Perspectives

A sustainable Europe through business unusual

Perspective / We need business unusual and Estonia’s successful track record in the last 25 years gives us hope that it will be able to make its mark, writes Lauri Tammiste.

Prevent climate risk in coasts, before it’s too late

Perspective / Viewing disaster risk reduction as an integrated chain of actions could help cities mitigate and adapt to climate risk and prevent our coasts from washing away.

Biomass and biofuels in the EU: Emotion-based policymaking?

Perspective / The European Commission’s tinkering on biomass policy effectively promotes oil over economically viable and sustainable biofuels, writes Francis X. Johnson.

Five ways to address fossil fuel subsidies through the WTO and international trade agreements

Perspective / Can the international trade system reform fossil fuel subsidies to relieve costs, reduce pollution, improve energy security and tackle climate change?

Wanted: public participants to make the Paris Agreement work

Perspective / Calling on members of civil society to help design and monitor policies to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals.

Three ways a Nordic region Agenda 2030 initiative will add value

Perspective / A summary of SEI and Gaia Consultanting's recommendations on a Nordic Agenda 2030 programme.

You need to understand SDG interactions – here’s why

Perspective / A new interactions framework could be a key to effective SDG implementation by G20 governments.

Lessons from disaster risk reduction in Indonesia

Perspective / Indonesia has invested in restructuring its governance institutions to transform its disaster governance system from focusing on post-disaster response.

Do we need a common knowledge platform on SDG interactions?

Perspective / A new framework for understanding SDG interactions could give a major boost to implementation and dialogue.