As the world marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day under the banner “Our Energy, Our Power,” a new generation of investors is embracing this message with renewed urgency—and strategic precision. From Wall Street to sovereign wealth funds and family offices, sustainable investing is entering a new chapter, one defined
Key Impact Points: U.S. Clean Power Momentum Continues The U.S. is on track to hit a new clean energy milestone this April, with clean electricity sources likely to account for an even greater share of the power mix than the record 51% reached in March, according to data from energy
Key Impact Points: Protecting Predators, Protecting Kelp New Stanford University research reveals that fishing bans in marine protected areas help kelp forests recover from marine heatwaves by preserving predator-prey balances. When species like California sheephead and spiny lobsters thrive, they keep sea urchins in check—grazers that otherwise devour struggling kelp.
No Official Side Events at UN Global Climate Week—Except One: Panama’s Nature Summit to Take Center Stage When the UNFCCC’s inaugural Global Climate Week convenes in Panama from May 19–23, world leaders will gather at a pivotal moment in global climate efforts. But due to a late change in host
Key Impact Points: NZBA Relaxes Climate Target Requirements The United Nations-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has officially lowered its climate ambition, scrapping the requirement for member banks to align with a strict 1.5°C warming scenario. New guidelines released April 15 now aim to keep warming “well below 2°C, striving for
IMO Approves First Global Carbon Pricing Framework for Shipping In a landmark move for global climate action, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the world’s first industry-wide carbon pricing framework for shipping. This historic agreement introduces a two-tier carbon fee system, imposing a $100 per ton levy on CO₂
Key Impact Points: UNDP and BMUV Deepen Support for Nature-Based Corporate Reporting The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV), through the International Climate Initiative (IKI), have announced new support for the IFRS Foundation and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s Nature-related Disclosure
In a landmark decision for sustainable finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX) as a national securities exchange. This approval marks a significant step toward integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the core of capital markets. A New Era for
Key Impact Points: False Optimism Amid Economic Chaos African governments, including Kenya, have attempted optimism despite America’s tariff disruptions. Kenya’s Ministry of Trade highlighted a minimal 10% tariff impact, hoping to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Others suggested low African trade volumes with the U.S. might buffer the continent. Yet,
Key Impact Points: Urgent Call to Action To accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the United Nations Global Compact hosted the SDGs Activation Day during the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11). The event, part of the Forward Faster Now Africa initiative, gathered
