The Future Sustainability Forum is set to take place in Dubai from 4-5 October 2023, marking a significant event in the Year of Sustainability in the UAE. The Forum is a key component of the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) sustainability program targeted at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP28). The Future Sustainability […]

Sylvera, a UK-based carbon data firm, has successfully raised $57 million in a Series B funding round. This significant financial boost is intended to expand the company’s presence in the U.S. and incentivize organizations to invest in climate impact. The funding round was led by Balderton Capital and saw participation from numerous high-profile investors. These […]

The UK government recently unveiled its third National Adaptation Program (NAP3), outlining a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the impacts of climate change. This ambitious plan includes a series of measures aimed at safeguarding food and energy supply chains, enhancing infrastructure regulations, and tripling adaptation funding to $1.9 billion by 2025 for vulnerable communities across […]

The G20 finance ministers recently gathered in India to discuss a range of pressing global economic challenges. From climate change to the growing debt burden in low-income countries, these issues require international coordination, as emphasized by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Among the key points of contention was the […]

Germany’s banking regulator, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), has recently unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable finance strategy. The plan’s primary purpose is to combat greenwashing, a significant impediment to the transition towards a net-zero world. Additionally, the strategy aims to bolster the financial sector’s shift towards a climate-neutral world. BaFin has identified greenwashing as a […]

Researchers at MIT and the National Oceanography Center have made a startling discovery about the world’s oceans – 56% of them have changed color over the past 20 years. This change, from blue waters to greener hues, is likely due to the effects of climate change. The color of the ocean is influenced by various […]

Climate change is an urgent and pressing issue that affects various aspects of our planet, including our water resources. One of the most concerning consequences of climate change is the significant rise in water levels, which poses a severe risk to dams and the communities that depend on them. As water levels continue to increase, […]

In recent times, the global landscape has been rapidly changing, and one crucial aspect that demands our immediate attention is the financial sector’s approach towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. It is no secret that climate change poses an existential threat to our planet, and as such, the need for green finance initiatives has never been […]

In a groundbreaking move, players from Denmark, Canada, and Italy have taken the lead in a player-led climate action initiative within the world of football. Sofie Junge Pedersen, Jessie Fleming, and Elena Linari are at the forefront of this movement, demonstrating their commitment to addressing the environmental impact of their flights to and from the […]

Governments worldwide are facing mounting pressure to prioritize raising their climate targets within the next two months in order to effectively combat the urgent issue of climate change. Sultan al-Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ COP28 president designate, has urged all governments to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by September of this year, emphasizing the […]