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Beyond GDP: Join the conversation about wellbeing economies
Alternative Futures is all about listening to different voices and sharing multiple solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing, providing space for everyone to come together.
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Global Plastics Treaty: A Lifeline for Africa
Plastic pollution has far-reaching consequences on Africa’s health, environment and economy. This is why a strong Global Plastics Treaty is a lifeline for Africa.
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In China, Singles’ Day consumerism generates stress, but there’s no escape from e-commerce platforms
E-commerce platforms are big in China, but consumers are sick of it. It's about time these platforms move beyond the bottom line and think about their responsibilities to both the consumer and the environment.
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Make Polluters Pay: Why the fossil fuel companies that created the climate crisis must pay for the loss and damage they’ve caused
Explore why it is imperative that the coal, oil and gas companies that have made the largest contribution to the climate crisis are held accountable for the devastation they have unleashed.
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EU-Mercosur: the European Union’s dirty plastic secret
While world leaders are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic, the European Union is trying to push through a free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) that will do exactly the opposite.
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The oil cartel has blood on their hands
They are intent on destroying what is good for us, what is good for humanity. They want to profit on the scarcity and desperation they are creating. We have got to put humanity first, because we won't eat money and we won't live off the poison.
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How our financial system is bankrolling extinction and what governments need to do to restore nature
As Governments are preparing their plans on how to implement the commitments they have made in the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, we urge them to adopt regulations of the finance sector, control financial flows, and stop and reverse the destruction of natural ecosystems.
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World Cities Day 2023: Communities and movements shaping sustainable cities
Celebrated annually on October 31st, World Cities Day highlights the importance of urban areas and their impact on our planet.
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Dream cities are within reach
As the climate emergency intensifies, the role of cities will become increasingly important.
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A zero-waste journey: An interview with Melissa Tan
Melissa Tan is an eco-conscious fashionista who blogs and does speaking engagements to talk about the need for climate action and living sustainably.
