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The EDISON Alliance has connected over 1 billion people globally to essential digital services like healthcare, education and finance through a network of 200+ partners in over 100 countries.

Investments in bridging the universal digital divide could bring $8.7 trillion in benefits to developing countries, home to more than 70% of the Alliance's beneficiaries.
The Alliance's 300+ partner initiatives, including digital dispensaries in India, economy digitalization programmes in Rwanda and blended learning in Bangladesh, continue to shape a digitally equitable society.

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Over half of global GDP – $44 trillion – depends on nature, emphasizing urgent need for nature-positive practices.

Leading companies showcase seven proven strategies for a nature-positive and sustainable future, from sustainable forestry to circular economy innovations.
The World Economic Forum’s new Spotlight on Nature report highlights how these practices are transforming business models and setting new standards.

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The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2024 are taking place on 23 to 27 September in New York.

The meetings will focus on reinvigorating multistakeholder momentum on the Sustainable Development Goals through innovative cross-sector partnerships.
More than 1,000 global leaders will come together to exchange perspectives and accelerate the concerted collaboration needed to advance progress on the UN objectives by 2030.
More than 1,000 business leaders, policymakers, leaders from international and civil society organizations, innovators and social entrepreneurs will gather in New York for the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2024 (SDIM) – held in parallel to the United Nations General Assembly – to drive progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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In advance of the UN Summit of the Future, Earth4All has released a new report detailing two possible futures for Sub-Saharan Africa this century. The report, "SDGs for All: Africa," uses Earth4All’s state-of-the-art system dynamics model to chart possible pathways for SDG implementation in the region. Written in collaboration with notable African sustainability experts, the report emphasises the scale and urgency of economic transformation needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region.

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The UK Government's release of illustrative base fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on 15th August marks an important moment for the packaging industry ahead of the scheme’s planned implementation in 2025.

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Pigments are insoluble, colored substances that impart color to various materials. These are integral components in industries such as paints and coatings, plastics, inks, and cosmetics. The pigments market is experiencing a dynamic shift due to several key trends and disruptions. The growing emphasis on sustainability, coupled with advancements in nanotechnology, is driving the development of eco-friendly and high-performance pigments. Additionally, digitalization and customization demands are reshaping the color palette and production processes.

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The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, is excited to announce its newest member Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, a provider of innovative digital printing and inkjet solutions.

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In an economic context that continues to be exceptionally difficult and marked in 2023 by low consumption linked to massive destocking, many pulp and paper companies have seen a turnover decrease in the past year. A record high annual recycling rate indicates the industry’s autonomy and circularity.

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By Winfried Muehling, Marketing and Communications Director at Pro Carton
As we enter Plastic Free July, a worldwide campaign calling for a world free of plastic waste, both brands and consumers must consider what they need to do to work towards a more environmentally friendly future.

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Paper packaging may seem nostalgic, but it is not. Many industries are returning to paper in the wake of regulatory and market pressures to be more sustainable.

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