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The Global Resources Outlook

The Global Resources Outlook report, published earlier this month by UNEP, reveals that global resource consumption rates have continued to rise at an alarming rate over the last decade. Governments and policymakers can play a key role in tackling this, drawing on concepts such as 'circular economies'. But will this be enough?

Find out which country is giving their citizens tax breaks on goods repairs to reduce waste, and what exactly doughnuts have to do with creating a less wasteful economy in this month's featured article.

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The number of years it took for the global economy between 2018-2023 to use the same amount of resources consumed during the entire 20th century.

Climate in Government Insight Report

Last week Apolitical published its latest global insight report: How climate is changing everyone's job in government. 

The report outlines three trends in climate action in government:

• How climate change is impacting the work of public servants globally.
• Why we need to close the government green skills gap to unlock climate action this decade.
• How pioneering governments are increasing climate capability, and what public servants can learn from their example.

Using the SDGs for Government Action

The success of creating a circular economy relies on achieving global targets such as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8; promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, and improving global resource efficiency. This course breaks down the framework of the SDGs and prompts you to consider your role in reaching the SDGs locally and globally.

Recommended resources

Reads and resources to deepen your knowledge.

Watch back: Lessons from climate speechwriters on how to talk about climate

Article: Circular economy strategy, then what?

Community: Writing effectively in Government

Article: How digital infrastructure can accelerate circular transitions

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