Key Impact Points: Microsoft Deepens Commitment to Carbon Removals Microsoft has signed a landmark 10-year deal with Bolivia-based Exomad Green to purchase nearly 1.24 million metric tons of biochar carbon removal credits, marking the largest biochar removals agreement ever by volume, according to a joint statement released on May 21.
Key Impact Points: A Global Shell-ebration American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), the nonprofit behind World Turtle Day®, is marking the 25th anniversary of its annual celebration on May 23, 2025—a milestone in global turtle and tortoise conservation. Founded in 1990 by Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, ATR has worked to protect
Leaders from across the globe convened in Panama City, Panama, for the 2025 Nature Summit, a milestone event hosted at the iconic BioMuseo. With its sweeping views of the Panama Canal and its bold, nature-inspired architecture, the BioMuseo set the tone for a forward-looking conversation on climate solutions. This year’s
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – May 21, 2025 The second day of the Nature Summit began with a focus on the green economy, under the theme “Nature as Infrastructure, Climate as Strategy.” Hosted at the Biomuseo in Panama City, the morning sessions addressed the financial, political, and technical frameworks shaping climate-related
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – May 21, 2025 Today’s Nature Summit in Panama delivered a clear message: the ocean economy is no longer a niche conversation — it’s a core pillar of global climate strategy. Held at the Biomuseo, the event brought together ministers, business leaders, scientists, and climate advocates for
Key Impact Points: High-Level Action Kicks Off Nature Summit in Panama The Nature Summit 2025 opens today in Panama City with a clear message: the ocean is not just a casualty of climate change — it’s a catalyst for economic resilience, innovation, and equity. Taking place at the Biomuseo, overlooking
Key Impact Points: Joint Venture Targets Large-Scale Carbon Removal Occidental and ADNOC’s investment arm, XRG, have signed a Strategic DAC Framework Agreement to explore a joint venture to build a Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in South Texas. The project would be developed by Occidental subsidiary 1PointFive. XRG is considering
Key Impact Points: EBRD Drives Green Transition in Polish Homes The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended an €80 million unfunded portfolio guarantee to BNP Paribas Bank Polska (BNPPBP), paving the way for €100 million in new financing aimed at energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in
Key Impact Points: First-Ever Carbon Capture Gigafactory Svante Technologies Inc. has officially launched the world’s first commercial gigafactory for carbon capture and removal filter production. Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, the new Redwood manufacturing facility represents a pivotal step in scaling industrial carbon capture. “Today, we are making history,” said
LSEG’s 2025 report reveals that the green economy has entered its next phase of growth — surpassing $7.9 trillion despite short-term volatility. Navigating Volatility in the Green Economy The London Stock Exchange Group’s 2025 report, Investing in the Green Economy: Navigating Volatility and Disruption, reveals that the green economy has
