Recent estimates suggest that the developing world will need $1 trillion of external climate finance annually by 2025, and $2.4 trillion per year by 2030, to meet the goals enshrined …
Opinion
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We must face, and act upon, an inconvenient truth. The impact of human activities on Earth’s geology and ecosystems is threatening the foundations of life on our planet and decades …
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From the growing presence of artificial intelligence in our daily lives to novel medical therapies, progress in science and technology affects us all, mostly in positive ways. But the pace …
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The US Federal Reserve is being dangerously complacent about climate change. While it understandably does not want to take the lead on an issue that remains so politically polarising in …
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Whilst in the past, companies were mainly concerned with profit and appeasing their shareholders, the global focus for companies is changing. The concept of ESG does not merely consider how …
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Over the last few months, carbon offsets have drawn a wave of scepticism and controversy following a series of studies conducted on their effectiveness. Carbon offsets allow companies to pay …
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Globally, the consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions is expanding quickly, and Oman is no exception. Despite being in its early stages, the country is …
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Sustainability has leaped to the top of the agenda for retailers. The expectations of consumers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders are rising—and rightly so, given the scale of retail operations …
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As the World becomes more aware of the growing problem of climate change, companies have started to develop (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiative to better display their compliance with sustainable …
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A day before the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) began, a group of global experts convened by The Lancet published a report about the adverse health effects of …