Key Impact Points: Investment Overview The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed $75 million to support the issuance of green and blue bonds by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank), setting a precedent with Vietnam’s first blue bond and AIIB’s inaugural investment in such an instrument. This strategic
Key Impact Points: Overview of Current Climate Hazards As of July 2024, amid a backdrop of continual record-breaking global temperatures, fresh insights from the CDP—a non-profit running the world’s environmental disclosure system—highlight the dire climate challenges cities face. Flooding and extreme heat top the list, reported by 58% and 54%
Key Impact Points: Introduction to Global Shifts The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) have unveiled their latest collaborative effort, the Global Foresight Report. This comprehensive document, titled “Navigating New Horizons,” highlights critical global shifts threatening to exacerbate the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss,
Key Impact Points: Kazakhstan’s climate finance strategy reveals a stark funding disparity between mitigation and adaptation efforts. Mitigation projects, especially in energy and transportation, receive over 17 times more funding than adaptation initiatives. This trend highlights the need for a more balanced approach to climate finance. Key Statistics From 2019
Key Impact Points: Despite resistance from some corporate sectors, the push for climate disclosure in the U.S. is gaining momentum, driven by state-level initiatives and impending federal rules. According to a report by Sustainable Fitch, the recent developments underscore a growing trend towards transparency in environmental impact, even as major
RISING STAR: Reene Smith’s journey from the pristine beaches of Grenada to the forefront of marine conservation epitomizes dedication and passion for the ocean. Featured in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’s Youth for the SDGs profiles, Reene stands out for her exceptional commitment to preserving marine ecosystems.
CARICOM Secretary-General Commends The Bahamas on 51st Independence Anniversary The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, praised The Bahamas as “an example of remarkable socio-economic development within the Region” as the nation celebrates its Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence on July 10, 2024. In a message to Prime
Key Impact Points: Investment Details The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has announced a substantial investment to support Natura in promoting sustainable sourcing, which will bolster the Amazon bioeconomy and contribute to the protection and regeneration of the Amazon Forest. This initiative is expected to
Empowering Youth for a Plastic-Free Future Dyson Chee, an 18-year-old youth activist from Oahu, is making waves in the fight against plastic pollution. As the founder of Project O.C.E.A.N. Hawai’i, Dyson played a pivotal role in the implementation of Bill 40, one of the most stringent single-use plastic bans in
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, made a catastrophic impact on the Caribbean, marking an unprecedented start to the season. The storm, which reached Category 5 status with winds up to 160 mph, left a trail of destruction in its wake, severely affecting countries throughout the
