Key Impact Points: Why it matters Ørsted’s decision to shut down its last coal-fired power plant is a major milestone in the company’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Once a coal-intensive energy giant, Ørsted is now a global leader in offshore wind power and renewable energy. This closure
Key Impact Points: Generative AI: The New Frontier in Food, Health, and Climate Generative AI, a type of Artificial Intelligence that creates new content or solutions by generating new data, scenarios, and models, is emerging as a game-changer in driving innovation. With significant social and environmental potential, it is making
Key Impact Points: Why it matters Starbucks is positioning itself as a leader in sustainability, aiming to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2030. However, the decision to allow incoming CEO Brian Niccol to commute via private jet has drawn criticism from environmental activists, raising concerns about the company’s
From August 26-30, the Pacific region will unite under the theme “Build Better Now” at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF53) in the Kingdom of Tonga. As the premier intergovernmental meeting for the Pacific, PIF53 will bring together heads of state, government officials, and key stakeholders to address the critical
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Pacific Islands Forum, once a low-profile gathering, now commands attention from major powers. The 2024 meeting in Tonga opened under the shadow of natural disasters, reminding attendees of the severe environmental risks facing the region. However, the gathering is now a stage for
Key Impact Points: The News Vice President Kamala Harris is outlining a global climate agenda, emphasizing U.S. leadership in developing nations’ climate resilience efforts. Adviser Brian Deese has proposed a plan to position American technology as a viable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has focused on exporting
Key Impact Points: What to Expect at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum As the SDG News team heads to Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, we join a gathering of leaders who are committed to ensuring a resilient Pacific Region. This forum, chaired by Tonga’s Prime Minister,
Key Impact Points: The News In his VP acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, Tim Walz will highlight his role in Minnesota’s climate leadership, driven by the opportunities unlocked through President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This landmark climate legislation has sparked a “race across states” to tap
Key Impact Points: The News Australia’s Senate has passed a bill mandating climate reporting for large and medium-sized companies, marking a significant milestone in the country’s move towards establishing a comprehensive climate risk disclosure framework. What It Means Starting in 2025, large public and proprietary companies that meet size thresholds—those
The Opportunity Climate Change AI is offering grants of up to $150,000 per project for innovative 12-month research initiatives that harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address climate change. Funded by Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google DeepMind, and Global Methane Hub, the program will allocate
