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The water footprint of artificial intelligence could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the domestic water requirements of approximately 1.3 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa, a new report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has suggested.
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Data centres’ water footprint could match needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, says UN

5 months ago1 month ago4 mins

The water footprint associated with electricity use by data centres could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would…

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity – i.e. the share of total food waste relative to total food handled – since 2021.
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CGF’s Food Waste Coalition of Action reports reduction in food waste intensity among members

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

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The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, which argues that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, as well as reduce the use of fossil fuels.
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UN adopts resolution on legal obligation to combat climate change – reaction

5 months ago5 months ago11 mins

The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the…

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This past year has made it 'increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition', the UN Global Compact has said, citing the level to which businesses, civil society and international bodies have stepped up their collaboration.
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2025 showed change is possible through shared ambition: UN Global Compact

10 months ago10 months ago4 mins

This past year has made it ‘increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition’, the UN Global Compact has…

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‘Trailblazers & Transformers’ report finds UK businesses lagging on sustainability goals

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

A new report has suggested that while investment in sustainability initiatives has accelerated, most UK firms are not on track…

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Net Zero Banking Alliance pauses activities following recent departures
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Net Zero Banking Alliance pauses activities to call membership vote

1 year ago10 months ago3 mins

The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has said that it is ‘pausing its ongoing activities’ as it undertakes a membership…

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The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, a joint effort by the UN, UNESCO, UNFCCC, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, France, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Sweden and civil society partners, has launched a call to action ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
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Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change launches call to action

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, a joint effort by the UN, UNESCO, UNFCCC, Brazil, Chile, Denmark,…

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HSBC Philippines has partnered with development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations and agritech leader Mayani to launch a philanthropic initiative aimed at scaling sustainable food systems and supporting Philippine smallholder farmers and fishing communities.
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HSBC backs Bayan-Mayani climate resilience initiative in the Philippines

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

HSBC Philippines has partnered with development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations and agritech leader Mayani to launch a philanthropic…

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The UN Ocean Conference, taking place in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June, will culminate in the establishment of the Nice Ocean Action Plan, which will accelerate action on marine conservation and sustainable usage.
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UN Ocean Conference to establish ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan’

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The UN Ocean Conference, taking place in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June, will culminate in the establishment of…

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The European Union is making progress towards most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has found.
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EU making progress toward most Sustainable Development Goals

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The European Union is making progress towards most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has found….

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