Key Impact Points: COP29 Leader Faces Allegations A senior official at COP29, Elnur Soltanov, has been caught in a controversial situation after being filmed discussing potential fossil fuel investments while promoting the upcoming climate summit. Soltanov, who is also Azerbaijan’s deputy energy minister and sits on the board of state
By Nikos Avlonas, President of the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency in 2025 has sparked discussions about how his policies might impact sustainable development and climate action in the US and globally. During his previous term, Trump pulled the
Key Impact Points: ‘True Multilateralism’ and Global Cooperation Although absent from COP29, President Xi Jinping delivered a powerful message through state media, emphasizing the need for the global south to foster true multilateralism and strive for a fair, multipolar world. Xi’s call was to push for “universally beneficial and inclusive
Key Impact Points: The Role of Finance at COP29 Azerbaijan is set to host COP29, the latest UN climate negotiations. This pivotal summit will spotlight climate finance as a cornerstone for achieving global warming targets of 1.5 degrees Celsius and protecting communities from ongoing climate impacts. Why it matters: To
Key Impact Points: COP29 Kicks Off Amid Global Tensions The 2024 UN climate summit, COP29, has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, drawing over 32,000 participants from 198 countries. This summit, branded the “finance COP,” aims to secure greater funding for climate action and emissions reduction, especially for lower-income countries. Yet, controversy
3 Key Impact Points: Understanding COP29’s Climate Jargon With climate negotiations becoming more complex each year, COP29 in Baku is set to tackle a broad range of terms integral to global discussions. Here’s what to know: UNFCCC and COP UNFCCC stands for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Key Impact Points: 1. Will the Inflation Reduction Act Face Modifications? A critical question for the upcoming administration is the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Trump has indicated plans to cut or scale back funding for the IRA, which currently supports renewable energy projects and investments. This could
Key Points: Baku Takes Center Stage for COP29 Azerbaijan is set to host COP29, making it the focal point of climate action discussions for the next two weeks. This event marks another pivotal moment for addressing climate change as world leaders, top financiers, and industry experts converge in Baku to
Record-Breaking Solar Capacity Global solar capacity has reached a historic 2 terawatts (TW), according to exclusive data from the Global Solar Council shared with Reuters. This figure represents a surge in solar power deployment, with the last two years alone contributing more capacity than the previous 68 years combined. Comprehensive
Key Impact Points: Strategic Shift in Leadership to Drive Sustainable Focus Schneider Electric’s board has appointed Olivier Blum as the new CEO, replacing Peter Herweck in a surprise move. The change reflects the board’s desire for rapid progress in sustainable IT, AI readiness, and data center expansion. “The Board of
