Friday, December 6, 2024

Coca-Cola scales back sustainability goals, drawing criticism from environmental groups

Coca-Cola has come under fire for scaling back its packaging sustainability targets, sparking backlash from environmental groups. The beverage giant, long criticized for being one of the world’s largest plastic polluters, revised its “voluntary environmental goals” this week. The company now plans to use 35% to 40% recycled material in its packaging by 2035, a significant drop from...
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Analyzing COP29’s climate-health integration: Progress, gaps, and future

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku marked a significant evolution in global efforts to address the climate-health nexus. The establishment of the Baku COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate and Health represents an ambitious attempt to institutionalize the integration of health into climate action. This coalition, spanning five presidencies, aims to translate prior commitments into impactful outcomes while maintaining momentum for future conferences like COP30. The success of this initiative will however hinge on the ability to navigate structural barriers, ensuring equitable financing, and strengthening the...

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UNEP and CEDARE Host Second AFEPA Roundtable to Strengthen Africa’s Environmental Resilience

The United Nations Environment Programme’s Regional Office for Africa, in partnership with the Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE), convened the second roundtable of the...

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Six expert sustainability insights for World Engineers Day

Leveraging engineering for sustainable development  In celebration of World Engineering Day, it is crucial to underscore the pivotal role that engineering plays in advancing sustainability. With the global community increasingly recognizing the urgency of addressing environmental challenges, engineers are...

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