Key Impact Points: Ambitious Targets for 2025 The U.S. Plastics Pact has launched Roadmap 2.0, setting ambitious targets to eliminate plastic packaging waste by 2025. This initiative marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging and a circular economy. Building on the success of Roadmap 1.0, which laid the foundation for
Agreements with China Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank aim at financing infrastructure and industry in Brazil Key Impact Points: Strategic Partnership The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has joined forces with Asian banks to secure BRL 9.1 billion (USD 1.7 Billion) for sustainable investments. This collaboration underscores a growing
Key Impact Points: Youth Influence Rising Young people are shaping political agendas like never before, bringing new challenges and opportunities for law firms. Their activism on social and environmental issues is not just a passing trend but a force to be reckoned with. Adapting to Change: Law firms must adapt
Lutrelle John, a student of the Sir Novelle Richards Academy and a Youth Representative from Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a powerful speech at the recent SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit. As a delegate during the official opening of the 4th International SIDS Conference, Lutrelle passionately shared his vision
Key Impact Points: Summary: “Sport Tourism, Island Territories, and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Perspective” explores the transformative impact of sport tourism on small islands, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book, involving 21 research teams, provides a comprehensive analysis of how sport tourism can stimulate economic
Key Impact Points: A new World Economic Forum report reveals the transformative potential of Earth observation (EO) data, which could drive over $3 trillion in cumulative economic benefits globally by 2030. This data, crucial for sustainable growth, offers significant advantages across various sectors. Economic Surge The global value of EO
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
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,”
The 2024 World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum adopted a declaration calling on the international community “to harness the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in pursuit of the [SDGs], with a strong emphasis on including women, youth, persons with disabilities and productive families in these efforts.” The 2024 World Entrepreneurship Investment Forum convened in Manama,
Key Impact Points: Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne delivered a compelling address at the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2024, advocating for innovative public-private partnerships to drive sustainable economic growth in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Browne highlighted the untapped potential of sports tourism and the orange economy,
