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A higher tax on cigarettes in low and middle-income countries can help to reduce child mortality, especially amongst the poorest children, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in The Lancet Public Health suggests.

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Kommuninvest is taking a significant step in its work towards social sustainability by launching our first social bond. The bond, which has a long three-year maturity with fixed interest rate and maturing on September 1, 2028, will be presented to investors on March 25, with the support of Danske Bank, SEB, and Swedbank as Joint Lead Managers. The bond aims to finance projects with specific social goals and strengthen our commitment to a social sustainable development.

Flower, Sveriges ledande aktör inom energihandel och optimering av batterilager, har som enda svenska bolag utsetts av UNESCO World Engineering Day till ett av de ledande företag som representerar en hållbar framtid.

How determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing the goal of climate neutrality by 2050? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Spain are setting the pace with their effective policy strategies. In contrast, Canada, Australia, Israel, Poland and Hungary need to significantly ramp up their efforts. The analysis compares the effectiveness of national policies in climate protection, energy transition and circular economy practices.

• 55% of Azerbaijani respondents say that the energy transition is a priority, in line with European countries • 64% of Azerbaijani respondents (more than the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and India) and 53% in Kazakhstan (more than Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and China itself) consider energy transition crucial to combat climate change • Energy transition training and professional development are crucial issues in both Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan for over 80% of those interviewed, more than in India (71%), USA and Saudi Arabia (75%) • The study covers 12 countries in 4 continents for a total of over 2,000 interviews carried out by IPSOS, an international market research company

NEW YORK – States and key stakeholders from the United Nations System, academia, civil society, and survivors’ organizations identified on Thursday effective and sustainable actions to tackle violence against children. The high-level event held at the United Nations Headquarters, "From Commitment to Action," was co-hosted by World Childhood Foundation, the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations, and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, with the participation of HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Strategic invests in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore

För fjärde året i rad bjöd Sparbanken Syd och Ystads kommun utvalda företagsledare och branschrepresentanter in för samtal med utgångspunkt i FN:s 17 globala mål. Deltagarna representerade näringslivet inom jord- och skogsbruk, industrisektorn, byggsektorn, energisektorn, besöksnäringen, transportsektorn, finanssektorn och mål 17. Samtalen skedde i avskildhet men med högt till tak på Dag Hammarskjölds Backåkra där syftet var att utbyta tankar och erfarenheter över branschgränser för att konkretisera vägen till affärsmässig hållbar utveckling.

As the urgency to address climate change increases, investors are recognising the importance of carbon neutrality and its impact on investment strategies. In a new report, AP4 and Invesco have joined forces to analyse the current landscape and explore the risks and opportunities associated with temperature alignment for investors.

World Childhood Foundation is backing a global initiative to transform child protection with AI. Together with the Swedish Police Authority and key global stakeholders, this effort aims to speed up investigations into child sexual abuse, enabling faster victim identification and reducing the strain on law enforcement personnel through AI solutions. HRH Princess Madeleine visited the initiative in Stockholm, underscoring its importance to Childhood's mission.

The sluggish rate of progress made in the energy transition is putting the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the middle of the century at risk. A comparison of four European countries shows that Denmark and Norway are making significant strides in transitioning to renewable heating and electricity. Norway is also advancing quickly in the road transport sector. The UK and Germany continue to face several challenges.

Heatwaves in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to become more common due to climate change. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others, published in Nature Medicine, reveals a worrying correlation between high temperatures in the final week of pregnancy and an increased risk of stillbirth and early neonatal mortality.

Staffan Hansén, CEO AP3: “I am very pleased with the returns delivered by AP3 during the first half of the year. The equity allocation was gradually increased during the period, which paid off as the results were mainly driven by the strong performance of the global equity markets. I want to express my appreciation to all AP3 employees who are doing a fantastic job and delivering across the organisation.”

German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr Robert Habeck and Dr Markus Wittmann, Ministerial Director of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy personally handed over the 72,5 million Euro grant notification. Main scope of the project is the construction of an LOHC hub in southern Bavaria by 2028, releasing up to 1,800 tons of green hydrogen annually for local industrial offtakers and pipeline injection.

Prize under High Patronage of the President of the German Bundestag endowed with 500,000 € for significant contributions towards safeguarding human and planetary health

Townsville, North Queensland, July 10, 2024 – Wandarra, an innovative ag-tech solutions firm based in Townsville, North Queensland, and PAPACKS®, a global leader in sustainable packaging based in Cologne, Germany, are excited to announce a strategic partnership via a recently executed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The parties are currently working together to formalize the Australia-APAC exclusive IP licensing agreement with the target end date intended over the next few weeks. This partnership aims to transform the packaging industry across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability by leveraging Wandarra’s regional resources and PAPACKS®’ cutting-edge technologies. Wandarra, based in the eco-friendly hub of Townsville near the Great Barrier Reef, capitalizes on its robust and efficient logistics network to distribute innovative hemp-based products. This location underscores Wandarra’s commitment to environmental stewardship

MobilityXlab, samarbetsplattformen för mobilitetsindustrin med Lindholmen Science Park som värd, har bjudit in fyra innovativa startup att gå med i programmets 13:e antagningsomgång (batch). Biofiber Tech (Sverige), GO TO-U (USA), Terranet (Sverige) och Megasets (Storbritannien) valdes ut av MobilityXlabs partnerföretag för sina lösningar som kan minska koldioxidutsläpp genom biokompositmaterial, förbättra laddningen av elfordon (EV) och utveckla säkerheten inom autonom körning.

Stella Polaris Summit - ett banbrytande evenemang om hur artificiell intelligens kan användas i kampen mot sexuella övergrepp mot barn. Den 17 juni samlade World Childhood Foundation internationella experter, representanter från storbolag och utvalda gäster för att belysa den avgörande roll som AI kan spela för att skydda barn.

A group of leading academics are calling for the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be extended past their 2030 target date and updated with consideration for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and with more input from communities affected by the goals, among other recommendations.