Key Impact Points: The EU Council has adopted its position on the green claims directive to tackle greenwashing and aid consumers in making genuinely green decisions. A 2020 study revealed that over half of environmental claims are vague or misleading, prompting the directive to establish minimum requirements for substantiating and
Key Impact Points: Sarah Reice, 27, Sustainability Manager at Anthropologie in Philadelphia is making waves in the fashion industry. Named one of GreenBiz’s 30-under-30 Rising Stars Fighting Climate Change, Reice led the launch of Anthropologie’s new collection featuring natural dyes and cotton sourced from regenerative farms. This innovative line includes
Key Takeaways: The Sustainability Balancing Act European companies are grappling with integrating sustainability into their strategies while facing ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. This has led some to scale back their sustainability ambitions. However, experts emphasize that sustainability remains a core business imperative – not just a “good thing to
Key Impact Points: Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Land Management The Rainforest Alliance, a leading international non-profit organization, and Mirova, a sustainable investing affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at scaling up locally led and Nature-based Solutions. This collaboration seeks to unlock significant benefits for
Key Impact Points: Youth Influence Rising Young people are shaping political agendas like never before, bringing new challenges and opportunities for law firms. Their activism on social and environmental issues is not just a passing trend but a force to be reckoned with. Adapting to Change: Law firms must adapt
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
Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, who is spearheading the creation of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP), brings a wealth of experience and a visionary outlook to the new Development Bank . With over 30 years in economic development, including a notable tenure as the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Leon is leading the stakeholder group who is helping support and launch the DBRP in addressing the critical transition finance needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
“We need change, and the DBRP will be designed to address the structural challenges that SIDS uniquely face, while complementing existing institutions with innovative financial mechanisms such as leveraging Nature Based Assets as Real World Assets (RWAs) that leverage the inherent resource value of island nations.” Dr Leon was quoted, marking a leadership style focused on innovation. He has laid out a strategic vision aimed at re-imagining sustainability, re-balancing systemic integrity, and changing the narrative on sustainable development financing globally.
Key Impact Points: The ocean floor’s shape and depth profoundly influence carbon storage, with seafloor topography accounting for up to 50% of variations in carbon sequestration depth over the past 80 million years. This new insight from the University of California – Los Angeles can significantly impact climate change strategies.
Key Impact Points: Ambitious Renewable Targets Highlighted The International Energy Agency (IEA) has identified a major opportunity for countries to set stronger plans to achieve the COP28 goal of tripling global renewable power capacity by 2030. Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) fall significantly short, covering just 12% of the required
Key Impact Points: Accelerating the Transition from Coal The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a leading multilateral climate fund, has endorsed a new investment plan presented by the Government of the Philippines. This plan allocates $500 million for the country’s transition from coal to renewable energy, focusing
