Baku, Azerbaijan—COP29, November 22, 2024 As the dust settles on the seismic global shift in climate politics, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku has become a historic turning point for the international climate movement. Following the election of President-elect Donald Trump in the United States and his
Baku, Azerbaijan – November 22, 2024 As COP29 concludes, a sense of disappointment hangs in the air. Despite high expectations and the urgency of the global climate crisis, the outcomes of this year’s conference fell short of delivering the bold and decisive action many had hoped for. Yet, amid the
By Cary Shepherd, Founder & CEO of Greenomix Introduction At the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, a significant breakthrough was achieved with the endorsement of new standards under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This milestone paves the way for operationalizing international carbon markets, potentially unlocking
Key Impact Points: COP16 Begins in Cali, Colombia Global Focus: From October 21 to November 1, 175 countries are gathered in Cali, Colombia, for COP16, aiming to tackle biodiversity loss under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Discussions center on how to finance biodiversity initiatives in developing countries and manage genetic
Key Impact Points: Women and youth drive inclusive biodiversity efforts As the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) approaches, women leaders and youth activists in Colombia are taking a prominent role in shaping inclusive conservation strategies. Supported by the International Climate Initiative
Key Impact Points: Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Fashion “These hundred ladies also like, you know, break the culture norms,” Madhu Vaishnav, founder of Saheli Women in India, emphasized during a recent session at the UN SDG Media Zone. The event, part of the UN General Assembly and Climate Week in
Deepening Decarbonization Decarbonization is the top priority to reverse the climate crisis’s critical momentum. Companies must develop clear transition plans and compelling narratives that demonstrate how they’ll deliver value and resilience through decarbonizing their businesses. “Transition planning is not a disclosure exercise but an innovation challenge,” emphasizing the need for
The Essentials UNGAAcronym for the United Nations General Assembly’s “High-level Week”—pronounced “UN’-gah.” This event invites presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and top leaders from all 193 UN member countries to address global issues. While locals might refer to it simply as the “General Assembly,” it’s more than a week of traffic
Organizations around the globe are making significant progress in both environmental and social sustainability, according to the latest survey from the Capgemini Research Institute. The comprehensive study involved 2,152 executives from 727 organizations, each with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, spread across 13 countries. In addition, 6,500 consumers from these
Key Impact Points: Interview Summary: In an exclusive interview with SDG News, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda shared insights and reflections following the fourth International Conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In the aftermath of the historic summit, Browne felt energized and optimistic about the future
