Meeting the challenges of resource depletion, climate change, and ecosystem loss calls for improved collaboration and innovative models that drive systemic change.  Collaboration starts with the key enablers, who encourage stakeholder participation in the development of communities and link self-interest to shared inte ...

In 2016, the United Nations (UN) presented the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a blueprint for a better world by 2030.  The SDGs address challenges such as poverty, inequality and environmental degradation.   However, despite their importance, progress towards achieving these SDGs has been slow, and like much o ...

Ist die von der Politik so oft geforderte Eigenverantwortung für den Schutz vor Naturgefahren auch eine Verantwortungsverweigerung?  Ist dies eine Rechtfertigung für das vermeintliche Versagen von Politik und Behörden bei der Raumplanung und Flächennutzung zum Schutz von Leben, Lebensraum, Haus und Eigentum vor Naturka ...

Community-based organizations (CBOs) are required for emergency preparedness and crucial in responding to and mitigating the impact of disaster.  While government agencies and international organizations are important for disaster response, resilient communities rely on their CBOs. Community-based organizations are an ...

Community participation calls for stakeholders to assume greater responsibility for assessing the needs and obtaining solutions for the protection and sustainable development of their community.  Community participation involves contributing ideas, making decisions, and taking responsibility. Democracy calls for stakeh ...

To fulfill its mission, the United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) provides products and services, practical guidance and tools directly aimed at facilitating the implementation of sustainable finance policies and practices in the global financial sector. The UNEP FI Impact Analysis Tools h ...