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March 24, 2026One Planet Network

Ecolabels and SPP in the Building & Construction Sector – Insights and Experiences from Asia
Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
Webinar
September 3, 2025One Planet Network

Webinar: Circular IT — perspectives from Southeast Asia
Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Sector(s)
Education
Public Procurement
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Event
July 9, 2025One Planet Network

International Youth Forum (5th Edition)
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Asia/Pacific
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
Buildings and construction
Culture and recreation
Education
Education
Financial Sector
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Plastic
Public Procurement
Water
News
June 17, 2025TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland Unveils “Achieving Net Zero” White Paper to Guide Global Businesses Through Carbon Compliance and Competitive Advantage

The report examines global policies like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the U.S. Clean Competition Act, and Asia-Pacific initiatives, including China’s dual carbon market system. It highlights emerging carbon border taxes in...

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Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Global
North America
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
Buildings and construction
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Energy
Energy
Environmental Services
Financial Sector
Industrial Sector
Plastic
Textiles
Transport
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Water
News
January 30, 2025United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Sustainability in the Building and Construction Sector in Asia: Promoting the harmonization of ecolabel criteria for cement and steel

UNEP is supporting four Asian ecolabel schemes – Thailand Green Label , Ecolabel Sri Lanka , Green Choice Philippine , and Green Mark Uzbekistan – in an initiative to promote the harmonization and mutual recognition of criteria for cement and steel...

Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
News
January 21, 2025TCO Development

New Roadmap for Sustainable IT

The recently unveiled Roadmap for Sustainable IT includes clear steps to drive sustainability in four key areas: climate, substances, circularity and supply chain.

Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
North America
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
News
November 4, 2024One Planet Network

Sustainable Public Procurement in Construction: Launch of the Global Framework for Action to Drive Demand for Near-Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings

Join us at COP 29 for a transformative event that will shape the future of sustainable construction! Register here to attend the virtual launch of the SPP Global Framework for Action in Construction on 19 November 2024 at 1600 GMT+4."

Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Buildings and construction
Event
September 27, 2024

The Consumer Goods Forum - Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative - Stakeholder Engagement Event
Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sector(s)
Food & Beverage
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Consumer Goods
News
September 26, 2024One Planet Network

Global circularity initiative set to deliver 100 billion tons of material savings by 2050, slashing annual CO2 emissions by 6%

In a significant move towards accelerating the global shift to a circular economy, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) have launched the "Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) –...

Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sector(s)
Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Financial Sector
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Textiles
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
News
July 2, 2024Pacific Tourism Organisation

Standards and Certification Programme for the phasing out of single-use plastics in the Pacific Tourism Sector

Participate and contribute to the development of the Standards and Certification Programme to phase out single-use plastics in the Pacific Tourism Sector! As a key economic sector, tourism benefits from a cleaner environment but it also puts pressure...

Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Sector(s)
Tourism
News
June 29, 2024One Planet Network

SDG Annual Report highlights pathways to progress amidst warnings

The latest UN SDG progress report details how global strides in renewable energy and poverty reduction are tempered by persistent challenges hindering realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sector(s)
Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Financial Sector
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Textiles
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
News
April 26, 2024One Planet Network

Declaration de Chaillot at the first Buildings and Climate Global Forum

The Buildings and Climate Global Forum, held in Paris on March 7th and 8th, 2024, focused on decarbonization and resilience in the buildings sector post-COP28. The Chaillot Declaration, backed by over 70 countries, aims to drive global action by...

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Buildings and construction

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