One proposal is “biodiversity offsets.” A widely cited 2013 article by Joseph Bull and coworkers defines these as follows: ...

A new international study calls for a fundamental reset in how humanity understands and pursues sustainable development. The ...

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026.

Ion-adsorption rare earth deposits (IADs) are primary sources of heavy rare earth elements (HREE), supplying over 90% of the global demand for HREE. However, the current ammonium-salt-based in-situ ...

The European Commission has adopted a new framework for a strategic partnership between the European Union and Africa. It sets out the way on how to support Africa’s efforts to get the continent back ...

China's decision to improve export management of rare earth metals is not an impulsive move targeting any specific economies, ...

Mayor Cherelle Parker poses with members of the Navy Yard's development team, holding the development's LEED Gold certification. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY) Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or ...

Every April 22nd, Earth Day reminds us to consider our impact on the planet. Since its inception in 1970, this global movement has transformed how we think about sustainability – including what ends ...

In a gesture both symbolic and strategic, the General Assembly declared July 6 as World Rural Development Day, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? In 2015 the United Nations created a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and ...