Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity

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The world’s urban population is expected to grow to 6.3 billion by 2050, putting even more pressure on developing country cities.

Syria’s experience suggests that environmental and resource pressures, including climate change, could become an important driver of displacement and conflict in the future.

The extractive reserve model aims to conserve forests while extracting resources in an economically sustainable way

With 27 billion condoms produced every year, it’s about time someone started making them sustainably

Investments in automobile infrastructure outpaces spending for alternative transit and car production increases

Hot off the presses: the State of the World 2012 Discussion Guide–for all of your discussion needs.

Joseph Foti discusses the importance of an open, inclusive government for national stability and a healthy environment

As national governments shift to green transit technologies, what role will electric vehicles play?

Maria Ivanova outlines how UNEP can lead the global environmental movement

Rethinking employment will help people make ends meet, improve well-being and ensure a sustainable future

Women’s role in agriculture is increasing as men move to cities. Policies must reflect this shift & promote equality

As city populations grow and the streets become more congested, a paradigm shift to sustainable transportation couldn’t be timelier

By 2030, green jobs will create 20 million jobs & profit. Stimulating green growth means beating a transitioning market

Stakeholders must collaborate to transform the world’s energy systems, and provide affordable energy to all