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Panama Advances 30x30 Biodiversity Plan with Comprehensive Strategy to Protect Natural Resources

Panama Advances 30×30 Biodiversity Plan with Comprehensive Strategy to Protect Natural Resources

October 3, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Introduction to 30×30 Plan Panama is taking bold steps to safeguard its rich biodiversity through the ambitious 30×30 program, as outlined by Milciades Concepción, Panama’s Minister of Environment. The program is a proactive response to the Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to protect vital ecosystems and promote sustainable

PwC’s 2024 Annual Corporate Directors Survey Uncertainty and transformation in the modern boardroom

PwC Survey Reveals Declining Board Focus on ESG Amid Ambiguity and Inconsistent Understanding

September 26, 2024 No Comments

Key Takeaways Corporate boards are at a pivotal moment, facing emerging risks, disruptive technology, and potential shifts in trade, tax, and sustainability policies. In a polarized political climate, board agility and informed decision-making are crucial for navigating these changes effectively. Navigating Ambiguity: ESG Caught in the Crosswinds Some boardrooms have

World’s Largest Sportfishing Yacht Hooked on Vegetable Oil

September 26, 2024 No Comments

The world’s largest sportfishing yacht, Special One, is set to make waves at the Monaco Yacht Show this week. Built by Royal Huisman and designed by Vripack, this 171-foot “sportfisher on steroids” not only represents the pinnacle of marine design but also a significant step toward sustainability. Running on Hydrotreated

LinkedIn Warns of Growing Green Skills Gap Amid Surging Demand

September 19, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: LinkedIn’s latest data reveals a looming green skills gap as demand for environmentally focused expertise is set to double by 2050. Despite the skyrocketing need, the current supply of green talent is insufficient to meet global demands. Surging Demand vs. Insufficient Supply Demand for skills in hydrogen

UNDP and IBM Launch AI Tools to Advance Global Energy Access

September 19, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: UNDP and IBM have unveiled two innovative AI models on UNDP’s GeoHub platform to analyze complex energy issues and support a just energy transition. Leveraging technologies like the IBM watsonx AI platform, these tools are designed for policymakers, governments, and the general public. IBM and UNDP Collaboration

A Global Framework: SDGs in the Boardroom

September 16, 2024 No Comments

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

Thailand Launches SDG and EV Climate Credit Program to Drive Sustainable Transportation

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Thailand’s Push for Sustainable Transport In a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), and the automotive industry, with support from the Government of Japan, Thailand has officially launched the SDG and EV Climate Credit

The EU Clean Industrial Deal Needs a Policy Makeover, Says Ann Mettler

September 12, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Overview In a recent op-ed titled “The EU clean industrial deal needs a policy makeover,” Ann Mettler, Vice President at Breakthrough Energy, outlines the critical challenges facing the European Union as it grapples with a long-standing competitiveness crisis. Europe, once home to 41 of the world’s 100

Some big companies quietly killing ESG initiatives

September 12, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Wall Street Quietly Retreats from Sustainability Commitments Last week, Morgan Stanley quietly shelved a key pillar of its sustainability strategy: a commitment to finance plastic pollution cleanup. Instead of openly discussing the challenges it faced or sharing the lessons learned over five years, the investment bank went

TotalEnergies Invests $100 Million in U.S. Forest Carbon Projects to Enhance Carbon Storage and Conservation

September 5, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Overview TotalEnergies has signed a $100 million agreement with Anew Climate, a North American leader in climate solutions, and Aurora Sustainable Lands, a U.S.-based carbon-stewardship company, to support sustainable forest management projects across the U.S. These projects will span 300,000 hectares across 10 states, including Arkansas, Florida,