Commentary: The more ambitious climate action the better for Indonesia's economy
Indonesian Parliamentarian Dyah Roro Esti argues the economic benefits of ambitious climate action for Indonesia.
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Commentary: Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure with Just Transition Creates Jobs
Investmenting in climate-friendly infrastructure and a just transition goes hand-in-hand, writes General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation and Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy & Climate Sharan Burrow.
Commentary: Climate Commitments, Dev’t Planning Go Hand in Hand, Both Critical for Ethiopia’s Prosperity
By aligning Ethiopia’s 2030 climate target with national development planning, the country is demonstrating that it is possible to support inclusive economic development while protecting the environment, writes Dr Fitsum Assefa.
Commentary: Defeating the Inequality Disease Must Become a Global Rallying Call
All sectors must support fair employment in a low-carbon economy to benefit the poorest and most vulnerable, amid the pandemic, writes Sharan Burrow.
Commentary: The Climate Change Battle Can’t Be Won Without Industry Action
A shift to clean energy is welcome but Indian industry needs deep decarbonization over the next 30 years to make a difference, write Jamshyd N. Godrej and Ulka Kelkar.
Commentary: A New Path for U.S.-Africa Climate Relations
There is immense opportunity for the U.S. and Africa to work together on low-carbon economic recovery and enhanced climate ambition, writes Carlos Lopes.
Commentary: We must give women a chance to build back a better food system
Women are a vital to addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the food system, writes Agnes Kalibata.
Brazil Can Have a Green Economic Recovery
Tools already exist to drive the country’s economy into a more efficient and sustainable future, writes Caio Koch-Weser.
COVID exposes underinvestment in cities. India must rethink its approach for an inclusive future
We must find the courage and the vision to seize this moment for what it is — an opportunity to reset; to rethink our governance models for cities, writes Naina Lal Kidwai.
Commentary: #COVID-19 recovery must ensure resilience for workers and the planet
This is the time to lay the foundation for a new social contract built on just working conditions and sustainable economic growth, writes Sharan Burrow.