Key Impact Points Stay on Top of Climate Week Events with This Event Tracker Climate Action Moves from Obligation to Opportunity for Business Leaders As global awareness of climate change grows, businesses are starting to see sustainability as more than just a responsibility—it’s becoming a valuable business strategy. PwC’s Global
Key Impact Points Overview Despite increasing capital flows towards climate and development, global investment volumes are not scaling fast enough to meet the urgent challenges posed by climate change and sustainable development goals (SDGs). The world is seeing encouraging signs of growth in investments for green infrastructure, sustainable debt markets,
Key Impact Points Overview As the world faces multiple crises—conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, and growing humanitarian needs—one overarching challenge demands immediate attention: climate change. From devastating floods to record heat waves, the consequences of a warming planet are felt globally, intensifying other
Key Impact Points Progress in U.S.-China Climate Talks Amid Differences Despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, climate collaboration continues to move forward. U.S. climate envoy John Podesta, speaking after talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, acknowledged the progress made this week but highlighted continued disagreements, particularly on climate
Key Impact Points Overview As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Climate Week NYC 2024 promises to deliver a wide array of events aimed at accelerating global climate action. Set to take place in September 2024, this year’s event will feature ten key themes, ranging from Energy and
Key Impact Points Overview A recent report from BloombergNEF (BNEF) revealed that more than 40% of the world’s electricity was generated from zero-carbon sources for the first time in 2023. Renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar contributed 17% to global electricity generation, while hydroelectric and nuclear power made
Key Impact Points Overview The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is spearheading a comprehensive climate finance strategy for the Philippines, designed to address the country’s increasing need for financial solutions to combat climate change. This initiative, supported by the Climate Finance Network (CFN) and Accelerating Green and Climate Finance (AGCF)
Key Impact Points Overview As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the energy policies of the candidates are becoming a focal point of debate. With energy independence, climate change, and economic growth at stake, the next president’s agenda will significantly shape America’s energy future. This analysis breaks down the energy agendas
Key Impact Points Overview China continues to expand its influence in global finance with the listing of a renminbi-denominated bond on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Issued by the Bank of China (BOC), this bond is the first of its kind to be listed in Frankfurt and is dedicated to funding
Key Impact Points Overview The global expansion of artificial intelligence is just beginning, and while its potential benefits are vast, so are the environmental challenges it presents. In 2023 alone, big tech companies invested an estimated $105 billion into building and leasing data centers—the powerful, energy-hungry hubs that drive A.I.
