Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes balancing environmental health, economic development and social wellbeing. Key aspects of sustainability include reducing resource consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy and efficient practices. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are driving the global push toward more sustainable practices. Scientific research in sustainability focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact, foster circular economies and promote resilient communities. Achieving sustainability requires collaboration across sectors to create a more equitable and balanced future.
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- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: Online Event Description: Join us for a conversation on Freshwater and the Sustainability of Bangladesh’s Delta Water is abundant in Bangladesh, but not always in the form needed: it may be too salty for irrigation or drinking, contaminated with microbial pathogens, or laden with arsenic. It can flow in overwhelming amounts during the summer monsoon or become scarce during the spring dry […]
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Online Event Description: Overview Strategy and Long-Term Sustainable Value Creation This session explores sustainability as a driver of long-term value creation and corporate resilience in a rapidly evolving global environment. The conversation will examine the role of sustainability in shaping strategy, leadership, and decision-making across financial and industrial systems. The discussion will also address how leaders can build resilient organizations […]
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Online Event Description: About this event: Decision-makers and practitioners across sectors increasingly depend on high-quality biodiversity and environmental data to meet management and reporting mandates of global biodiversity and sustainability frameworks and for financial and investment decisions. This online event brings together two leaders in biodiversity data analytics from the nonprofit and financial sectors who apply data, geospatial analytics, and […]
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