African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

Press Release – 10-Feb-2025 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Madagascar. The Climate Action Window of the Bank Group’s African Development Fund seeks to mobilize $4 billion by 2025 to provide rapid and coherent access to … Continue reading African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

Impact Newswire17/02/202517/02/2025

Global

SBTi appoints David Kennedy as CEO

7th Jan 2025 – David Kennedy to lead the SBTi as it evolves to support a wider range of companies around the world. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) today announces the appointment of David Kennedy as its new CEO, following an extensive, competitive global recruitment process. David succeeds Sue Jenny Ehr, who has been serving as interim CEO and will support David as he … Continue reading SBTi appoints David Kennedy as CEO

Impact Newswire17/01/202517/01/2025

Global

How AI is shaping the future of sustainability

AI is rapidly becoming a driving force in the quest for sustainability across various sectors. One way it’s shaping the future is through precision agriculture, where AI algorithms analyze data from drones and sensors to optimize crop yields while minimizing resource use like water and fertilizers. This not only enhances food production but also reduces environmental impact. Another significant impact of AI is in energy … Continue reading How AI is shaping the future of sustainability

Mohd Hassan07/01/202517/01/2025

Europe

Climate Hazards Will Slash 7% Off Corporate Earnings Annually by 2035, Research Warns

News Release – 11 Dec 2024 World Economic Forum, [email protected] Geneva, Switzerland, 11 December 2024 – Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035—an impact akin to COVID-19-level disruptions every two years. The reports—Business … Continue reading Climate Hazards Will Slash 7% Off Corporate Earnings Annually by 2035, Research Warns

Impact Newswire17/12/202417/12/2024

United States

Scientists Urge Global Action on Microbial Climate Solutions

Press Release – Nov. 11, 2024 Washington, D.C.— Today, leaders from scientific societies, institutions and publishing bodies issued an urgent call for the global community and governments to take immediate and decisive emergency climate action. This appeal is made through an editorial published in mSystems, released on the opening day of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Key contributors to this initiative include American … Continue reading Scientists Urge Global Action on Microbial Climate Solutions

Impact Newswire18/11/202418/11/2024