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
Key Impact Points: Countdown to COP30 With one year until COP30, set for November 10-21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil is ramping up preparations to host over 60,000 attendees from 193 member countries. The event, positioned in the Amazon, highlights Brazil’s role in global climate discussions, including reducing greenhouse gases, climate
Key Impact Points: The Start of COP29: Urgency for Climate Finance The UN’s COP29 kicked off this past Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, against the backdrop of a year marked by unprecedented heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. Dubbed the “climate finance COP,” the summit aims to secure financial commitments to support
Key Impact Points: COP29 Leader Faces Allegations A senior official at COP29, Elnur Soltanov, has been caught in a controversial situation after being filmed discussing potential fossil fuel investments while promoting the upcoming climate summit. Soltanov, who is also Azerbaijan’s deputy energy minister and sits on the board of state
Key Impact Points: Companies Falling Short on Climate Action The 2024 EY Global Climate Action Barometer reveals that while climate-related disclosures are improving, they fall short of the pace needed to combat the climate crisis. Despite increased coverage (94%) and improved quality (54%) of disclosures, only 41% of large companies
Key Impact Points: The Importance of Climate Transition Plans Climate transition plans (CTAPs) are becoming a crucial part of corporate sustainability efforts. By 2025, European regulations will require companies to disclose their CTAPs or justify why they don’t have one. This shift represents a significant push towards transparency and accountability
Key Impact Points: COP29 Kicks Off Amid Global Tensions The 2024 UN climate summit, COP29, has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, drawing over 32,000 participants from 198 countries. This summit, branded the “finance COP,” aims to secure greater funding for climate action and emissions reduction, especially for lower-income countries. Yet, controversy
