Recorded video address by Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme.
UNEP Executive Director calls for a “joined-up” approach on the environment
Signify launches tailor-made 3D printed lights for a circular economy
Signify, the world leader in lighting, has unveiled its facilities to 3D print light shades and fittings (luminaires) in the Netherlands and plans to establish 3D printing factories in the US, India and Indonesia.
Climate Leadership programme launched by UNEP/GRID Warsaw
Under a new initiative launched by UNEP/GRID Warsaw Centre, the Climate Leadership programme, powered by the UN Environment Programme, is to support business transition to a climate neutrality path.
Green Technology Startup Receives MIT Solve Award
The Chilean social enterprise and SPBF Green Technology Startup contributor – Algramo – has received backing from the prestigious MIT Solve mentorship programme for providing an innovative solution for cutting single-use packaging and tackling urban poverty.
Private sector emissions reduction pledge ‘unprecedented’
Over 100 business leaders delivered concrete actions to align with the Paris Agreement targets, and speed up the transition to a green economy, at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
Could climate change adaptation deliver $7.1 trillion in benefits?
A recent report by the Global Commission on Adaptation calling for urgent action on adapting to climate change suggests USD7.1 trillion in benefits could be generated for people and the environment.
IBM makes innovative splash in Kenya
IBM, a world leader in computing and member of the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum Governing Consortium, is applying big data technology to improve water security in northern Kenya.
Mapping the future: UN-SPBF to hold high-level meetings at GEO Week 2019
The United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment will convene organisations from across sectors at GEO Week 2019 in Australia on the topic of Big Data and Frontier Technologies.
Earth Alliance launches emergency fund to save ‘lungs of our planet’
The newly formed Earth Alliance organisation, spearheaded by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has pledged $5 million to help save the Amazon rainforest from the worst fires the region has experienced since 2013.
Young Agro-Innovators Named in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Asia
Dhruv Khanna and Ullas Samrat were featured on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for their innovative work in the field of agriculture that drives environmental and economical sustainability in India.