In a landmark move that underscores the growing momentum towards climate action in financial markets, the New York City Pension Fund has joined the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, a global coalition committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This alliance, which collectively manages more than $9.5 trillion in assets, is focused on aligning […]
Continue ReadingIn 2023, the EU ETS was marked by a historical 16.5% reduction in emissions from stationary installations driven by the power sector. Renewable electricity production increased substantially (primarily wind and solar), and the trend of gas replacing coal in power generation was resumed. With this development, ETS emissions from installations are around 47.6% below 2005 […]
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By Solomon Alaka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool in the global fight against climate change. From enhancing energy efficiency and optimizing resource management to predicting climate patterns and driving sustainable innovation, AI is offering new ways to address the environmental challenges facing the world. However, the rapid growth of […]
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Ikea, the Swedish global furniture retailer known for its flat-pack design and affordable products, has announced a major sustainability initiative, committing €1.5 billion toward phasing out fossil fuels from its operations by 2030. This ambitious move is part of the company’s broader strategy to become a climate-positive business, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and accelerating […]
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The global transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy is gathering pace, presenting significant opportunities across industries and sectors. One particularly exciting prospect lies within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, which, according to a joint report by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and software provider Sage, holds the potential to unlock a […]
Continue ReadingCombat modern slavery with ESG strategies. Learn about risks, legal frameworks, and ESG Pro’s audits with Social Value Fund for ethical, sustainable supply chains. Understanding Modern Slavery in the Global Context Modern slavery refers to exploitative practices such as forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and debt bondage. Despite significant progress in combatting these abuses, […]
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November 18, 2024 — Energy Giants Unite to Support Sustainable Development Goal 7 In a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating global energy access, BP, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies have announced a combined investment of $500 million to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7). This investment is designed to help billions of […]
Continue ReadingFernando T. Maestre, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology The Journal of Ecology Editors are delighted to announce that Fernando Maestre is our Eminent Ecologist award winner for 2024! In recognition of his work, we asked Fernando to put together a virtual issue of some of his favorite contributions to the journal. Fernando has also written this blog series, and was interviewed by […]
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The U.S. green bond market is experiencing a remarkable surge, with sales approaching a record high of $550 billion, according to a recent report from BloombergNEF. This milestone underscores the growing momentum behind green and sustainable finance initiatives, which are becoming increasingly integral to the global effort to tackle climate change and promote environmental sustainability. […]
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As wildfires continue to rage across North America, the 2024 fire season is proving to be one of the most devastating on record, stretching firefighting resources and threatening communities in both the U.S. and Canada. Drought, extreme heat, and high winds have combined to create the perfect storm for these fires to spread rapidly, causing […]
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