sustainability

Supplying sustainable fashion: traces of promises, but no accountability 100
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 22/12/2019
The current policy landscape is not stringent enough to tackle the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The supply of unsustainable garments requires more regulation.
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EU’s Sustainable Finance scheme should go beyond greening the financial system 0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed, Social and Economic Policy
- 24/10/2017
Combating climate change is expensive. Trillions of Euros need to be invested in the transition to a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy and these funds should come from the financial sector. But make no mistake, a sustainable financial system is not just about “greening” investments, it entails the halt of the increasing financialization of the economy.
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What use is gas if we have no water?4
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 15/09/2016
As shale gas shipments cross the Atlantic to Scottish shores, the contentious fracking debate may re-ignite calling the Scottish Government to lift its moratorium under the guise of economic and energy security. This should be seen only as a ruse when sustainable options exist that do not needlessly add to an increasing global water crisis.
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GMOs and Organic Farming: Can they be friends?1
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 10/05/2016
There is evidence that organic food is not necessarily as environmentally friendly and sustainable as is commonly believed to be. Nor are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by default a threat to the environment. In fact, GM technology can help organic farming become truly sustainable.
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Change must also come from within: Sustainable Sweden is far from sustainable enough 0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 28/04/2016
Sustainability cannot just be about greening the production cycle – it is a chance for us to change and, again, live in accord with the planet.
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Firewood in Afghanistan: An example of weak sustainability 0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 18/03/2016
A famous proverb says “Firewood yields ash”. But the established practice of using firewood as a source of energy in Afghanistan yields more than ash. Rapid deforestation, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are the costs of depending on firewood. These challenges first require establishing the rule of law. Then the government must show determination by implementing relevant policies.
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