All articles by silvia pellegrino
silvia pellegrino
Explainer: What is Equal Pay Day?
This annual UN event highlights the disparities in earnings that exist between genders and calls for measures to rectify this inequality.
Explainer: What is SDG13?
Climate Action, SDG13, aims to motivate innovation and education on climate change. However, there still lacks global political consensus of its importance.
Explainer: What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism is responsible for 11% of carbon emissions worldwide. Despite efforts to make it more sustainable, it is hard to achieve.
SDG11: What are ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’?
SDG11 proposes to make urban areas inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. How are we getting on so far?
Explainer: Combating desertification and drought
Desertification and drought are two of the most significant environmental issues to tackle, and investors have a chance to make a difference.
Explainer: What is World Ocean Day?
This year’s World Ocean Day, celebrated on 8 June, will focus on how the world can work together to protect marine health and biodiversity.
Explainer: What is SDG12?
SDG12 entails ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. We outline why it so important for investors to understand.
Explainer: Why is International Day for Biological Diversity important?
Celebrating 30 years, 22 May is The UN International Day for Biological Diversity. Its aim is to increase awareness of our impact on nature.
Explainer: Why is World Health Day important?
World Health Day falls on 7 April, marking the anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s founding in 1948. We explain its significance.
Explainer: Understanding the just transition
We must act to prevent temperatures from rising further. A just transition would help do so in a way that helps the needs of communities.