Business Green

AUGUST 4, 2021

Urgent steps to reduce the risks of water pollution, flooding, and drought are needed right across the world as part of broader measures to increase climate resilience, a major new University of Oxford-led research project has warned. However, Charles argued that "local policies and local investments can make a crucial difference". "It

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Green Market Oracle

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Sixteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability will take place on January 29-31, 2020 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile & University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. The special focus will be Sustainability Lessons in the Global South: Priorities, Opportunities, and Risks.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The group has set a target of unlocking $100bn in public and private capital to improve access to clean power across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The initiative brings together the critical stakeholders that must align and co-create a sustainable path for our nations and for our grandchildren," he said. "It

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 14, 2021

It’s easy to see what’s motivating India’s emerging ecosystem of sustainable technology startups with a glance out the window from the office of Sangam Ventures in Gurugram, just outside of Delhi. In response, a vibrant ecosystem of sustainability-oriented startups, investors and incubators is taking shape in India today.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In addition, with multi-market optimisation, national grids are able to sustain a steady electricity frequency,” Taskinen added. building on each other’s strengths, to collectively grow our portfolio to offer more clients affordable and reliable sustainable heating and cooling.” A subsidiary of E.ON Essent has 2.3

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Business Green

JANUARY 4, 2023

2023 has kicked off with yet more extreme weather records being toppled, further underscoring the need for greater climate resilience. The record high temperatures were accompanied by sustained dry spells which saw the UK's total rainfall accumulation remain persistently below average for the year.

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Business Green

MARCH 21, 2021

Water Aid-led Resilient Water Accelerator launched as UN-backed Race to Zero campaign urges water utilities around the world to commit to net zero emissions. The Prince of Wales has today launched a new initiative geared at fast tracking finance for improving water services in water-stressed regions in Africa and South East Asia.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

of funding, that aims to help cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America establish ambitious new net zero strategies. Minister warns that global climate goals at risk if cities lock in new wave of high carbon infrastructure. The UK government has today launched a new Urban Climate Action programme, backed by £27.5m

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Business Green

JUNE 1, 2020

We are therefore writing to ask that the economic recovery plans you are developing align with the UK's wider goals and deliver a clean, just recovery, that creates quality employment and builds a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient UK economy for the future. Amanda Stevenson, Director, Adapt Sustainability Consulting Ltd.

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Business Green

APRIL 6, 2020

per cent in 2019, with solar and wind making up 90 per cent of new additions, and Asia again dominating the market with 54 per cent of global capacity growth last year. At this challenging time, we are reminded of the importance of building resilience into our economies. Overall, renewables capacity expanded by 7.6

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The City Fix

MARCH 24, 2023

About two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. While cities are hubs of innovation and opportunity, the increasing pace of urbanization also exacerbates inequality, stresses infrastructure, and fuels climate change, air pollution and other environmental problems.

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Business Green

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mars said it was also working on plans to expand the water risk programmes beyond Mexico to cover an additional six of its manufacturing sites in Asia and Africa "in the near future". Jason Morrison, president of the Pacific Institute and head of the CEO Water Mandate, welcomed Mars' inclusion in the coalition.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These family-owned and often impoverished producers each manage only a few hectares of land, but they provide a third of the world’s food and up to 80 percent of food in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. They are more open to sustainable practices than older generations. percent of climate finance. It isn’t too late to turn the tide.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 6, 2021

The Banyan Tree Group is celebrated globally for its commitment to sustainable practices in the hotel industry. As a global independent hospitality company, we remain positive and resilient. Now, Banyan Tree Group has announced a global expansion for 2021 that includes adding 35 properties over the next 3 years. “Our

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2021

The effects will be felt most acutely in sub-Saharan Africa, South and East Asia and the Middle East, with a disproportionate impact on areas that are already fragile and on the people who live in them.".

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a regular reader of TheCityFix, you’re no stranger to the vital role that cities play in shaping the future of our planet. From leading the shift to zero-emission transportation networks to advancing solutions to curb plastic waste at.

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Defend Our Future

JUNE 22, 2023

On one hand the joys and social expectations of parenthood and on the other hand reproductive choices and anxiety surrounding sustainability. This will help us get ahead of the game through building resilience, disaster preparation and sustainable development. It’s understandable how eco-anxiety can be overwhelming.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

"The transformative potential and power of mini-grids in Rwanda, across Africa, and emerging markets more widely, is hugely exciting. "As ADB announces $200m Goal for Water Resilience Programme. The Asia and the Pacific Water Resilience Initiative, also known as RUWR: ARe yoU Water Resilient ?

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The UK government will today announce a new £290m funding package to bolster climate resilience and adaptation measures in developing countries, as it hosts a meeting of ministers from around the world to discuss how to further boost flows of climate adaptation funding.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Sunak was followed by his colleague, COP26 President Alok Sharma, who set out an ambitious vision for a future where financial flows are aligned with clean and resilient development and richer nations meet their climate finance commitments to developing nations. "I

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Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The announcement, led by 40 members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), marks the biggest global net zero commitment from the carbon-intensive sector to date, and brings together firms from North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Under an agreement, San Francisco-based Salesforce will buy 280,000 megawatt-hours of clean power over the next eight years from small projects in Brazil, India, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, developed by aggregator Powertrust , headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2021

Demand for such products continues to grow rapidly around the world and is widely blamed for fuelling mass deforestation - both legal and illegal - in Asia, Africa, and South America, where forests are frequently cleared to make way for commodity cultivation and production.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 16, 2020

billion people living in such environments within 30 years and our current cities emitting 50-60 per cent of global greenhouse gases (GHGs), a sustainable future is impossible without significantly transforming how we build and manage urban spaces. Peter Michaelis is head of Liontrust's sustainable investment team. With some 6.5

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Rodgers defends meat-eating as sustainable and has spoken against measures to curb its consumption in rich countries. Positive Livestock Content’ The documents also include a messaging summary with key talking points, which present meat as “sustainable nutrition” and suggest that meat production can be beneficial to the environment.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We are funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation advancing clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions for New Yorkers. Experience in the clean energy, environment or sustainable business world. About the Role.

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Business Green

MARCH 11, 2020

Australia's 2018-2019 summer was the hottest ever recorded, while heat records were also broken in France, Germany, and the UK, and Siberia and Alaska saw unusually high levels of fire activity, along with large parts of South East Asia and South America.

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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

BANGKOK, November 19 2019 - USAID is partnering with Rabo Foundation to accelerate the foundation's ability to invest sustainably by designing and conducting carbon monitoring of the foundation's investments. Rabo Foundation's investments are spread over 22 countries, including seven in Asia.

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

One Tree Planted works on global reforestation efforts in North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia. See how you can join the effort at Arbor Day Foundation. Plant trees around the world. You can help plant trees in the location of your choice for $1 a tree and get a personalized tree certificate at One Tree Planted.

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Business Green

JUNE 18, 2020

BlackRock found that in the first quarter of 2020, during the pandemic, 94 per cent of a set of sustainable funds outperformed their non-sustainable counterparts. And now, as we look forward to COP26 next November 2021, our aim is to ramp up ambition towards a climate-resilient, zero-carbon economy. adaptation and resilience.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We are funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation advancing clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions for New Yorkers. Experience working in non-profit organizations, ideally focused on clean energy, environment and/or sustainable business. About the Role.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If the world warms more than 4C by 2100, the number of days with climatically stressful conditions for outdoor workers will increase by up to 250 workdays per year by century's end in some parts of South Asia, tropical sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Central and South America. That's the future our children have to contemplate.

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Business Green

JANUARY 25, 2021

Deforestation and fires have soared in the Amazon Rainforest in recent years, while huge global demand for products such as palm oil, soy, and timber is also driving destruction of critical forests in Asia, Africa, and beyond. Corporate efforts to combat the issue have also largely failed.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We are funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation advancing clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions for New Yorkers. Experience in the clean energy, environment and/or sustainable business world. About the Role.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2023

With experience spanning several countries, she managed go-to-market for utility-scale solar in Latin America, smart grid software in Asia Pacific, clean air gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear (GIS) & breakers in North America, and wildfire mitigation in California.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

An all you need to know guide for businesses to the IPCC’s guidebook on building climate resilience and adaptation. These impacts are "hindering efforts to meet basic human needs and they threaten sustainable development across the globe", leaving all life on Earth vulnerable, the report states.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 7, 2020

New leaders at Patagonia, McDonald’s, Netflix Elsa Wenzel Wed, 10/07/2020 – 02:01 Heading into fall, this batch of career updates from the worlds of sustainability and business is somewhat top-heavy. Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement.

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