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Playing the Long Game

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Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals

On World Food Day 2014, Dr Dyno J.D.H. Keatinge and Dr Trevor Nicholls share their views on the challenges that lie ahead for agricultural research, development and extension if we are to deliver on the ambitious targets set by the proposed SDGs.

Sustainable at every level?

In the second of a series of reports commissioned by HSBC, we consider the extent to which businesses are incorporating responsibility in their business operations.

 

Odd one out

We need to keep rivers flowing for our water, food and energy security, argues Dave Tickner, Chief Freshwater Adviser at WWF.

New business models

Despite continued uncertain economic conditions, most companies remain persuaded that there is a strong causal link between their financial performance over a 5-10 year time horizon and their current commitment to improving their environmental, social and governance performance. Against this background, a number of business leaders are reviewing their approach to sustainability, weighing new corporate strategies and new business models in efforts to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Moving to the city

Every second, two people move into a city. Many are in search of a better life, but what they find is not always what they expected, explains Sam Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP).

The energy sector is full of trade-offs

Europe and other major economies are struggling to address the challenges of sustainable, affordable and secure energy systems. More can be done but policy should harness market mechanisms to be effective.

Rapid urbanisation, climate change and resource scarcity: a disaster in the making?

New research shows accelerating urbanisation, resource scarcity and climate change are among the main trends influencing the global decision-making agenda. An interview with Dr Rudolf Seiters from the German Red Cross on how these mega trends exacerbate the risk of humanitarian emergencies.

The world toilet crisis can be solved

Globally up to 2.5bn people do not have access to proper sanitation. The dire situation of 1m children dying from diarrhoea every year alone requires an urgent call to action, argues Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organisation (WTO).

The next frontier in sustainability

Encouraging customers to make sustainable choices is the biggest environmental challenge companies face. Design, psychology and technology can all help.

Written by Aleyn Smith-Gillespie, Associate Director of the Carbon Trust

Many companies have achieved energy and resource efficiency gains within their own operations, and are now eyeing the next prize: improving efficiency outside their organisational boundaries.

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