News • January 15, 2016
Green growth in the UAE; a growing oasis of sustainable development
By Daniel Muñoz-Smith, GGGI Communications Specialist A recent World Bank study has forecast that over 100 million of the world’s most vulnerable people could be pushed into poverty if adequate steps are not taken to address the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures could also make some parts of the world inhospitable by the end […]
News • January 6, 2016
Achieving poverty reduction and social inclusion through green growth
By Daniel Muñoz-Smith, GGGI Communications Specialist The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) build upon the global community’s effort to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. The 17 SDGs aim to end poverty, ensure prosperity for all, and protect the planet. The alignment of economic and social development with environmental sustainability is a key theme of the […]