About Funders Funder Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. Contributions Small Islands, Large Oceans: Voices on the Frontlines of Climate Change Small island developing states are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external economic shocks. Long-form article March 29, 2021 Gender Equality: The Formula to Accelerate Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Addressing gender inequalities—including access to and control over natural resources—accelerates the impact of sustainable development policies. Long-form article March 23, 2021 COVID-19 and Planetary Health: How a Pandemic Could Pave the Way for a Green Recovery Environment and health ministries need to form joint agendas and link policy and programming to facilitate a green recovery from COVID-19. Long-form article March 5, 2021 The Evolution of Private Sector Action in Sustainable Development The history of private sector engagement in sustainable development is rife with controversy—and some genuine transformation. Long-form article February 24, 2021 Merging the Poverty and Environment Agendas Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 are forcing a reassessment of how we eradicate poverty while addressing a planetary emergency. Long-form article February 12, 2021 What the World Learned Setting Development Goals The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals may offer the best option to reduce the worst impacts of COVID-19 and to “build back better.” Long-form article January 29, 2021 Protecting the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities Despite efforts, marine and coastal pollution from land-based sources not only continues unabated, but it has greatly increased in recent years. Long-form article January 19, 2021 Confronting the Plastic Pollution Pandemic Countries should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks of a proposed new global treaty on plastic pollution. Long-form article December 22, 2020 Pagination « First ‹ Previous Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next › Last »