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EU Council Advances Green Claims Directive to Combat Greenwashing

EU Council Advances Green Claims Directive to Combat Greenwashing

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

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Rising Star Sarah Reice Champions Regenerative Cotton at Anthropologie

Rising Star Sarah Reice Champions Regenerative Cotton at Anthropologie

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

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Sustainability as Business Imperative- EY Shares How Boards Can Lead the Way

Sustainability as Business Imperative: EY Shares How Boards Can Lead the Way

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

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BBVA Columbia and IFC Issue Financial Sector's First Ever Biodiversity Bond

BBVA Columbia and IFC Issue Financial Sector’s First Ever Biodiversity Bond

Title: BBVA Issues $50 Million Biodiversity Bond to Support Environmental Conservation Key Impact Points: $50 Million Bond for Biodiversity BBVA, in partnership with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced the world’s first biodiversity bond, amounting to $50 million. This significant investment will finance projects focusing on

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Development Bank for the Reconstruction of Progress (DBRP)

Historic Milestone at SIDS4: Global Leaders Formulate Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity to Empower Small Island States

Antigua and Barbuda – In a historic development at the 4th International Conference on Small Island States (SIDS4), the initiative for the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) has emerged as a beacon of hope for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Spearheaded by Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon, international SIDS advocate who

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Dr. Hyginus 'Gene' Leon

Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon Leads Visionary Efforts in Pioneering the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity Initiative

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.

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SIDS Center of Excellence

Launch of the SIDS Center of Excellence – SIDS4 (Antigua and Barbuda)

Summary The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity”, the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including

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Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate: World Ocean Day

Key Impact Points: The climate crisis poses a severe threat to our blue planet, necessitating immediate, decisive action from leaders at all levels. In 2024, the World Ocean Day network launches “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” aiming to foster a healthier and more sustainable future through transformative collaboration.

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Charles Darwin Foundation and Oceans Finance Company Join Forces to Drive Climate Impact and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands

Charles Darwin Foundation and Oceans Finance Company Join Forces to Drive Climate Impact and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands

Addressing Environmental Threats in the Galapagos The Galapagos Islands, known for their unique biodiversity, face significant environmental threats. To tackle these challenges, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and Oceans Finance Company (OFC) have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of the archipelago to climate change

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