Joel E. Correia Assistant Professor of Latin American Studies, University of Florida A young protester in India makes a statement about dangerous levels of air pollution. Prakash Singh/AFP…… Read more “The UN declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead“
Category: ENVIRONMENT
First country in the world: Norway boycotts rainforest products
Provide for you by Kontrast.at/Sara Mohammadi More than a quarter of all trees worldwide grow in tropical rainforests. But the destruction of the rainforest continues to progress. Worldwide,…… Read more “First country in the world: Norway boycotts rainforest products”
Can China shift to sustainable palm oil?
The country’s approach will have a big impact on how palm oil is grown and thus on the survival of forests and wildlife, particularly in Southeast Asia. A…… Read more “Can China shift to sustainable palm oil?”
Can the EU and China align their carbon markets?
Pushing for a global carbon market might seem like a good idea but would be risky and complicated in practice. For now, collaboration is the way forward,…… Read more “Can the EU and China align their carbon markets?”
Private jets and yachts: Anthropologist Richard Wilk explains how the lifestyle of billionaires harms our society
Megayachts cause over 7.000 tons of carbon emissions per year, meanwhile average citizens try to deliberately live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Anthropologist Richard Wilk and his colleagues calculated the…… Read more “Private jets and yachts: Anthropologist Richard Wilk explains how the lifestyle of billionaires harms our society”
What does China’s pledge to stop building coal power plants aboard hold for Africa?
by Zhu Hongzhou We’re now old, but we inherited a clean and healthy environment from our fathers, and it’s our duty to give our children a clean…… Read more “What does China’s pledge to stop building coal power plants aboard hold for Africa?”
How did Nanjing respond to river treatment issues in different policy periods? Taking the management of the Qinhuai River as an example.
By Ngai Yuxi, Dai Zhengtang, She Wanwan, Chen Qiaqia This is a “Doraemon” found by Qinhuai River in Nanjing rural area, not the omnipotent robotic cat, but…… Read more “How did Nanjing respond to river treatment issues in different policy periods? Taking the management of the Qinhuai River as an example.”
China finances most coal plants built today – it’s a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential
Jeff Nesbit, Yale University As nations gear up for a critical year for climate negotiations, it’s become increasingly clear that success may hinge on one question: How…… Read more “China finances most coal plants built today – it’s a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential”
In the Post-COVID-19 Era, How Should Chinese Overseas Mining Address Sustainable Development?
By Guanxi Liu and Roy Chen from China Global Dialogue “If a corporate has social responsibility, it does not need corporate social responsibility,” said professor Jenik from…… Read more “In the Post-COVID-19 Era, How Should Chinese Overseas Mining Address Sustainable Development?”
How Do Chinese Companies Affect South Africa？
Written by Angela Translated by Carol South African environmental advocacy group protested against the investment of Chinese companies in the Musina Makadu Special Economic Zone in Limpopo…… Read more “How Do Chinese Companies Affect South Africa？”
Overseas Chinese Companies are Resisted Again but China’s Plan to Build Coal-Fired Plants in Africa is Continued
Written by Jackey Shen and Lily Xu In the context of globalization, China insists on building as “open, green, and clean” “Belt and Road”. More and more…… Read more “Overseas Chinese Companies are Resisted Again but China’s Plan to Build Coal-Fired Plants in Africa is Continued”
CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Successes and Challenges of Chinese NGOs “Going Out” Part II
By Cale Holmes from China Development Brief Editor’s note: The China Development Brief (CDB) Forum 2020 was held in Beijing on December 9, 2020 and focused on “Challenges…… Read more “CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Successes and Challenges of Chinese NGOs “Going Out” Part II”
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