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Sustaining Mangroves for Better Livelihoods Along the Kenyan Coast

Unsustainable

For the longest time, mangrove resources have been used primarily for wood harvesting, barely taking into account the important role they play in biodiversity and shoreline protection. Continued deforestation of mangrove areas disturbs habitats and damages biodiversity, a key effect of this being the decline in fishery yields.

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? 2023’s Most Headliney-Headlines #178

Climate Tech VC

The S&P Global Clean Energy index dropped 30% YTD weighed down by higher interest rates and supply / demand imbalances. Key market supply and demand indicators ended the year down. Proterra, the dominant electric bus maker, was just one high profile example. 👻 Spooky season for clean energy stocks.

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? $32bn and 30% drop as market hits pause in 2023

Climate Tech VC

  Subscribe Now Request a Sightline Climate demo These verticals encompass 60+ sectors and 250+ technologies helping us mitigate, adapt, monitor, remove, and regenerate in our warmer and weirder world. ⚡ Energy - The electrons and fuel that power us Sectors: new generation technologies (e.g.,

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What Is ISO 14000? Certification Checklist and Challenges

Green Business Bureau

ISO 14000 is in high demand as corporate CEOs, business leaders, and green teams recognize the seriousness of sustainability for business viability, but struggle to take action. People are demanding better. On top of this, 66% of consumers overall would spend more for a product if it had improved sustainability credentials.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Certification is shown to attract and engage top talent, increase credibility and build trust, slash costs, meet the demands of a consumer majority, and protect a company’s mission in the long term. Access to affordable, quality healthcare keeps employees healthy, making sure they’re able to come to work and meet work demands.

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Eco Friendly Retail Packaging Complete Guide (Sustainable Packaging Innovations)

Green Business Bureau

Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs. Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of potential treatments for many diseases and health problems.” ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

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? Out of Scope but front of mind for the SEC #188

Climate Tech VC

Reflecting Larry Fink’s statement “climate risk is investment risk”, the SEC’s ruling addresses growing investor demand for disclosing and pricing-in climate-related risks. Climate disclosure as fiduciary duty.   Can’t get enough deals?