’Khmers verts’
Elected in June, the new ‘ecologist’ mayors in France are trying to put their stamp on the daily life of their communes
The ‘Harris-Biden’ campaign and the ‘law and order’ issue
On Monday 14 September Democratic Vice-President candidate Kamala Harris referred in public to something she called the ‘Harris administration’
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Titan on Values and the 2020 Election Risks
A personal perspective from an American Jew at a truly momentous time in U.S. history
Boris Breaks the Divorce Treaty: What Can the EU Do?
The ways in which the EU can put pressure on a UK that is going rogue are very limited — and potentially vast at the same time
Better Networking Begins With Your Beliefs
Be honest: What do you miss least about working life before Covid-19? After the long commute, a close second might be networking events. It’s well known by now – and research confirms it – that the very idea of networking can make all but the most extreme extroverts feel awkward, inauthentic and even dirty
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How businesses can build a sustainable future for all
Friday, September 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been a dark and difficult time for us all: our communities, our people and our companies have been hurt economically and socially as the velocity of physical movement, interaction and commerce has slowed
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The battle for the planet: Who are the players?
Friday, September 18, 2020
The world has become an ecological battlefield where large segments of mankind are fighting Mother Nature and her allies
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Commission presents next steps for Recovery and Resilience Facility
Thursday, September 17, 2020
NextGenerationEU: Commission presents next steps for €672.5 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility in 2021 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy
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Commission raises climate ambition and proposes 55% cut in emissions by 2030
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The European Commission presented today its plan to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels
How to drive investment into sustainable infrastructure
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Good infrastructure is the backbone of any successful society and economy. People need access to energy, transport, sanitation, hospitals and schools to thrive
How US-China tensions could hamper development efforts
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Through much of the Cold War, international development was simultaneously an important policy objective in its own right, and an arena of superpower competition
The Fallacy of Appeasement
Thursday, September 17, 2020
We are unfortunately re-living a period that closely resembles the first forty years of the 20th Century. The first was the dissolution of Imperial Germany with Hitler trying to revenge the treaty of Versailles. Now we are belatedly facing a replay in the form of the Treaty of Sevres with Turkey trying to reinstate the Ottoman Empire
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Why industry needs a reset – and how to do it
Thursday, September 17, 2020
COVID-19 slowed the activity of otherwise busy factories and made cities look like ghost towns, as health precautions kept workers in their homes and supply chain disruptions challenged production for many big industries
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Ambassador Tsai: ‘In these days of China’s aggressive and expansive behaviour, Taiwan needs friends all over the world’
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Republic of China (ROC), the official name of Taiwan, is more than ever in the global spotlight
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Major breakthrough for Israel, but it remains silent in Europe
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
This third Tuesday in September was a big day for Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. In the White House, the countries signed a peace treaty
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3 trends that will transform the energy industry
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The energy transition has been talked about for many years – but now the pandemic has given the world an opportunity to make it happen more quickly than we could ever have imagined; if we make the right choices
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Business leaders back EU’s draft 55% carbon target for 2030
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
More than 150 business leaders and investors have urged EU countries to set higher climate goals for 2030, backing a draft European Commission plan to aim for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade
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By: N. Peter Kramer
