PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – May 21, 2025 The second day of the Nature Summit began with a focus on the green economy, under the theme “Nature as Infrastructure, Climate as Strategy.” Hosted at the Biomuseo in Panama City, the morning sessions addressed the financial, political, and technical frameworks shaping climate-related
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – May 21, 2025 Today’s Nature Summit in Panama delivered a clear message: the ocean economy is no longer a niche conversation — it’s a core pillar of global climate strategy. Held at the Biomuseo, the event brought together ministers, business leaders, scientists, and climate advocates for
Key Impact Points: National Geographic and Philanthropic Fund Unite for Nature’s Legal Recognition The National Geographic Society and the Alfred Kobacker and Elizabeth Trimbach Fund have announced the launch of For Nature, a new program supporting the global Rights of Nature movement. The initiative—timed with the International Day for Biological
At the heart of Panama City during UN Global Climate Week, world leaders, policymakers, and business innovators gathered for the 2025 Nature Summit. This was a pivotal moment in the global conversation on sustainability. Among the innovators, executives, and leaders at the summit was Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of A.P.
Key Impact Points: High-Level Action Kicks Off Nature Summit in Panama The Nature Summit 2025 opens today in Panama City with a clear message: the ocean is not just a casualty of climate change — it’s a catalyst for economic resilience, innovation, and equity. Taking place at the Biomuseo, overlooking
The ocean economy—sometimes called the blue economy—is vast, undervalued, and under threat. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates the global ocean’s asset value at $24.2 trillion, though that figure is likely conservative, with ecosystem services like carbon sequestration and coastal protection notoriously difficult to quantify. But this liquid goldmine faces
Key Impact Points: TNFD Unveils First Board-Level Nature Governance Guide The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released its first “Asking Better Questions on Nature” guide to help board directors integrate nature into decision-making processes. Developed in collaboration with Chapter Zero, Competent Boards, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative
New York, New York — May 16, 2025 – SDG News, the emerging global media platform dedicated to informing, inspiring, and accelerating progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), today announced the appointment of Amir Dossal as Chairman. The announcement comes as SDG News serves as the Official
Key Impact Points: Rubicon Carbon has signed a landmark framework agreement with Microsoft to supply 18 million tonnes of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits. Announced May 15, 2025, this marks one of the most significant single-corporate purchases in the voluntary carbon market. Each transaction in the agreement will be structured
Key Impact Points: Ocean Economy’s Massive Job Growth Potential The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), supported by the World Resources Institute (WRI), has released a comprehensive report forecasting how the global transition to a sustainable ocean economy could unlock 51 million new jobs by 2050.
