SDG News December 2024 features hand picked content read and summarized for people interested and involved in learning, getting involved and implementing the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets. Read, watch and listen to our SDG Series.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Exeter's 20-Unit Affordable Housing Development
Huron County launched a $7.47 million affordable housing complex in Exeter, featuring 20 one-bedroom units, including seven accessible apartments. Supported by the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative, the project addresses local housing shortages. Occupancy begins in December, offering modern amenities like elevators and climate control.
Actionable Insight: Entrepreneurs can replicate public-private partnerships for housing initiatives; marketers can leverage such projects to highlight corporate social responsibility. | Read more.
ICAO Pushes for Aviation’s Clean Energy Transition at COP29
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) emphasized global collaboration for aviation’s net-zero goals at COP29. Key discussions included sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and financing strategies through the ICAO Finvest Hub. Highlights include partnerships under the ACT-SAF program and progress on emissions reduction via CORSIA. ICAO called for equitable financial mechanisms to support clean energy adoption without burdening developing nations.
Actionable Insight: Businesses can align with SAF initiatives, leveraging ICAO’s frameworks for sustainable growth. | Read more.
UN Tourism's Global AI Challenge: Innovating for Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism has launched a Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge to foster AI-driven solutions in tourism, focusing on sustainability, smart destinations, and efficient operations. Open to startups and scale-ups, the challenge offers a platform for global visibility, expert mentorship, and funding opportunities. Applications close on March 31, 2025, with finalists pitching at the UN Tourism Demo Day.
Actionable Insight: Entrepreneurs in AI and tourism can leverage this opportunity for funding and global exposure. | Read more.
Philippines Targets 35% Renewable Energy by 2030
The Philippines aims to increase renewable energy's share in its power generation mix to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, addressing energy security and environmental concerns. Despite these goals, coal remains predominant, accounting for 61.92% of electricity generation in 2023, marking a 15-year rise in coal dependency. The anticipated depletion of the Malampaya natural gas fields by 2025-2027 further underscores the urgency for renewable energy expansion.
Actionable Insight: Entrepreneurs and investors should explore opportunities in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar and wind projects, to align with national targets and reduce reliance on coal. | Read more.
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