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SWITCH-Asia 3rd Call for Proposals launched
At December 22 the 3rd Call for Proposals is launched as part of the SWITCH-Asia Programme. » Read more...
New study of China’s trade policy envisions paths to sustainable development
The new study proposes various ways to strengthen China’s sustainable development. IISD and the Development Research Center (DRC) of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China compiled elements of a Sustainable Trade Strategy for China. » Read more...
WBCSD: Business ready to play crucial role in conserving nature
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched a major policy report with a clear message: “Business can be an effective environmental steward, but only if it's given a place at the policymaking table”. » Read more...
Consumers need to SWITCH
Participants of the 2nd Networking Event called for more support for sustainable consumption. In discussions on Engaging Service Providers and Involving Actors of the Supply Chain practitioners voiced the need for a market pull to boost green growth. » Read more...
"We have reached a point of no return"
With these strong words, Ioannis Kavvadas, from the EC Delegation to China and Mongolia, described the current situation after the economic crisis. In his welcome address at the SWITCH-Asia Networking event he underlined: “Our standards of living can only be maintained if we deeply reflect on our products' life cycles: how to design, produce, transport, purchase and use them as well as how to discard or recycle them in a sustainable way”. » Read more...
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