The U.S. Green Building Council reports that LEED-certified buildings decrease their energy consumption by 25%, while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions by 34%, and lowering water consumption by ...

In today's climate-conscious investment landscape, the commercial real estate sector is more dedicated than ever to adopting sustainable practices. Leading companies have made sustainability and ...

As awareness of sustainable development grows, bamboo is emerging as an attractive alternative to traditional construction materials. This innovative material is making significant inroads in the ...

The Sevilla Commitment, adopted at last year's Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), provided us with a roadmap for overcoming these financing challenges. But for FFD4 ...

In the twenty-first century, the wealth of nations is increasingly determined not simply by natural resources, geographical advantage, or industrial output, but by the ability to continuously generate ...

Nearly 40 per cent of all developing countries suffer from severe debt problems. These countries cannot fund progress on the SDGs if they are facing exorbitant borrowing costs and paying more on debt ...

Tax capacity is fundamental to state-building and sustainable development. Achieving a tax-to-GDP ratio of at least 15 percent—endorsed by the UN’s Compromiso de Sevilla—is critical for institutional ...