Summary The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity”, the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including
Key Impact Points: The climate crisis poses a severe threat to our blue planet, necessitating immediate, decisive action from leaders at all levels. In 2024, the World Ocean Day network launches “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” aiming to foster a healthier and more sustainable future through transformative collaboration.
Key Impact Points: The ocean floor’s shape and depth profoundly influence carbon storage, with seafloor topography accounting for up to 50% of variations in carbon sequestration depth over the past 80 million years. This new insight from the University of California – Los Angeles can significantly impact climate change strategies.
Key Impact Points: In 1950, the world saw a baby boom, but today’s reality is starkly different. Birth rates in the most populous countries have plummeted, raising concerns about future economic and social stability. Sharp Decline Across the Board Data from Visual Capitalist highlights a significant drop in birth rates
Addressing Environmental Threats in the Galapagos The Galapagos Islands, known for their unique biodiversity, face significant environmental threats. To tackle these challenges, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and Oceans Finance Company (OFC) have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of the archipelago to climate change
Key Impact Points: Strategic Collaboration for Ocean Health UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) has partnered with Rockefeller Asset Management to launch the UBS Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund. This fund aims to deliver financial returns while positively impacting ocean health by engaging with companies addressing critical ocean issues. Bruno Marxer, Head
Key Impact Points: Accelerating the Transition from Coal The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a leading multilateral climate fund, has endorsed a new investment plan presented by the Government of the Philippines. This plan allocates $500 million for the country’s transition from coal to renewable energy, focusing
What’s New: Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition, plant-based edible fork for Maggi cup noodles in India, developed with a local startup. This innovation is part of Nestlé’s broader commitment to reducing plastic use in packaging. Impact: Key Quotes: “At Nestlé, we continuously explore different types of alternative sustainable packaging solutions,”
Declaration acts as catalyst for renewed commitment to sustainable development ahead of Summit of the Future The Fourth United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) wrapped up today in Antigua and Barbuda with unanimous support for a bold new 10-year plan of action that will deliver meaningful change for
The fourth international meeting of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), known as SIDS4, commenced with powerful speeches from key leaders, underscoring the critical challenges and opportunities facing these vulnerable nations. The conference, held in Antigua and Barbuda, brings together representatives from across the globe to address the pressing issues of
