Landmark Decisions at COP29 COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, focused on scaling investments for climate solutions and justice. Key agreements included: These outcomes underscore the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to meet urgent climate goals. The U.S. Private Sector Steps Up The U.S. private sector plays a
Key Impact Points The Growing Threat of Land Degradation Healthy soil is the foundation of life on Earth, yet 40% of the planet’s land is degraded, with 100 million hectares lost annually. This decline threatens not only agriculture—95% of the global food supply relies on healthy soil—but also biodiversity and
Key Impact Points The Climate Cost of Meat-Based Meals Meat has long been a central element in festive and daily meals worldwide, but its environmental cost is staggering. “Food systems are responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is huge,” says Stacy Blondin, a behavioral science associate
Key Impact Points: Transparency Challenges in Article 6.2 Despite efforts to strengthen oversight, the agreement on Article 6.2 at COP29 offers only marginal improvements. Countries are now required to publish some information on Internationally Traded Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), but the timing remains problematic. The lack of a robust review process
Baku, Azerbaijan—COP29, November 22, 2024 As the dust settles on the seismic global shift in climate politics, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku has become a historic turning point for the international climate movement. Following the election of President-elect Donald Trump in the United States and his
Baku, Azerbaijan – November 22, 2024 As COP29 concludes, a sense of disappointment hangs in the air. Despite high expectations and the urgency of the global climate crisis, the outcomes of this year’s conference fell short of delivering the bold and decisive action many had hoped for. Yet, amid the
Key Impact Points: Tourism’s Role in Climate Action The global tourism industry contributes 3% of global GDP but is responsible for 8.8% of greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgency for climate action. Speaking at COP29 in Azerbaijan, U.N. Executive Director for Tourism Zoritsa Urosevic said: “At COP29 we have achieved
Key Impact Points G20 Leaders Push for Trillions in Climate Finance Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, G20 leaders emphasized the urgency of scaling up climate finance to support global efforts to combat climate change. The leaders stopped short of directly addressing the fossil fuel phase-out but acknowledged the importance of
Key Impact Points: The Call to Action for G20 Leaders RIO – A coordinated letter by the We Mean Business Coalition and Mission 2025 is urging G20 nations to take decisive action ahead of COP29. With participation from over 38,000 businesses and societal leaders, the message is clear: G20 countries
Key Impact Points: Women’s Pioneering Leadership in Climate Action As women have been the backbone of community leadership and sustainability, their impact only strengthens with age. The vibrant legacy of women like Anita Roddick, who inspired through her founding of The Body Shop, extends to countless leaders across generations. These
