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Hungarian sustainable designer labels to know

These ethical brands are at the forefront of a new era for fashion in Hungary.

15/02/2019

Ocean

Why did it take 3.5 years for Thailand to get rid of the EU’s illegal fishing 'yellow card'?

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Why did it take 3.5 years for Thailand to get rid of the EU’s illegal fishing 'yellow card'?

08/02/2019

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Who's the Boss? You.

The initiative that aims to bring back transparency and sustainability into our plates.

07/02/2019

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Sustainable farming under the streets of London

30 metres beneath the ground herbs, salads and ‘micro-greens’ are destined for some of London’s best-known restaurants.

07/02/2019

Destinations

How can you make a World Championship eco-friendly?

The first climate neutral FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is taking the lead on environmentally friendly sports events.

06/02/2019

Living

Climate-smart shopping in the world’s first recycling mall

The Swedish ReTuna Återbruksgalleria makes shopping climate-smart. People even buy their old items back.

04/02/2019

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Sustainable underwear against fast fashion

These four ethical lingerie brands are on a mission to prove that sustainability is sexy.

31/01/2019

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Trend report: the food you’ll eat in 2019

Innovative products, exciting flavours and original culinary practices trending this year

30/01/2019

Living

Happy frugality in architecture

Our interview with Philippe Madec, the French architect calling for the end of concrete monoculture

29/01/2019

Living

Would you choose lab-grown steak to help the environment?

Scientists in Israel are growing their own steaks in the hope that it could one day help to solve the problem of food production and climate change.

28/01/2019

World

"Africa's future begins now!" [Inspire Africa]

During the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in Dakar, Hannane sat down with UNDP's Abdoulaye Mar Dieye.

28/01/2019

Germany

Germany sets 2038 goal to end coal power

Germany has agreed to shut down all coal-fired electricity plants by 2038.

26/01/2019

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Can plastic bottles be the "new Egyptian cotton"?

An Egyptian factory uses recycled plastic bottles to produce polyester fibre as a cheaper alternative to cotton, after the country's cotton crop witnessed many hiccups.

25/01/2019

Living

This street art is raising attention to endangered animals

Discarded plastic finds a second life in Bordello II's endangered animal street art

23/01/2019

Living

Sitting down with a stalwart of the UK’s ethical fashion arena

Our interview with sustainable fashion pioneer Mark Bloom aka Joe Komodo

23/01/2019

Living

Green is the new black at Future Fabrics Expo

‘That’s so last season’ is fast-becoming an antiquated expression as the fashion world embraces the real next big thing: the last big thing.

21/01/2019

Living

Saving the oceans with fashion

Fashion pieces made out of ocean waste among others were on display at the first Neonyt – the global hub for sustainable fashion.

19/01/2019

World

How is Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week encouraging young green entrepreneurs?

This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) comes to an end on January 19th. Taking place in the UAE’s capital, it’s an annual gathering of industry leaders and heads of state to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable development.

18/01/2019

World

“U-turns are possible” - IRENA DG on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its ninth assembly from 11th to 13th January in Abu Dhabi.

18/01/2019

World

Jordan’s switch to renewable energy with solar power

Jordan’s movement towards renewable energy is gaining momentum.

18/01/2019