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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

With more than one quarter of the global economy committed to achieving net-zero emissions over the coming decades, it follows that the shipping sector will be under increased pressure from governments and private players to clean up its act. As the U.K.

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SDSN Reflects on an Impactful 2021!

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN had a busy 2021 where a number of our networks, programs, and teams supported the progress towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDG Academy The SDG Academy opened its second office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2021.

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Climate in Motion

Chris Hall

Canadian Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull outlines the importance of building consensus to stimulate debate on environmental issues and accelerate climate-related policy. Canada has made slow progress on tackling climate change.

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Climate policy advocacy is incredibly powerful, but businesses must do more

We Mean Business Coalition

But to build a business case for deep and long-term investments, drive scale and turn targets into concrete action, companies rely on governments to provide an enabling policy environment and level playing field. . C according to Climate Action Tracker. To keep the world on track for 1.5°C C pathway .

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ESG Explainer: China’s Climate Challenge

Chris Hall

Deirdre Cooper, Co-Head of Thematic Equities and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Environment Fund at global asset manager Ninety One, says the world’s ability to meet net zero targets will depend on countries such as China and India. What are China’s stated net zero goals? GW of new plants (a net 29.8

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An Increasing Sense of Urgency

Chris Hall

According to figures published by The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance in 2021, Japan’s total sustainably invested assets stood at US$42,874 billion in 2020, representing a more than fivefold increase from 2016. These long-held principles of sustainability have filtered down to the world of investment. C pathway.

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The ESG Explainer: Advance Australia, Finally

Chris Hall

What are Australia’s stated net zero goals? Australia adopted an economy-wide target of net zero emissions by 2050 in the run-up to COP26. The country says based on 2021 emissions projections it is on track to reduce emissions by up to 35% below 2005 levels by 2030. billion in 2021.