Article Written by Tim Mohin To say the SEC’s Climate Rule has gone through the wringer would be an understatement. The policy has faced fierce opposition from the start. This week, however, there has been an upswell of support in the form of “amicus briefs” (friend of the court filings)
Pitchbook’s Q2 2024 Clean Energy Report highlights key trends, investments, and innovations within the clean energy sector, focusing on venture capital (VC) activity, emerging technologies, and notable company developments. As the clean energy landscape evolves, VC investment plays a critical role in shaping the industry’s future, especially in areas such
Key Impact Points: The State of Moldova’s Digital Transformation Moldova has made impressive strides in its digital transformation journey. Many essential building blocks for digital public infrastructure (DPI) are already in place, including mobile payments, the EVO app, and a digital ID system. Gayan Peiris, Head of Data and Technology
In the report “The Olympics and Human Rights: Lessons from the Modern Games,” Kara Cunningham critically examines the intersection of human rights and the Olympic Games, a global spectacle with far-reaching influence. The report, which serves as Cunningham’s Master’s thesis for Harvard University, delves into how the Olympics have been
Key Impact Points: Seven influential environmental advocacy groups have announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the upcoming election, emphasizing her strong track record on climate issues and leadership in environmental justice. This coalition includes 350 Action, the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Clean Water
Source: ESMA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published an Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, setting out possible long-term improvements. ESMA acknowledges that the EU Sustainable Finance Framework is already well developed and includes safeguards against greenwashing. At the same
Key Impact Points: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, aiming to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine. This doctrine mandated federal courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron has already
Download your complimentary copy here The once-a-decade SIDS meeting in Antigua last June brought forth new policy initiatives, the announcement of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) led by Dr. Gene Leon, and new partnership opportunities. The SIDS4 Stakeholder Engagement Impact Report shares details of these achievements, making it
Dodging a sniper’s bullet seems to have supercharged Trump’s campaign. Polls show him surging, Democrats are jumping ship, and the Republican convention is speeding ahead like it’s on Red Bull. Add in a new VP pick who loves fossil fuels almost as much as Trump loves tweeting, his second term
Key Impact Points: Despite resistance from some corporate sectors, the push for climate disclosure in the U.S. is gaining momentum, driven by state-level initiatives and impending federal rules. According to a report by Sustainable Fitch, the recent developments underscore a growing trend towards transparency in environmental impact, even as major
