Category: sustainable development
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Water: The Blue Heart of a Greener Economy
The global green economy worth over $5 trillion per year is now one of the planet’s most dynamic markets (surpassed in growth rate only by tech). From clean energy to climate-smart agriculture and circular industries, water underpins every pillar of green growth. Secure water resources and smart water management enable renewable energy deployment, increase agricultural…
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A NextGenerationEU-Style Green Bond Model for LDCs and SIDS
LDCs and SIDS can benefit immensely from a NextGenerationEU (NGEU) https://lnkd.in/eQj6p_wt) style green bond approach, but it must be customized to their realities. The core idea is to mobilize global investor capital at scale and channel it into climate and green development projects in vulnerable economies, blending public and private finance. By employing credit enhancements…
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Pan Asian International Water Law Training in Bangkok (8–11 Dec 2025)
The Green Climate Fund‘s Board approved the Glaciers to Farms (G2F) Regional Program: Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Central and West Asia. We spoke about how GCF is advancing climate resilience in transboundary water basins and mountain regions, highlighting our support for cross-border initiatives that strengthen water governance and climate adaptation. It was…
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Hidden Nitrogen Fixers: Why Aquatic Ecosystems Matter for Climate and Water Security
Fulweiler et al. (2025) reveal that these ecosystems, including lakes, rivers, wetlands, and continental shelves, contribute 40 teragrams of nitrogen annually, equivalent to 15% of global biological nitrogen fixation. This challenges decades of oversight in global nutrient budgets and demands urgent integration into climate and water security frameworks. This hidden nitrogen production sustains entire food webs, from…
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Water at the Heart of the Biodiversity and Climate Nexus
The IPBES Nexus Assessment reminds us of a sobering reality on World Biodiversity Day: five interlinked crises—biodiversity loss, climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity, and health pandemics are interconnected. But we view and solutions remain fragmented. 80% of the world’s wastewater flows untreated into ecosystems, poisoning species and communities. Meanwhile, freshwater species populations have declined…
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Lessons from Nature: Longevity, Resilience and Our Responsibility
Why do some species live longer than others? This question reveals nature’s wisdom and humanity’s responsibility. Creatures like the Greenland shark or the Galápagos tortoise age slowly, protected by evolution. Others, like mice, live short, rapid lives. Science shows us that longevity is tied to resilience, DNA repair, and environmental safety. What can we learn…
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Achieving “Nature Positive” through Net Gain Legislation and Value Water at COP16
In an era marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, the pursuit of a “nature positive” world has emerged as a critical objective. This vision aims for a measurable enhancement in the health, abundance, and resilience of natural ecosystems by 2030. Achieving this ambitious goal necessitates transformative changes in global legislation and resource management, particularly concerning water—a…
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Transforming Water Governance Through Data
We are at a pivotal moment in managing water, our planet’s most essential resource. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water’s report highlights that the global water cycle is imbalanced, threatening our water security, sustainable development, climate change efforts, and biodiversity. A key factor in addressing these challenges is data, which is crucial for…
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Linking Fair Wages to Climate Justice and Sustainable Development
True Nature Communications Inc. has revealed a shocking disparity in the global labour market. The Global South provides an astounding 90% of the labour powering the world economy yet receives only 21% of global income. This imbalance is not just a matter of economics but of justice, sustainability, and our collective future. The study shows…
Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 