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ESG Explainer: The Blue Economy

Chris Hall

With the global economy heavily reliant on ocean health, a sustainable future is paramount. To date, the ocean and its ecosystems have provided significant benefits to the global community, including climate regulation, coastal protection, food, employment, recreation and cultural well-being. What is a sustainable blue economy?

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FABLE Consortium co-leads "Transforming food systems" chapter of the 2022 Emissions Gap Report

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN is proud to have contributed to Chapter 6 "Transforming food systems" of UNEP's 2022 Emissions Gap Report thanks to our FABLE Consortium scientific director Aline Mosnier. Only a root-and-branch transformation of our economies and societies can save us from accelerating climate disaster.” C in place. C in place.

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Net Zero Action Depends on Public-Private Cooperation

Chris Hall

They need support from policymakers and regulators, they need rules and regulations to steer global economies in an effective, sustainable, and coherent transition to net zero. But they cannot do it alone.

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COP27: A Breakthrough for People and Planet

3BL Media

In the midst of a weakened global economy and the war in Europe continuing to place strain on geopolitical relations, speculation as to whether COP27 could deliver measurable outcomes was a global concern.

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Nature is Integral to Sustainability Reporting – ISSB

Chris Hall

Former World Bank Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Karin Kemper will advise the board on natural ecosystems. . Banks, asset managers and insurers all have a lot more to do to align their financing and scale up investments that protect and restore biodiversity.” .

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UNFCCC Tightens the Screw on Net Zero

Chris Hall

But it does have credit in the bank. “The With rising concerns that the landscape of net zero pledges and transition guidance is becoming overcrowded, the UNFCCC will be expected to prove the validity and need for its proposed framework over the coming months.