A quiet but consequential report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is reframing one of the defining questions of our time: in a world flooded with data, who has the capacity to measure reality—and who gets left behind? The newly released statistical roadmap for 2026 from the
Key Impact Points: Facts About Greenhouse Gases Contrary to popular belief, not all GHGs are bad. They occur naturally, and if we didn’t have any GHGs in our atmosphere at all, then the Earth would become too cold and much of the life we know would be unable to survive.
Climate investor and activist Tom Steyer shows us how we can win the war on climate. The climate is changing more rapidly than scientists predicted even a few years ago, with extreme weather already touching our everyday lives. At the same time, the clean energy revolution is forging ahead faster
Key Impact Points: Summary: “Sport Tourism, Island Territories, and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Perspective” explores the transformative impact of sport tourism on small islands, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book, involving 21 research teams, provides a comprehensive analysis of how sport tourism can stimulate economic
By Van Rheenen, D., Naria, O., Melo, R. & Sobry, C. & (Eds.). (2024) Scattered across seas and oceans, small islands and archipelagos face multiple challenges. Islands are a highly heterogeneous group in terms of key economic and social indicators. They offer a wealth of assets, with lively demographic growth,
Key Impact Points: In 1950, the world saw a baby boom, but today’s reality is starkly different. Birth rates in the most populous countries have plummeted, raising concerns about future economic and social stability. Sharp Decline Across the Board Data from Visual Capitalist highlights a significant drop in birth rates
Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, now in its 13th edition, highlights the significant environmental concerns of Gen Z, demonstrating their commitment to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. The survey, encompassing over 22,800 respondents from 44 countries, underscores how these younger generations are actively pushing for substantial societal
