The Essentials UNGAAcronym for the United Nations General Assembly’s “High-level Week”—pronounced “UN’-gah.” This event invites presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and top leaders from all 193 UN member countries to address global issues. While locals might refer to it simply as the “General Assembly,” it’s more than a week of traffic
Organizations around the globe are making significant progress in both environmental and social sustainability, according to the latest survey from the Capgemini Research Institute. The comprehensive study involved 2,152 executives from 727 organizations, each with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, spread across 13 countries. In addition, 6,500 consumers from these
Key Impact Points: Interview Summary: In an exclusive interview with SDG News, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda shared insights and reflections following the fourth International Conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In the aftermath of the historic summit, Browne felt energized and optimistic about the future
Key Impact Points At the midpoint of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, business leaders and world governments are grappling with sobering statistics: only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track, and 37% of targets have either stalled or fallen behind the 2015 baseline. These setbacks
Key Impact Points Overview Greenwashing has surged in recent years, particularly in the financial sector, where incidents have tripled over the past five years. This trend has captured the attention of regulators, as well as national competition and market authorities, who are pushing for more credible sustainability claims from banks,
Key Impact Points: Why it matters ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a contentious issue in the United States, drawing fire from both the political left and right. While some argue that ESG doesn’t go far enough in addressing societal challenges like climate change, others see it as an
Biodiversity’s Economic Consequences Biodiversity loss is accelerating at an alarming rate, threatening ecosystems and the economic benefits they provide. This poses substantial risks for businesses, investors, and financial markets. New regulatory efforts, like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and frameworks from central banks, aim to address these risks.
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Climate Mitigation Journey (CMJ) offers banks a detailed guide on how to align their operations with global climate targets. By focusing on developing essential business capabilities, banks can work toward net zero while navigating the complexities of an evolving regulatory landscape. How it
In the report “The Olympics and Human Rights: Lessons from the Modern Games,” Kara Cunningham critically examines the intersection of human rights and the Olympic Games, a global spectacle with far-reaching influence. The report, which serves as Cunningham’s Master’s thesis for Harvard University, delves into how the Olympics have been
Embracing Nature-Based Solutions: A Strategic Approach for Businesses The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines nature-based solutions as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.” This nature-based approach offers organizations
