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The Philippines continues to face significant challenges in pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as many of the advancements achieved in recent years have been undermined by the effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Image Source: United Nations According to the Current Status Index (CSI), progress was observed in Goal 1 (No Poverty), …

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The United Nations Summit of the Future, held on September 22-23, 2024, resulted in the adoption of the Pact for the Future, a landmark agreement aiming to strengthen global cooperation and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Image Source: Unites Nations The Summit of the Future aims to accelerate meeting international commitments and address …

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According to a study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), there has been a notable shift in the policy priorities of G20 countries. Fifty-nine percent of youth employment initiatives focus on education and skills development, and 25 percent on improving youth employment opportunities.Combining labor supply …

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A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the foundations of payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes to improve the capacity of the government and stakeholders to address socio-ecological issues. Image Source: PIDS A United Nations report indicates that …

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A study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) examined how wealth, gender, and age shape vulnerabilities to climate change. The study shows how climate change disproportionately impacts rural women, youth, and those living in poverty, with variations based on socio-economic factors after drawing data from 24 low and middle-income …

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A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the foundations of payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes to improve the capacity of the government and stakeholders to address socio-ecological issues. Image Source: PIDS A United Nations report indicates that …

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Sharing knowledge and best practices between countries and engaging stakeholders at all levels – national to local – is key to achieving sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from food systems. Image Source: IFPRI As food loss and waste (FLW) contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reducing FLW is essential for improving …

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A valuable strategy involves implementing natural capital accounting, which assigns a monetary value to nature’s direct and indirect benefits to economies and human well-being. This data can be utilized to establish the economic case for  preserving and restoring natural ecosystems. Image Source: WorldBank Nature, encompassing biodiversity and essential services for human well-being, is at the …

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Human activities that harm marine life, undermine coastal communities, and negatively impact human health are degrading the ocean. In response, the United Nations has formally adopted a historic treaty to protect life in the high seas. Image Source: UNEP Coastal areas, where 40% of the world’s people live, and 12 of the 15 biggest cities …

High Seas Treaty: A Lifeline for Marine Biodiversity Read More »

FAO, along with ADB, EBRD, CAF, and IOC/UNESCO is leading the Clean and Healthy Oceans Integrated Program, an initiative to reduce land-based pollution that affects coastal environments and large marine ecosystems. Image Source: UNESCO Oxygen levels in the oceans have dropped by almost 2 percent since the 1950s, leading to dead zones or hypoxic areas, …

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