News / #MDGs
In her new role at IFC, Horowitz says climate will be her key focus. The World Bank Group’s investment arm, however, has been in the limelight this year for engaging in a few controversial projects, including for bankrolling a coal boom in the Philippines.
Policy & Finance
Global goal to end poverty by 2030 unlikely to be met
According to the World Bank, about 480 million people—some 6 percent of the world—will remain in extreme poverty if no significant shifts in policy are made.
Carbon & Climate
The top 10 stories in 2015
As we approach the end of the year, Eco-Business looks at the headlines that dominated the sustainable business and policy landscape in 2015.
Carbon & Climate
Tackling poverty and climate change two sides of the same coin
This year presents significant opportunities for the global community to lay the foundation for a development agenda that puts efforts to tackle climate change and poverty on the same path.
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15 January 2015
Policy & Finance
The time has come for a new clean revolution: Noeleen Heyzer
25 September 2014
Policy & Finance
World risks spending $250bn just to monitor UN development goals
7 November 2013
Carbon & Climate
Prime Minister: 40 per cent cut in carbon emission
9 October 2013
6 September 2013
Policy & Finance
EU to help Pacific states tackle climate change
15 August 2013
13 June 2013
6 June 2013
Food & Agriculture
Smallholder farmers key to new agricultural revolution
31 May 2013
Carbon & Climate
Big firms should report environmental impact: UN panel
17 October 2012
28 September 2012
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Policy & Finance
Govt to implement Rio document
29 June 2012
Policy & Finance
UN chief: Rio+20 'important victory of multilateralism'
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