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The Universe of Human Security
Abstracts, Notable Reports
"The Universe of Human Security" by Edmundo Oliveira delves into the concept of human security - protecting individuals and communities from threats such as conflict, crime, and natural disasters. The...
Human Rights, Human Security, Policy, Public Sector/ Government, Security, Social Justice
Leadership for the Decade of Action
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Explores the qualities and actions necessary for sustainable leadership within the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and the UN Global Compact's initiative to inspire private sector action. Significantly,...
Business, Development, Leadership, Private Sector, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals
Disruption by technology: Impacts on politics, economics and society
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Examines the transformative effects of technology on various sectors. Specifically, it delves into how technology revolutionizes business models, supply chains, and employment. Beyond that, it also discusses how it influences...
Public Sector/ Government, Systemic Change, Technology, Transformation/Change, Transition
Water Conflict Pathways and Peacebuilding Strategies
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The report emphasizes the link between water resource pressures and conflict risks, emphasizing the role of water diplomacy in risk mitigation. It underscores the importance of addressing indirect factors like...
Climate Change, Conflict Prevention/ Mitigation/Transformation, Peace, Peacebuilding, War/ Conflict, Water
The Risk of Fiscal Collapse in Coal-Reliant Communities
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The report indicates, with great concern, the economic challenges and potential fiscal collapse that coal-dependent communities are likely to face. These communities' vulnerability to downturns primarily stems from the decreasing...
Climate Change, Economics, Economy, Energy, Fossil Fuels, Industry, Natural Resources, Policy, Public Sector/ Government
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University
Abstracts, Organizations
A research center that aims to produce evidence-based research to address the world's most critical energy and climate issues. It accomplishes this by conducting high-quality research, providing a platform for...
Climate Change, Energy, Geopolitics, Policy, Politics, Public Sector/ Government
Packaging Away the Planet
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It underscores the urgent need to drastically cut down on single-use plastics and unnecessary packaging to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. It directly holds significant consumer goods companies...
Climate Change, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Waste Management/ Reduction
Absolute Impact: Why oil majors’ climate ambitions fall short of Paris limits
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The report highlights that net-zero goals alone are not enough to achieve the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement. It insists that oil and gas companies must reduce absolute...
Climate Change, Energy, Greenhouse Gases/ Emissions Reduction
Stepping Stones to Disarmament – Making Progress in a Polarised International Climate
Abstracts, Notable Reports
The report proposes a flexible strategy, the Stepping Stones Approach, for successful nuclear disarmament. It advocates a gradual process, widely supported among EU members, to address the crisis in nuclear...
Arms and Weapons, Disarmament, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Policy, Public Sector/ Government, Security
British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
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A non-profit think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and the Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and related security threats. BASIC is committed to promoting disarmament and minimizing nuclear...
Arms and Weapons, Defense, Disarmament, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Risks, Security