Everyone needs a foil, and for many who are focused on climate and sustainability, economic growth – capitalism – is a convenient target. This is understandable. Economic expansion is the …
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“We do not seem to have any common values on which we can all agree, nor common goals to which we all aspire.” Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo hit the nail …
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In March 1977, representatives from 116 countries gathered in Mar del Plata, Argentina, for the inaugural United Nations Water Conference. At the time, the event received very little attention. Global …
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In 2005, the European Union established the Emissions Trading System, the world’s first, and largest, market for carbon allowances. Following a cap-and-trade approach, the ETS functions as an open market …
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When the Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established a little over a decade ago, it was considered a potentially useful tool to support developing countries in the shift to climate-resilient …
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In today’s rapidly changing world, ESG factors are taking center stage, driving businesses to adopt sustainable practices and contribute positively to society. Recognizing the urgency of addressing global challenges such …
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Amid an escalating climate emergency and a global debt crisis, calls for a new “fit for climate” global financial architecture are growing louder throughout the developing world. The urgent need …
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In the debate about how to curb global warming, climate action is often confused for climate justice. Many European countries (including the United Kingdom) have taken to self-flagellation, atoning for …
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In an era where technology is advancing and reshaping the world every day, we find ourselves with a unique opportunity to use innovation for the greater good. The fusion of …
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Conversations today often gravitate towards discussions of sustainability, which has cemented itself as a fundamental cornerstone in many government and organizational plans. This does not come across as a surprise, …