Key Impact Points: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the opening of applications for up to $900 million in funding to accelerate the deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactors (SMRs). This initiative is a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, supported in part by
Key Impact Points: COP16 Security Overview The United Nations Biodiversity Conference of Parties (COP16) is set to take place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. While the event is highly anticipated, U.S. citizens attending should be mindful of potential security risks, including street crime and protest
Key Impact Points: Google’s clean energy push with SMRs Google is making strides in the clean energy sector by signing a groundbreaking corporate agreement with Kairos Power to purchase nuclear energy from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). These advanced nuclear reactors will provide up to 500 MW of 24/7 carbon-free power
Key Impact Points: Introduction of the New Tool On the eve of Nature COP 16, Bloomberg unveiled a groundbreaking tool designed to help investors assess their exposure to nature and biodiversity-related risks. This offering combines Bloomberg’s extensive data with leading sources of nature and biodiversity information. Key Features of the
Key Impact Points: COP 16 Announcement On February 20, 2024, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro announced that Cali will host the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16 CBD) from October 21 to November 1, 2024. “We bow to the most biodiverse
Key Impact Points: Climate Week NYC Overview Climate Week NYC, held alongside the UN General Assembly, gathered thousands from public and private sectors for over 900 events from September 22-29, 2024. The discussions spanned ten themes, setting the stage for upcoming COP16 and COP29 conferences. Urgent Need for Climate Financing
Key Impact Points: Introduction to the Climate Center of Excellence S&P Global has established the Climate Center of Excellence within its Sustainable1 division, uniting top scientists and strategists to advance climate, environmental, and nature research. Mission and Objectives The center’s mission is clear: Dr. Terence Thompson, Chief Science Officer, emphasized,
By: Charles Benisch, Senior Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact Renewable energy assets are surging across the globe at record rates bolstered by emissions reduction commitments and historic growth in energy demand. At this crucial crossroads of energy growth and climate change mitigation efforts, corporations across all industries must assess and prioritize renewable energy strategies. Businesses that adopt actionable, comprehensive renewable energy plans can make measurable
The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2 to 13 December 2024. This pivotal event marks a critical milestone in the global fight against land degradation and desertification.
Key Impact Points: Canada’s Commitment to Net-Zero The Canadian federal government is advancing a bold climate strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, requiring annual investments of $125 billion to $140 billion. A key component of this plan is a $93 billion suite of economic tax credits designed to attract
