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The UN Secretariat has released the draft programme for the July 2020 session of the UN High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF). A concept note highlights the session’s emphasis on kicking off accelerated international efforts for the coming ten years. The HLPF will convene from 7-16 July 2020, at UN Headquarters in New York, US, on the theme of ‘Accelerated…

Fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, but there are ways to reduce the impact your wardrobe has on the climate. The UN estimates that a single pair of jeans requires a kilogram of cotton. And because cotton tends to be grown in dry environments, producing this kilo requires about 7,500–10,000 litres of water. That’s about 10 years’ worth of drinking…

As a buzzword, "sustainability" dominated September's fashion weeks. From using recycled fabrics to declaring their runways carbon neutral, designers and brands reflected a growing demand among consumers for more than fashion. According to the latest Pulse of the Fashion Industry study, over a third of those surveyed reported "actively switching from their preferred brand to another"…

TexBel is a coconut water and citrus company in Belize that plants commercial-grade fruit trees on degraded land. Founded in 2013, TexBel currently operates three farms in Belize, for a total of 1,214 hectares, and is one of the largest producer of Valencia oranges and White Marsh grapefruits in Belize. It will bring new revenues to farmers and encourage the plantation of millions of hybrid…

We’ve heard a lot about ambitious tree planting initiatives in recent months. Laudable as these may be – and we offer congratulations and celebrate the community-minded impetus behind them – we need a lot more than tree planting to restore degraded landscapes and to save the world’s forests. On International Day of Forests, we join with the United Nations to draw attention to the…

Forests cover about one-third of the world's land area — an expanse that has been dwindling for decades. But many countries are undertaking ambitious efforts to bring back the trees. The film presents 11 pictures from reforestation projects worldwide China- Beijing has intensified decadeslong efforts to plant billions of trees across the country, especially in northern areas threatened by…