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May 9, 2024

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The Sustainability Tightrope: Weak vs. Strong

Imagine a tightrope walker. In one hand, he holds a briefcase overflowing with profit (economic well-being). In the other, a delicate globe representing our planet and its societies. This precarious act perfectly captures the ongoing debate in sustainability: weak vs. strong sustainability. Think of weak sustainability as prioritizing economic growth, but with some environmental safeguards. […]

April 4, 2024

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The IFC Performance Standards: Driving Sustainable Development

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has established a set of Performance Standards that outline environmental and social requirements for projects it finances. These standards serve as a benchmark for sustainable development, guiding businesses and organizations in managing potential risks and impacts associated with their operations. The application of […]

October 5, 2023

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY: BEYOND RECYCLING

Economics teaches us that resources are limited and that meeting every need and want may be impossible. Using the same construct, natural resources are often not inexhaustible. To put it in context, the timeline for replenishment is not within the human timeline. So, if we are to exhaust those resources, the next generation and even […]

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The Sustainability Tightrope: Weak vs. Strong

The IFC Performance Standards: Driving Sustainable Development

CIRCULAR ECONOMY: BEYOND RECYCLING

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