How to Fund Biodiversity and Fight ‘Biopiracy’ As negotiators from 196 countries prepare to gather at COP16 in Cali, Colombia this October, a critical challenge looms large: how to bridge the staggering $200 billion annual funding gap for biodiversity protection and restoration. Addressing this gap will be at the top
Impact Points: Introduction SDG News Rising Star: Charles Orgbon III is not just any sustainability consultant; he’s a visionary whose commitment to environmental advocacy started when he was just a child. Today, he blends his passion for sustainability with his role at Ernst & Young (EY), where he shapes major
UNDP and Global Partners Establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs Across Developing Economies Key Points: A Global Alliance for Sustainability The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GSG Impact, the IFRS Foundation, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has formed a unique
Impact Points: Transforming Spaces, Impacting Society Yvonne Tay stands at the intersection of heritage preservation and social innovation, leading the transformative expansion of Temasek Shophouse. As General Manager, she oversees not only the physical restoration of historic shophouses but also the cultivation of a dynamic hub for social change. Visionary
Key Points: ESG Under the Spotlight The Sustainability Commitment: In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability are crucial for long-term business success, influencing policies, investments, operations, and employee engagement. As the Middle East transitions from its traditional reliance on fossil fuels, companies are under
Key Points: As regulators, investors, and stakeholders worldwide increasingly demand more rigorously produced sustainability data, companies are recognizing the strategic importance of climate change. This has led many organizations to develop plans to reduce emissions and manage climate-related risks and opportunities. For companies, complying with these demands for more detailed
Key Points: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has announced the election of Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as its new Secretary General for the period 2025-2028. Carvalho’s election, held during the ISA’s twenty-ninth session, reflects the Member States’ confidence in her leadership to guide the organization through the complex challenges of
Key Impact Points: Paris 2024 is set to be the first Olympic Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, promising a more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive event. The organizers have laid out an ambitious plan to cut the Games-related carbon footprint by half, utilizing cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. As
Key Impact Points: A recent survey of nearly 500 sustainability professionals highlights a growing concern about AI’s potential negative impact on sustainability efforts. Despite these concerns, 57% of respondents believe they can balance AI’s environmental challenges with its benefits. Salesforce‘s research sheds light on how companies are navigating this balancing
Key Impact Points: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft on Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements, proposing eight examples to help companies apply IFRS Accounting Standards when reporting the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial statements. Background In response to strong
