Key Impact Points: Catastrophic Loss of Species Human activity is driving a “catastrophic” decline in wildlife, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The latest Living Planet Report reveals that global wildlife populations have decreased by an average of 73% in the last 50 years. Tanya Steele, head
Key Impact Points: Urgent Challenges and COP16’s Role Nature is vanishing at an alarming rate, with the planet losing vast areas of tropical forest every minute and wildlife populations plummeting. The upcoming 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, is a critical platform for addressing these crises. Nations will
Overview of Global Trust Levels According to GlobeScan’s Radar survey of over 30,000 people across 30 countries, there is a notable trust deficit for businesses. Contrary to common perceptions, businesses are not the most trusted institutions; instead, they lag behind entities like scientific bodies and NGOs. Measuring Thick Trust Since
Key Impact Points: Climate change presents a pressing global challenge, with Azerbaijan taking proactive steps to champion green financing as part of the solution. This initiative not only aims to mitigate environmental risks but also to foster sustainable economic growth. The Rising Tide of Green Finance Green financing emerges as
Key Impact Points: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM), announced the creation of a specialized fund vehicle aimed at enhancing sustainability in the emerging market (EM) corporate bond sector. This initiative will support issuers that make significant contributions to sustainable
SLR Consulting (SLR), a renowned leader in global sustainability solutions, has announced its acquisition of Malk Partners (Malk), a prominent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory firm based in New York City. This strategic move is set to bolster SLR’s consulting and advisory market offerings across the United States and
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
EU Delays Deforestation Law Amid Global Pressure and Internal Challenges The European Union has postponed the enforcement of its ambitious deforestation law until the end of 2025, succumbing to extensive global and internal pressures. Originally set to enforce stringent measures to curb global deforestation effectively by the end of the
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
Key Impact Points: The United Nations Global Compact concluded its 2024 SDG Investment Forum in New York, rallying leaders from business, finance, government, and civil society to accelerate private capital mobilization for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launch of Groundbreaking Report During the forum, the UN Global Compact launched the
