Tag #Sustainable Development

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China's Construction Machinery Electrification Surges Amidst Carbon Reduction Goals

Driven by China's carbon reduction targets, the construction machinery sector is rapidly electrifying; in the first half of 2024, electric forklift sales surged 24.2% year-on-year, reaching 70.8% of total sales, while aerial work platform electrification exceeded 90%, with Changsha, a major manufact...

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Climate Action
elpais.com
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Valencian Politicians' Disregard for Environmental Heritage

A 1934 poster promoting hiking in the Valencian region, advocating for understanding one's country, contrasts sharply with current politicians' disregard for the environment, exemplified by proposed legislation allowing construction in ecologically sensitive areas, highlighting a critical disconnect...

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Quality Education
forbes.com
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Gender Inequality Hinders Green Economy's Job Growth

The green economy's projected 24 million new jobs by 2030 are not equally distributed, with women significantly underrepresented in renewable energy (32% overall, 21% in wind, 40% in solar), hindering economic growth and sustainable development; targeted investments and policies are needed to addres...

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Gender Equality
forbes.com
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Drones Map Flood Risks in South Africa, Transforming Global South Development

Drones are being used in South Africa's Alexandra township to map flood-prone areas and inform more resilient reconstruction, part of a broader trend across the Global South using drone technology for urban planning and emergency response.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Two Sessions: Multinationals Anticipate Further Opening and Reforms

Multinational executives anticipate China's Two Sessions will advance high-level opening and reforms, prioritizing implementation of the foreign investment stabilization plan; companies like Evonik (90+ years in China) and Suzano (increasing investments) expect policies boosting confidence and susta...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
french.china.org.cn
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China's High-Quality Development: A Stabilizing Force and Model for Africa

A Guinean development expert credits China's economic success to its long-term vision and disciplined execution, highlighting its AI investments and green technology advancements as models for Africa's sustainable development, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Ecuadorian Philanthropist Promotes Environmental Rights Through Madrid Event

Luis Felipe Fernández-Salvador, a philanthropist and former businessman, organized Casa Ecuador in Madrid to promote environmental rights by integrating them into global constitutions; the event, featuring art, gastronomy, and nature, highlights his commitment to environmental protection and his wor...

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Life on Land
chinadaily.com.cn
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Iceland-China Partnership Advances Renewable Energy and Gender Equality

Iceland and China's partnership, highlighted at Iceland's embassy 30th anniversary in Beijing, showcases successful collaboration on renewable energy and gender equality, training nearly 100 Chinese professionals in geothermal technology since 1980, resulting in reduced carbon emissions and improved...

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Gender Equality
china.org.cn
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China's Indispensable Role in Global Clean Energy Transition

Liu Hanyuan, chairman of Tongwei Group, asserts China's indispensable role in the global clean energy transition due to its dominant 85%+ share of the photovoltaic market, achieved through technological innovation and economies of scale; he advocates for strengthened government-business collaboratio...

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Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun won the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his innovative approach to urban design, integrating architecture with local culture and community needs across more than 30 projects in China over four decades.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Nepal's Cable Car Tourism Boom Threatens Forests and Livelihoods

Nepal's plan to build more cable cars to boost tourism is facing protests due to deforestation; a \$22 million cable car project in Taplejung has already cut down 3,000 trees and threatens 10,000 more, endangering forests and local livelihoods.

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Life on Land
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WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: A One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), enacted 20 years ago, has significantly reduced global tobacco use by one-third, resulting in 118 million fewer users, due to measures like pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smoke-free laws, and increased tobacco...

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Good Health and Well-being

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