If Africa’s economic growth continues at the cost of its natural capital, the continent’s future as a global leader will be in jeopardy.
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5 Ways Nature Can Help Us Meet the Population Challenge
To keep up with rising demand for food, water and energy, protecting ecosystems will be critical.
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A Sustainable Future Relies on US-China Collaboration
Countries must undertake joint initiatives as populations grow and increase their demands on nature.
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3 Signs of Hope for Slowing Population Growth
On World Population Day, here are a few things to celebrate.
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CI + Botswana Convene First-ever Summit for Sustainability in Africa
Top African officials and global business leaders will discuss incorporating nature into Africa’s economic development.
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That Was Then, This Is Now
Peter Seligmann looks back on 42 years of Earth Day — and looks ahead hopefully at the challenges before us.
7 Billion: A Wake-up Call to Value Nature
This week’s population milestone is a wake-up call; it’s in our self-interest to safeguard the ecosystems that sustain us.
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Somalia Needs Integrated Relief Efforts
Lawlessness, famine, piracy … all pose serious challenges in present-day Somalia. To find a solution, we must all work together.
To Curb Population Growth, Invest in Women and Girls
On October 31, 2011 the global population will reach 7 billion — a milestone illustrating the challenges we all face,
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So Many People, So Little Land
As drought and famine threaten millions of lives in the horn of Africa, global food security — or rather insecurity