind power is central to achieving sustainable development goals across 2025, 2026, and beyond. Farmonaut
  • If current trends continue, the cumulative cost of food waste from 2025 to 2030 is expected to reach $3.4 trillion, coinciding with the 2030 deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste. Sustainable Packaging News
  • The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport represents a major opportunity to deepen global understanding of transport's pivotal role for sustainable development. Polis Network
  • In addition to supporting rapid decarbonization of the European steel industry, the industrial relocation could contribute to Paris-aligned sustainable development in the countries outsourced. Nature
  • Promoting cultivation and consumption of millets aligns with a range of UN Sustainable Development Goals and offer opportunities to develop a wide range of products with a lower carbon footprint, making it a triple win for farmers, industry, and consumers. BusinessGhana
  • Vietnam is gradually transforming from a nation rich in heritage into a new creative hub in Asia, where local identity blends harmoniously with the global spirit, opening up opportunities for sustainable development in the creative era. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
  • Ultimately, 2026 is more than a symbolic milestone - it is a test of Bangladesh's ability to translate its achievements into sustainable development, inclusive governance, and social well-being. The Financial Express
  • As the global hospitality industry increasingly aligns with environmental goals, Sustainable Development Goals related to Responsible Consumption and Production will see broader support, contributing to a greener travel ecosystem across borders. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 02 February 2026



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