In late July, Marina Bay Sands announced a three-year commitment of more than $1.1 million to the Mandai Wildlife Centre, Singapore’s newest facility dedicated to rehabilitating rescued native wildlife. The …
Everpure provides modern data storage and management technologies designed to help organizations derive greater value from their data while keeping it secure, readily available, intelligent, and prepared for the demands …
AI Is Bringing Sustainability Back Into Focus The strong interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures that characterized financial markets in 2021 has significantly weakened. Several familiar forces contributed …
When severe weather disrupts communities, digital connectivity can become an essential lifeline. Communication networks support emergency response, keep critical services operating and help communities remain connected when physical infrastructure is …
Following the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air’s launch of its Global Framework for Action, Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Co-Chair of …
As governments and international organizations convene for the 81st United Nations General Assembly to address challenges including infectious diseases, wildfire smoke and extreme heat, the Brown University Pandemic Center, Montenegrin …
At Cisco, we are investing in resilient ecosystems today to help create a stronger and more sustainable future. Research from the World Resources Institute indicates that every US$1 invested in …
Mars has begun incorporating naturally sourced menthol from its Shubh Mint programme into the production of chewing gum across its manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and Poland. This marks …
A recent study published in Oceanography concludes that almost every global coral bleaching episode recorded over the last four decades would not have occurred without human-induced climate change. Although El …
The growing urgency to protect our oceans Once considered vast and resilient, the ocean is now recognized as vulnerable and in danger — with its future at risk due to …
Severe weather events are occurring with increasing frequency, severity, and economic impact. In 2024 alone, natural disasters worldwide caused an estimated $368 billion in damages, with around 60% of those …
While sitting high in the Andes with a local elder and chewing coca leaves, Peruvian biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas listened as his companion pointed toward a mountain known as Demon …
Human activities play a significant role in contributing to rising global temperatures, increased carbon emissions, and a loss of biodiversity. Since nearly 40% of carbon emissions are linked to the …
Over the next 30 years, urbanization is expected to continue expanding globally. According to UN Habitat, the percentage of people living in cities will rise from 56% in 2021 to …
As we approach 2025, following what is likely to be the warmest year on record, the need to address our planet’s interconnected challenges has become more pressing than ever. Climate …
Climate-focused investing has historically concentrated on assessing industries’ shifts toward low-carbon practices. This involves examining their adaptation to environmentally friendly regulations, new green technologies, and evolving consumer demands. However, while …
Financial and digital inclusion play a vital role in building resilient futures, particularly in economies vulnerable to climate change. During the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week, Mastercard …
A recent study published in Science highlights the importance of environmental conservation in mitigating and possibly reversing biodiversity loss. The study found that while over half of conservation actions had …
Tech behemoth IBM has unveiled a fresh investment pledge of $45 million into its social impact initiative, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed …
IBM has pledged to invest $45 million into its IBM Sustainability Accelerator program as part of a fresh initiative aimed at enhancing city resilience through technology-driven climate adaptation solutions. Established …
A recently released report has brought to light that, in 2019, the U.S. insurance industry possessed approximately $536 billion in assets linked to the fossil fuel sector. Interestingly, this comes …
Cisco and Mercy Corps recently completed a five-year Technology for Impact partnership aimed at delivering humanitarian and development aid to more people around the world faster, better, and more efficiently …
For the past two years, I’ve had the distinct honour of representing Duke Energy at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties …
