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- 1ISO and UNDP launch first global standard for SDG action▼ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and the United Nations Development Programme have launched the world's first International Standard designed to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The new standard is intended to give governments, businesses and organisations a common framework for measuring and advancing their contributions to the 2030 Agenda. Announced jointly by the two bodies, it marks the first time the SDGs have been addressed through a formal international standard.
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The United Nations Development Programme is highlighting China's path within the global green transition, drawing attention to the country's approach to shifting toward sustainable, low-carbon development. As one of the world's largest emitters, China's clean energy choices carry significant weight for international climate goals, making its transition strategy a subject of global interest and debate.
- 3ISO adopts new standard for managing SDG commitments▼ISO adopts standard for managing SDG commitments
The International Organization for Standardization has adopted a new standard for managing commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The standard gives organisations a formal framework for setting, tracking and reporting their contributions to the SDGs. Sustainability and corporate responsibility observers are expected to scrutinise how companies and institutions implement it.
- 4Vietnam courts Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure▼Vietnam seeks greater Canadian investment in green finance, infrastructure
Vietnam is calling for greater Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure projects, according to Vietnam Investment Review. The push reflects Hanoi's broader effort to attract foreign capital for sustainable development as it works toward its climate and growth goals.
- 5Policymakers turn to humanities to advance sustainability goals▼Bridging the gap: Policymakers turn to humanities to advance sustainability goals
Arizona State University reports that policymakers are increasingly drawing on the humanities to help advance global sustainability goals. The piece argues that insights from ethics, history, philosophy and the arts can bridge the gap between technical policy solutions and the human values, behaviours and cultural contexts needed to make sustainable development succeed on the ground.
- 6L'Oréal's L'AcceleratOR Scales Sustainable Beauty Technology▼How L’Oréal’s L’AcceleratOR Is Scaling Sustainable Beauty Technology
L'Oréal is drawing attention for L'AcceleratOR, an initiative aimed at scaling sustainable technology across the beauty industry. According to BeautyMatter, the programme supports the development and deployment of greener beauty tech, reflecting growing industry pressure to cut environmental impact while maintaining product innovation and growth.