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Sustainability Issues
- The Sustainable Consumer 2023
Adoption of more sustainable lifestyles continues to grow, but sustainable choices need to be made more affordable and widely accessible for consumers to contribute to the net zero transition. - How important is sustainability to shoppers and consumers?
For the past few years, sustainability has been a hot topic for businesses and consumers alike. Climate-related disasters and damning scientific reports show the extent of the damage that overproduction and over-consumption has on the planet. And it’s no surprise that many consumers have started to reconsider their habits. - Consumers embracing sustainability in living and spending habitsAustralian consumers are increasingly willing to adapt their habits to fit a sustainability agenda, meaning companies need to adapt their offerings to avoid losing business.
- 5 Pressing Environmental Issues China Is Dealing With in 2024The climate crisis is accelerating at a pace like never before. From deforestation and droughts to air and plastic pollution, these are just several factors that are exacerbating climate change and its consequences are felt everywhere in the world.
- Analysis: To help Chinese communities adapt to climate change, listen to themA survey in southern China’s Pearl River Delta, a region prone to flooding and storm surges, provides insights into climate adaptation strategies.
- China's environment in a globalising worldChina is the world's most populous country and the fourth largest in area. Its economy, already huge, is growing at the fastest rate of any major nation. Its environmental problems are among the most severe of any major country, and are mostly getting worse.
- Decent work and economic growthMultiple crises are placing the global economy under serious threat. Global real GDP per capita growth is forecast to slow down in 2023 and with ever increasing challenging economic conditions, more workers are turning to informal employment.
- How social innovation is driving economic impact and growth in rural communities
Social impact is frequently highlighted as concept in urban environments because many multinational corporations are headquartered in major metro centers. Rural communities, however, are often the areas that are more resource-constrained in terms of dollars invested. - What is economic growth? And why is it so important?Good health, a place to live, access to education, nutrition, social connections, respect, peace, human rights, a healthy environment, and happiness. These are just some of the many aspects we care about in our lives.
- Pros and cons of an increase in economic growthEconomic growth means an increase in real GDP – this leads to higher output and higher average incomes.
Governments often try to increase the growth rate because it will have various advantages.