They argue that the 1-2 metre safe distancing guidance is “an oversimplification” based on “outdated science”. Instead, they favour a more nuanced model based on context and risk. Standing silently next to someone outdoors creates a much lower chance of transmission, ...
Origins of the research partnership This project is underpinned by a partnership between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the UN Global Compact – Cities Programme, the Victorian (Australia) Department of Health and Human Services, and urban scholars at RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia). In...
Well, the first thing to do is we’ve got to call out the rich countries. Here are the countries closest to the SDGs, with the greatest resources, and they’re falling short. Maybe they think that this is like the Old World where goals for the UN are just for poor countries and not...
Some view the existing ban on its import into the EU as an unnecessary barrier to a product that is cheap and safe [21], while others view it as a necessary safeguard against food produced in unhygienic conditions that disregard animal welfare [22,23,24]. The UK is arguably unique in ...
The implementation challenge arising from the SDGs is colossal but lies outside the scope of this article. Instead this article will focus primarily on issues relating to the measurement of the SDG indicators and the enormous challenges this will pose for countries, their statistical systems and ...
The historical development of public service media (PSM) is one punctuated by a myriad of significant challenges, spanning from political pressures (Šimunjak 2016) to fervent competition with commercial broadcasting entities and the relentless lobbying barrage launched by privately controlled media group...
The analytical framework developed here is applied to identify interlinkages and evaluate synergies and trade-offs between four of the 17 SDGs that impact climate change to get a deeper understanding on the linkages. Central to our analysis is climate action (SDG 13), and its interactions with ...
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One option for the consumer is to hand the old device in to the shop where the new one is being purchased, or to some company that specialises in electronic refurbishment. UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 talks of the necessity to "ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns...
In 2015, the UN Member States, as part of the 2030 Agenda, adopted 17 Goals to be carried out in 15 years: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They represent a framework to tackle the biggest threats we face and that undermine the sustainable future o...