Key Impact Points: The red carpet is being rolled up for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) on Wall Street. Institutional Investor (II) has replaced the term “ESG” with “sustainability” in its annual analyst rankings, reflecting a broader trend amid the increasingly politicized debate over climate change and corporate diversity in the
Key Impact Points: Early Support for Green New Deal Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to transform the nation’s environmental policy. As she embarks on her presidential campaign with President Joe Biden’s endorsement, her commitment to the Green New Deal and other climate initiatives is under the spotlight. Harris was
Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: In this week’s feature, we spotlight a visionary who is transforming public health through technology. Rainier Mallol, a 25-year-old trailblazer from the Dominican Republic, has not only co-founded AIME — Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology — but also steered it into a global force
Key Impact Points: Introduction to Global Shifts The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) have unveiled their latest collaborative effort, the Global Foresight Report. This comprehensive document, titled “Navigating New Horizons,” highlights critical global shifts threatening to exacerbate the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss,
Key Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: Leow Hui Min, a Senior Analyst in the Workforce Planning Branch of EMA’s Energy Capabilities Development Department, is making waves in reshaping the energy sector’s image among youths. After starting her career in the tech sector, she joined Energy Market Authority (EMA) in
Key Impact Points: The “Investing in the Green Economy 2024” report, authored by Lily Dai, Lee Clements, Alan Meng, Beth Schuck, and Jaakko Kooroshy of the LSEG Sustainable Investment Research team, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global green economy. The report highlights the growth, challenges, and opportunities within the
Key Impact Points: Landmark Agreement 1PointFive, a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft to sell 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over the next six years. This marks the largest single purchase of CDR credits enabled by Direct
RISING STAR: Reene Smith’s journey from the pristine beaches of Grenada to the forefront of marine conservation epitomizes dedication and passion for the ocean. Featured in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’s Youth for the SDGs profiles, Reene stands out for her exceptional commitment to preserving marine ecosystems.
Rockefeller and MacArthur Foundations’ Collaborative Fund Unveils Annual Impact Report Key Points: The Rockefeller Foundation’s latest report on the Zero Gap Fund highlights the pivotal role of innovative financing in tackling global challenges. By the end of 2023, the Fund had successfully mobilized more than $1.04 billion in private finance
CARICOM Secretary-General Commends The Bahamas on 51st Independence Anniversary The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, praised The Bahamas as “an example of remarkable socio-economic development within the Region” as the nation celebrates its Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence on July 10, 2024. In a message to Prime
