Key Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: Leow Hui Min, a Senior Analyst in the Workforce Planning Branch of EMA’s Energy Capabilities Development Department, is making waves in reshaping the energy sector’s image among youths. After starting her career in the tech sector, she joined Energy Market Authority (EMA) in
Key Impact Points: The “Investing in the Green Economy 2024” report, authored by Lily Dai, Lee Clements, Alan Meng, Beth Schuck, and Jaakko Kooroshy of the LSEG Sustainable Investment Research team, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global green economy. The report highlights the growth, challenges, and opportunities within the
Key Impact Points: Landmark Agreement 1PointFive, a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft to sell 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over the next six years. This marks the largest single purchase of CDR credits enabled by Direct
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,
