"Sustainable Development" News Archive

After two intense weeks of negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 concluded with a mix of notable advancements and lingering frustrations. While the summit offered a glimpse of global cooperation on climate change, particularly in terms of climate finance and emissions reduction, key issues remained unresolved, especially for developing nations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis.

The Biobased Solutions Catalogue, part of the WORM Project, promotes eco-friendly, bio-based products for humanitarian operations, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainable procurement.

As the mining sector strives for sustainability, the focus on off-the-road (OTR) tires has emerged as a critical frontier. Mining machinery must endure immense loads and operate in harsh environments, yet tire often receive little attention despite their pivotal role.

As COP29 opens this week in Azerbaijan, global leaders are gathering with high expectations to deliver on COP28’s groundbreaking resolutions to phase out fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Positioned as a "finance COP," COP29’s mission is to establish mechanisms and targets that will fund this historic energy transition. Yet, with Azerbaijan—a nation heavily reliant on fossil fuels—as host, the outcome depends heavily on whether progressive nations can steer the summit toward concrete action.

A widening skills gap in the United States may hinder both corporate and national ambitions to achieve critical climate targets. LinkedIn’s recent Global Green Skills Report reveals that U.S. companies are facing a shortage of “green skills”—from decarbonization expertise to sustainable procurement knowledge—necessary to align with sustainability goals. While demand for green-skilled workers surged over the last year, the supply has struggled to keep pace. The report suggests that the current green talent pool must double if businesses are to support increasingly ambitious sustainability frameworks.