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
Key Impact Points: What’s Happening Climate change is front and center at this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, where the party’s platform underscores climate change as one of the most pressing issues of our time. Vice President Kamala Harris will be officially recognized as the 2024 presidential nominee,
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Climate Mitigation Journey (CMJ) offers banks a detailed guide on how to align their operations with global climate targets. By focusing on developing essential business capabilities, banks can work toward net zero while navigating the complexities of an evolving regulatory landscape. How it
Key Impact Points: Grenada has become the first country to activate a hurricane clause in a government bond, delaying debt payments after the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl last month. The decision marks a significant milestone in financial planning for climate-related disasters. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell estimates the damage at
