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,
Key Impact Points IFC and the Italian Climate Fund have announced a $210 million investment in Eni S.p.A.’s Kenya subsidiary. This investment will expand advanced biofuel production, supporting decarbonization and benefiting up to 200,000 small-scale Kenyan oilseed farmers. IFC will contribute $135 million, while the Italian Climate Fund will add
Global banks and financial institutions have an annual $44 billion revenue opportunity through 2030 from an increasingly pressing requirement for financing and investment in the low-carbon transition, Bain & Company research reveals today in a new analysis. Bain’s study highlights a $600 billion “addressable opportunity” for banks and other global financial institutions to fill a gap
By Christopher Daniel, Varad Pande, Rami Rafih, Makoto Morihara, Charmian Caines, and Tina Zuzek-Arden Key Takeaways Governments have two key strategies—evolving existing economic clusters to remain competitive and capitalizing on emerging opportunities—to help economic clusters rapidly adapt to the green transition. From the tech innovators of Silicon Valley to the leatherworkers of Tuscany and the textile
