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Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund Now Accepting Applications in Celebration of World Environment Day

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DESCRIPTION: TORONTO, June 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In celebration of World Environment Day, Scotiabank is announcing that from now until July 14th, Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund is accepting funding applications from think tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize the economy.

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SDSN Global Climate Hub Workshop: Systematic Review on Integrated Assessment Models for Decarbonization Pathways

Sustainable Development Network

On Wednesday, April 5th, SDSN Global Climate Hub (GCH) organized a workshop on "Systematic Review on Integrated Assessment Models for Decarbonization Pathways," moderated by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the "Athena" Research and Innovation Centre. Jeff Sachs and Prof.

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AllianceBernstein: Investing Lessons From Climate School, Class of 2023

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ESG in Action Climate change is already materially affecting financial and economic outcomes, and that impact is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. That’s why AllianceBernstein, in partnership with Columbia University’s Climate School, developed the Climate Change and Investment Academy.

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Carbon Removal Experts Push Back on $11 Trillion Investor Group’s Move to Ban Carbon Removals from Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

One of the most significant changes under the new rules is the elimination of the ability of alliance members to use carbon removals to achieve their targets. According to the landmark IPCC climate change mitigation study released last year, scenarios that limit warming to 1.5°C

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Press Release: New Campus Guide Paves the Way for Universities to Pursue Net Zero

Sustainable Development Network

In order to accelerate this progress on sustainable development and climate change, the Net Zero on Campus Guide was developed to provide these institutions with the support they need to decarbonize their campuses by mid-century or sooner.

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Turner Center for Housing Innovation Launches Housing + Climate Research Initiative

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We have pursued this mission by focusing our research on issues such as land use and zoning reforms that unlock new supply, racial gaps in access to homeownership, improving the way we finance and provide affordable housing, and addressing homelessness. A Futures Perspective of Health, Climate Change and Poverty in the United States.”

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Corporate Emissions Targets Across All G7 Countries Fall Short of Global Climate Goals: Report

ESG Today

C ambition needed to avoid the most significant effects of global warming, according to a new study released today by climate research provider and environmental disclosure platform CDP, and management consulting firm Oliver Wyman. C decarbonization pathway. and only 4% in Canada. C since 2021.

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