Tag: Economic

'Pact for the Future'
Global

The UN’s Newly Signed ‘Pact for the Future’ Echoes Kamel Ghribi’s Common Good Vision and Need for Equal Access to Healthcare

October 04, 2024 (Impact Newswire) – Over the weekend, the United Nations took a significant step towards addressing the pressing challenges of global inequality and climate change by signing the “Pact for the Future” during the 79th General Assembly in New York. This historic agreement aims to create a more sustainable and equitable world by addressing healthcare, education, economic stability, and environmental protection issues. Endorsed … Continue reading The UN’s Newly Signed ‘Pact for the Future’ Echoes Kamel Ghribi’s Common Good Vision and Need for Equal Access to Healthcare

Emmanuel Benson
Climate policy initiative
United States

The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

New York, 3 October 2024 – The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) gathered last week in New York to endorse its 2024 class of innovative climate finance solutions. The class features 10 ideas across five regional programs and three thematic streams. The combined investment opportunities in this class total USD 490.5 million, targeting philanthropic, public, and private investors. Pilot projects are planned in various countries, … Continue reading The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

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UNEP
Global

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

New York, 25 September 2024 — The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor … Continue reading $8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

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United Nations
Africa

Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Opening of Unstoppable Africa (Global Africa Business Initiative 2024), in New York today: Welcome to the third annual flagship convening of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI).  Three years ago, we gathered here to explore the possibilities of investing in Africa and building the future we all envision. Since then, our … Continue reading Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

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oecd
Europe

OECD and UN announce next steps in collaboration on Artificial Intelligence

Meeting on the margins of the Summit of the Future at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen and the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, announced a new enhanced collaboration between the UN and the OECD on global AI governance.   “The speed of AI technology development … Continue reading OECD and UN announce next steps in collaboration on Artificial Intelligence

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Focus Impact Partners
United States

Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination with DevvStream

Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. shareholders approved the previously announced business combination with DevvStream at its Special Meeting held on September 13, 2024 DevvStream shareholders approved the business combination at its Annual General and Special Meeting held on September 11, 2024 NEW YORK – DevvStream Holdings Inc. (“DevvStream” or the “Company”) (CBOE: DESG) (OTCQB: DSTRF) (FSE: CQ0), a leading carbon credit project co-development and generation firm … Continue reading Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination with DevvStream

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cranfield
Untied Kingdom

Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

Published 09 Sep 2024 A new study from London Economics has found that UK higher education and research makes a total net contribution of £265 billion to the economy, with universities in the East of England, including Cranfield University, contributing £19.5 billion. The report, The economic impact of higher education teaching, research and innovation, commissioned by Universities UK, showed that for every £1 of public money invested in … Continue reading Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

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Ripple
United States

Futureverse Chooses Ripple Custody to Provide Custody Solutions for Web3 Apps, Games and Experiences

SEOUL, South Korea – Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure, and Futureverse, a premier AI and metaverse technology and content company, announced plans to integrate Ripple Custody to enable Futureverse to securely custody its digital assets. “The integration of Ripple Custody is driven by Ripple’s industry-leading security features and capabilities that bolster the security of our customers’ digital assets”Post this Futureverse will enable secure, … Continue reading Futureverse Chooses Ripple Custody to Provide Custody Solutions for Web3 Apps, Games and Experiences

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