The 24-hour Global Marathon for Sustainability is a knowledgesharing collaborative initiative. The 2021 marathon brought together more than 160 expert voices in 30 main work sessions, reaching more than 150 000 views worldwide, with global coverage from over 100 online journals, TV channels and networks.
This report presents the results of a study on agricultural plastic products used globally in a range of different value chains. The study assessed the types and quantities of plastic products, their benefits and the trade-offs.
This study highlights the important role that tourism can play in valuing the natural and spiritual heritage of mountains, and the cultural diversity and traditional practices of mountain peoples. Furthermore, it highlights that mountain tourism can make a valuable contribution to promoting sustainable food systems and adding value to local products.
Between 2019 and 2020 the prevalence of hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 2 percentage points. This is partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is not the only reason, as the region's hunger figures have been growing for six consecutive years.
