Summary The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity”, the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including
Key Impact Points: The climate crisis poses a severe threat to our blue planet, necessitating immediate, decisive action from leaders at all levels. In 2024, the World Ocean Day network launches “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” aiming to foster a healthier and more sustainable future through transformative collaboration.
Addressing Environmental Threats in the Galapagos The Galapagos Islands, known for their unique biodiversity, face significant environmental threats. To tackle these challenges, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and Oceans Finance Company (OFC) have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of the archipelago to climate change
Key Impact Points: Strategic Collaboration for Ocean Health UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) has partnered with Rockefeller Asset Management to launch the UBS Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund. This fund aims to deliver financial returns while positively impacting ocean health by engaging with companies addressing critical ocean issues. Bruno Marxer, Head
Key Impact Points: At the upcoming COP29 climate summit, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will advocate for crucial debt relief and climate investment. The SIDS4 meeting in Antigua and Barbuda underscores the need for a coordinated approach to financial resilience and sustainable growth. Debt Relief and Climate Investment Strategic Vision
Key Impact Points: Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne delivered a compelling address at the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2024, advocating for innovative public-private partnerships to drive sustainable economic growth in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Browne highlighted the untapped potential of sports tourism and the orange economy,
Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, now in its 13th edition, highlights the significant environmental concerns of Gen Z, demonstrating their commitment to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. The survey, encompassing over 22,800 respondents from 44 countries, underscores how these younger generations are actively pushing for substantial societal
By Niccolo Conte | Article/Editing: Dorothy Neufeld The World’s Richest Countries Across 3 Metrics This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. How do you measure the economic success of a country? By one classic measure,
In a pivotal gathering that took place during Earth Week, Earthx2024 emerged as a critical platform for environmental leaders from across the globe to discuss, deliberate, and devise strategies aimed at safeguarding our planet and its vulnerable communities. The annual event organized by EarthX in Dallas, Texas, was buzzing with
New York nixes 3 offshore wind projects, notes GE Vernova move to abandon 18-MW turbine SDG Brief: SDG Insight: NYSERDA’s announcement comes as the U.S. offshore wind industry had begun to recover from 2023 economic headwinds — including supply chain issues, inflation and higher interest rates — that led to several project
