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.
Rockefeller and MacArthur Foundations’ Collaborative Fund Unveils Annual Impact Report Key Points: The Rockefeller Foundation’s latest report on the Zero Gap Fund highlights the pivotal role of innovative financing in tackling global challenges. By the end of 2023, the Fund had successfully mobilized more than $1.04 billion in private finance
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: Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has launched an ambitious Food Rescue Challenge to secure 5 billion pounds of rescued food annually, an increase of 1 billion pounds from current efforts. This initiative addresses the urgent need for food in the U.S., where 44 million people,
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been instrumental in the negotiations for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, a global treaty endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in June 2023. This treaty aims to ensure the sustainable use and management of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdictions. CARICOM
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first public appearance of ESG in the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) whitepaper “Who Cares Wins.” My favorite part of the paper is this “Throughout this report we have refrained from using terms such as sustainability, corporate citizenship, etc., in
Key Impact Points: CuspAI, a climate tech startup, has raised $30 million in seed funding. The company, founded by veterans from Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Google, aims to revolutionize material design through AI. Team and Funding CuspAI was co-founded by Max Welling, a former Microsoft and Qualcomm executive, and Chad Edwards,
Report Overview The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a universal framework for addressing urgent global challenges. Private equity (PE) investors are uniquely positioned to drive positive change and economic growth, particularly in emerging markets where the need for development is acute. This report, produced by the SDG Working
Key Impact Points: “I am working every day to become a leader of climate action and elicit positive impact and change.” This mission statement from Asia Salazar encapsulates her dedication and drive as a RAY Clean Energy fellow at RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance. At RMI, Asia supports the Greenhouse
PVBLIC Foundation is proud to have been a key partner and co-host of high-level multilateral events at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), held from May 27 to 30, 2024, in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Themed “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity,” SIDS4 focused on
