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The Intelligent Age: A time for cooperation: The Intelligent Age is upon us. That means new types of intelligence will be required: geopolitical, technological, environmental and social will all be key. https://t.co/OY2fHmjirL

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Global Treaty to Protect Ocean Biodiversity: Why cross-sector collaboration is key: A new treaty aims to protect biodiversity in ocean territory beyond national jurisdiction. Private sector actors can play a role in making it a success. https://t.co/XHGZ3b1yVv

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How new ISO/UNDP guidelines will help business achieve SDGs: Together, the ISO and UNDP have launched the first international guidelines for businesses and organizations to accelerate urgent progress on the SDGs. https://t.co/qkELv9cA46

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How social value goals can help urban development projects provide long-term benefits: The social value of any urban development is highly specific to a place and its people and so community collaboration is key when building new homes. https://t.co/CYU0w5SBUQ

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For these 24 organizations, social innovation is simply a smart business decision: Social innovation helps companies to accelerate their impact, grow and boost their brand. That's why these 24 companies have signed the Rise Ahead Pledge. https://t.co/5aNUXCwIEI

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Here are 3 innovations helping to create the buildings of the future: Buildings and construction generate 40% of global emissions. Explore how innovative materials, retrofits and smart design are driving decarbonization. https://t.co/4Hk7sfrtOC

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AI is an accelerator for sustainability — but it is not a silver bullet: Innovation in sustainability is underway, with AI fuelling advances in how we measure and minimize our impact on the planet. But it is not a silver bullet. https://t.co/Y791QQibEH

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The global job market is shifting. Here's how to unlock opportunity in the jobs transition: By 2027, 23% of jobs will change, with 69 million new roles created and 83 million displaced. Some disruption is inevitable; but there is opportunity, too. https://t.co/BHRpxgQ9OJ

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In this triple COP year, leaders must align efforts to ensure planetary health: With 3 COPs, 2024 is a year of opportunity for biodiversity conservation, climate action and land restoration. These are key to securing planetary health. https://t.co/WwKbYEjhAN

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The cities creating a blueprint for climate-resilient and net-zero urban life: Cities globally are forging ahead to create a nature-positive and socially resilient city life. As global urban populations swell, this work is critical. https://t.co/C7IcZrtJfk

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How the lessons of COVID-19 ensured a rapid response to the mpox outbreak: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic enabled rapid access to vaccine financing during the early stages of the mpox emergency. https://t.co/ddV4fTIrUm

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How to accelerate social change towards sustainable lifestyles: A stunning 2 billion people around the world know little to nothing about climate change and its impacts. Changing that is key to combating climate change. https://t.co/dfABccN2qx

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US Fed cuts interest rates and other economics news to read: Top economy news: US Fed cut interest rates; Bank of England holds rates steady; Wholesale inflation in India falls. https://t.co/VfrNxsOhBT

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Circularity in energy-efficiency retrofits: Why it’s time to act: There are four circular ecosystem actions that materials and parts manufacturers can take to capture value in the energy-efficiency retrofit industry. https://t.co/NYJYXUY5CX

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How India is carving out its role in the Intelligent Age: India is on the cusp of a technological transition — fuelled by AI, Internet-of-Things, 5G and big data — that could reshape the country's trajectory. https://t.co/DKn4g2G5lF

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Unearthing opportunity: Why the time is now to invest in mining technologies for sustainable growth: The mining industry is key to the energy transition — it unearths the minerals that underpin green tech. The time is now to invest in mining technologies. https://t.co/xIoeU1hT97

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What is the International Day of Peace and why is it important?: On 21 September, the UN marks the International Day of Peace. With heightened geopolitical tensions, it focuses on “Cultivating a Culture of Peace”. https://t.co/iYl5RcpoFv

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Is patience waning with efforts to moderate content on social media?: The arrest of Telegram’s CEO has heightened scrutiny of the ways content is internally policed. It'll be ‘a tricky few years ahead’ for overseeing these platforms, an expert says. https://t.co/poEiBFZH1q

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40% of critical Amazon rainforest unprotected, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week: Other top stories this week: EU auditors warn of climate spending issues; Developing countries need billions more in climate finance. https://t.co/Xpq7xa7LDx

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75% of textiles end up in landfills. Can trade facilitation and the circular economy be the solution?: The textile industry sends 40% of waste to landfills. Addressing global standards, recycling and trade facilitation could enable a circular economy. https://t.co/0SuXsFupkh