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When demand peaks: why China is unlikely to need more resources
Resource saturation levels for China indicate that appetite for materials is likely to flatten after physical infrastructures and basic industries have been set up, argues Raimund Bleischwitz.
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‘Wicked’ decision-making in sustainable land use
The land economy provides a range of important services ranging from food to water to energy. But they are all interlinked. Here, Tim Benton explores viable pathways - with the ‘lowest regrets’ - that can transform global land use.
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Lower carbon, less materials: a ‘systems’ approach
Material efficiency could reduce industrial GHG emissions but has received relatively little attention to date. A 'systems' approach to policy formation is now needed, writes Simone Cooper-Searle.
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Making climate friendly cars: material considerations
Reuse and recycling can significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions impact of the materials used in cars, writes Simone Cooper-Searle.
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Strategic Dialogue on Shaping the Demand Revolution
This event examined different tools, mechanisms and approaches that can steer global consumption towards more sustainable pathways. In particular, lessons learnt from experiences of ‘nudging’...
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Climate Leadership and Future Levers: Navigating the Shifting Landscape
This dialogue, organised in collaboration with E3G–Third Generation Environmentalism, brought together key actors from across Europe, for a focused, facilitated discussion on climate leadership and...
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Rethinking the Land Economy: Keeping 1.5C in Sight
This event explored key elements for a scalable strategy for land-based emissions reduction, drawing on lessons from the past decade on the strategic transformation of...