SDG News – Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming presidential election. As the global community turns its attention to Walz, understanding his priorities and record through the lens of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides valuable insights
UNDP and Global Partners Establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs Across Developing Economies Key Points: A Global Alliance for Sustainability The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GSG Impact, the IFRS Foundation, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has formed a unique
Key Points: Unpriced Environmental Costs: The Hidden Burden on the Global Economy In a world increasingly aware of its ecological footprint, S&P Global Sustainable1, with support from Capitals Coalition, has published new research highlighting the significant unpriced environmental costs generated by publicly listed companies worldwide. These costs, often overlooked, are
Key Points: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has announced the election of Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as its new Secretary General for the period 2025-2028. Carvalho’s election, held during the ISA’s twenty-ninth session, reflects the Member States’ confidence in her leadership to guide the organization through the complex challenges of
Key Impact Points: As the rain poured down on the Stade de France, the memories flooded back for Julien Alfred, who had just crossed the finish line as the Olympic 100-meter champion, securing St. Lucia’s first Olympic medal. With tears in her eyes, she dedicated her victory to her late
Key Impact Points: August 1st marks Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s demand for nature’s resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate within a year. This milestone, calculated by the Global Footprint Network, underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices to reverse our ecological debt. Background Earth Overshoot Day signifies
Key Impact Points: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate-focused venture capital firm backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million in commitments for its third flagship fund, BEV III. According to a regulatory filing, this makes it the largest climate fund raised so far in 2024, underscoring the growing investor confidence
Key Impact Points: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft on Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements, proposing eight examples to help companies apply IFRS Accounting Standards when reporting the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial statements. Background In response to strong
Key Impact Points: Deloitte’s DEI Institute™ has released a report titled The Power of “I” in Equity Report, emphasizing the influence individuals at all organizational levels—from C-suite executives and middle managers to frontline workers—have in advancing workplace equity. The report identifies practices to develop a holistic approach to awareness and
If you browse the Internet or watch TV, you’ve probably heard of Project 2025, the blueprint for a second Trump presidency, mapped out by a coalition of 100 conservative think tanks, spearheaded (publicly at least) by the Heritage Foundation. The project is a roadmap for a second Trump administration, building
