REAL Sustainability attended the Green Party online discussion with New Economics Foundation (NEF) “An Economy that Serves Planet and People”. NEF’s areas of focus are climate, inequality and democracy. A green recovery needs to address social and political concerns with all levels of government taking action. NEF supports using societal indicators such as sustainability, health and inequality rather than GDP.
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REAL Sustainability reports on the influential activism campaign Fashion Revolution and their Fashion Transparency Index. Fashion brands were assessed against 220 social and environmental indicators from living wage to achieving net zero. Increased transparency means increased accountability. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the need for brands to prioritise workers’ rights, sustainable supply chains and the circular economy.
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Inspired by the work of Action for Happiness we explore their 3 tips to help you practice self-compassion. Suffering is part of the human condition, and practicing mindfulness and expressing loving kindness to ourselves can help us take control.
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REAL Sustainability attended the online UK100 launch event. UK100 is a network of over 100 local government leaders who have pledged to shift to 100% clean energy no later than 2050. They propose development capital of £5 billion invested in local, low-carbon projects could bring in £100 billion of private investment. Delivery would be through a Net Zero Development Bank.
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There is a growing need and awareness for sustainable travel and tourism. It inspires appreciation for culture and nature, and it can jump start conservation efforts.How can we make the crisis into an opportunity for a green recovery, to “build back better”, also in travel and tourism?
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