For every dollar invested in protecting nature, some 30 dollars are spent destroying it, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates. The private sector is the largest investor in activities harmful to nature, while the public sector shoulders almost all investment in beneficial activities. ...
Overwhelming share of investment is destroying nature, UN warns
Thursday, 22 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
