Tag #Sustainable Development

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Mexico Launches Collaborative Effort to Protect Bosque de Agua

A collaborative agreement was signed on January 7th, 2024, between Mexican federal and state governments and local communities to protect the Bosque de Agua, a vital water source for over 25 million people in central Mexico, from illegal logging and other environmental crimes.

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Life on Land
theglobeandmail.com
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Study Recommends Urban-Adjacent Forest Restoration for Canada's 2 Billion Trees Program

A new study recommends prioritizing forest restoration near Canadian cities, particularly in southern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and southern British Columbia, to maximize the 2 Billion Trees program's climate and ecological impact, contrary to initial plans focusing on remote areas.

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Climate Action
forbes.com
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Urban Infrastructure: Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration for Sustainable Growth

Rapid urbanization is straining city infrastructure, prompting innovative solutions such as Vodaland's EasyPave system for improved water management. Public-private partnerships and inclusive leadership are crucial for sustainable urban development.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Cardamom Cultivation Threatens Critically Endangered Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons in China

Fewer than 200 critically endangered Skywalker hoolock gibbons, the first ape species named by Chinese scientists, inhabit China's Yunnan province; half live in collective forests near Lisu villages where cardamom cultivation, while economically beneficial, threatens their habitat through deforestat...

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Life on Land
chinadaily.com.cn
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FOCAC's Infrastructure Investment Transforms African Connectivity

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has overseen the construction and upgrade of extensive infrastructure in Africa over the past two decades, including over 10,000 km of railways and 100,000 km of roads, significantly improving connectivity, trade, and economic growth.

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No Poverty
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Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model

Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Hong Kong to Bridge China's Carbon Markets with Global Transition Finance

Hong Kong is leveraging its financial expertise to become a key player in cross-border transition finance, aiming to integrate China's regional carbon markets with international counterparts and attract capital for green initiatives, with government support exceeding HK$290 million.

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Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port

Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Tianjin Initiative Launched at 20th CIFTIS Forum

The 20th China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in Tianjin, China, from June 1-5, 2024, focused on sustainable development and brought together over 600 professionals from 20 countries to discuss digitalization, eco-friendly practices, and talent development in the exhibition ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
china.org.cn
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China Accelerates Green Finance Push with 13 Billion Yuan in New Contracts

China's central bank and Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a major push for green finance on Wednesday, signing over 13 billion yuan in contracts for projects like sewage treatment and renewable energy, aiming to support the country's "Building a Beautiful China" initiative and its green...

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Climate Action
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China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030

China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030, focusing on digitalizing infrastructure to mitigate disaster risks and improve urban safety across its 930 million urban residents, addressing challenges from rapid urbanization and climate change.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China-Middle East Green Energy Partnership Drives Regional Transformation

China and the Middle East are rapidly expanding their green energy partnership, with major projects like the world's largest single-site solar plant in the UAE (2,100 megawatts), significant investments in electric vehicle production, and a sharp increase in Chinese EV market share across the region...

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Affordable and Clean Energy