UN at 80: How UNGC Drives Sustainable Business and Global Inclusivity
Exploring the UN Global Compact’s 80th anniversary dialogue on guiding businesses toward the UN SDGs and China’s Belt and Road and Global Development initiatives.
Sustainability
China Imposes Immediate Export Controls on Rare Earth Components
China announced immediate export controls on rare earth-related items containing Chinese-origin components, sending ripples through global tech supply chains.
Moonlight, Mooncakes and Global Reunions: Celebrating Mid-Autumn Across Borders
Discover how the Mid-Autumn Festival brings together moonlight, mooncakes and global communities, blending tradition with digital innovation and sustainable celebrations.
The Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan Powers Resilient Growth and Innovation
As the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan nears 2025, it has powered 5.5% annual growth, driven 86.4% domestic demand, and set the stage for innovation and sustainability.
How Zhao Yan Transformed Hyaluronic Acid with Biotech Innovation
Zhao Yan pioneering microbial fermentation at Bloomage Biotechnology, slashing hyaluronic acid costs and driving innovation in skincare, wellness, and sustainability.
Australian Scientists Turn Food Waste into Compostable Plastic Films
Monash University researchers convert food waste sugars into PHA biopolymers, creating compostable ultrathin films that could replace single-use plastics in packaging and medical applications.
How AI Can Power the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Gong Ke highlights how AI boosts clean energy and resource efficiency like Shenzhen’s 40% cost cut, while urging digital equity and green governance for the UN SDGs by 2030.
Two New UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Chinese mainland
UNESCO has added two new biosphere reserves in the Chinese mainland among 26 sites globally, showcasing innovative partnerships for biodiversity and sustainable development.
UN at 80: Charting the Next Wave of Multilateral Cooperation
At 80, the UN is redefining multilateral cooperation for a sustainable, inclusive future, exploring new paths for global governance and deeper ties with the Global South.
UNESCO Official: Science at Heart of Global Cooperation
UNESCO’s Lidia Brito outlines a science-driven model at the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves to unite communities, data, and policy against climate change and biodiversity loss.