Landmark Commitments at COP16 The COP16 UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) conference in Riyadh has secured over $12 billion in funding to address land degradation and drought resilience. Held under the theme “Our Land, Our Future,” the event marked significant progress in tackling these critical global challenges. Key contributions
The $23 Trillion Problem Land degradation and droughts are intensifying, with droughts increasing by nearly 30% in frequency and intensity since 2000. According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded, threatening agriculture, water security, biodiversity, and livelihoods. UNCCD warns that
Key Impact Points: AI as a Cost-Saving Imperative Organisations are rapidly adopting AI, aiming to enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge. With global digital transformation spending projected at $235 billion this year, leaders face mounting pressure to demonstrate rapid returns on AI investments. Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) research highlights
Key Impact Points: Latin America’s Leadership in Blue Bonds Latin America is emerging as a leader in blue bonds, a sustainable finance tool aimed at supporting ocean-friendly projects and clean water resources. In 2023, the region accounted for nearly half (49.1%) of global blue bond issuance, totaling $2 billion, primarily
Key Impact Points: A High-Stakes COP29 Drama Negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan teetered on the brink of collapse as tensions boiled over during closed-door talks. Food shortages and rising frustrations pushed representatives of the most vulnerable nations, including island states, to walk out of discussions. While brinkmanship is common at
PVBLIC Foundation is proud to share that today the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) was officially unveiled at The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Jamaica. Executive Chairman of the PVBLIC Foundation Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, emphasized that “Today is a turning point in history. It marks the
Key Impact Points: As catastrophic climate events intensify, the insurance sector faces existential threats, including skyrocketing premiums and solvency concerns. Traditional models fall short of addressing these evolving risks, underscoring the urgent need for transformation. The Growing Climate Challenge for Insurers Ceres’ 10-Point Plan offers actionable strategies to address these
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: Financing the Low-Carbon Shift in Real Estate The real estate sector must bridge a significant funding gap to align with net zero goals at a necessary pace and scale. According to JLL Research 2024 and BloombergNEF, this transition is not solely about capital but leveraging debt to
Key Impact Points: UN Highlights Climate Finance Urgency at COP29 The 12th Annual High-Level Meeting of the Caring for Climate initiative, hosted by the UN Global Compact alongside UNEP and UNFCCC, took place at COP29 in Baku. The meeting convened top leaders from sectors spanning business, finance, government, civil society,
