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AI-Powered Sustainable Tourism The Future of Travel and Climate Action Green Initiative

AI-Powered Sustainable Tourism: The Future of Travel and Climate Action

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Tourism for a Climate and Nature-Positive Future Tourism is one of the world’s most resilient industries, contributing to economic growth, cultural exchange, and job creation. However, climate change, ecosystem degradation, and rising carbon emissions threaten its long-term sustainability. To secure a climate and nature-positive future, the tourism industry must balance […]

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Carbon Credits in 2025: A Turning Point for Climate Action?

Carbon Credits in 2025: A Turning Point for Climate Action?

The global carbon market is reaching a critical juncture. As climate action accelerates, governments, businesses, and financial institutions are increasingly integrating carbon credits into their sustainability strategies. However, challenges such as transparency, credibility, and market fragmentation persist. Could 2025 be the year that carbon credits transition from a supplementary tool to a mainstream climate action

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Sustainability in Hospitality A Competitive Advantage, Not Just Compliance Green Initiative

Sustainability in Hospitality: A Competitive Advantage, Not Just Compliance

Why Sustainability Matters for Hotels and Restaurants Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity for long-term success. As climate action gains momentum worldwide, hotels and restaurants that embrace sustainable practices are securing financial benefits, reducing operational costs, and strengthening brand loyalty. But sustainability isn’t just about meeting environmental goals—it’s about gaining a

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Financing the Green Future Principles for Tracking Climate Mitigation Investments Green Initiative

Financing the Green Future: Principles for Tracking Climate Mitigation Investments

As most of the world intensifies efforts to combat climate change, the role of climate finance has become increasingly vital. The Paris Agreement has set an ambitious goal: to keep global temperature rise well below 2°C, with a strong commitment to limiting it to 1.5°C. Achieving this target requires a fundamental transformation of the global

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Powershoring: A Game-Changer for Climate Action and Sustainable Industry

Powershoring: A Game-Changer for Climate Action and Sustainable Industry

“Powershoring is a corporate strategy designed to serve international markets by relocating energy-intensive industries to locations with clean, secure, cheap, and abundant energy,” explains Jorge Arbache, professor of economics and the originator of the concept. This innovative approach addresses sustainability, energy security, and economic efficiency while strengthening global supply chains. Unlike reshoring, nearshoring, or friendshoring—strategies

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Inkaterra Cabo Blanco: A Global Model for Regenerative Tourism and Sustainable Sport Fishing

Inkaterra Cabo Blanco: A Global Model for Regenerative Tourism and Sustainable Sport Fishing

Cabo Blanco, a small fishing village on the northern coast of Peru, holds a unique place in maritime history. Once a legendary destination for sport fishing—attracting figures such as Ernest Hemingway—it is now at the center of an ambitious initiative to promote regenerative tourism, marine conservation, and climate-positive economic development. Through the efforts of Inkaterra

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Leading Climate Action in the Lobster Fishing Industry: A Success Story from Belize

Leading Climate Action in the Lobster Fishing Industry: A Success Story from Belize

The National Fishermen Producers Cooperative Society (NFPCS) in Belize is demonstrating that sustainable seafood production is not just possible—it is essential. As the second-largest fishers’ cooperative in the country, NFPCS has taken a proactive approach to reducing its environmental footprint. In 2024, the cooperative earned the Carbon Measured Certification from Green Initiative, marking a significant

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Green Initiative Spotlights Exploring Nature, Climate & Land Through International Law and Public Policy

Green Initiative Spotlights: Advancing Climate Action Through International Law and Public Policy

The intersection of nature, climate, and land governance is a critical focus in today’s global sustainability discourse. The upcoming Nature, Climate & Land: International Law & Public Policy Roundtable promises to be a pivotal event in addressing these pressing concerns. Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, this event will take place at

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Positive Impact Investment The New Frontier of Investments for Climate Action and the Role of Verification Organizations

Positive Impact Investment: The New Frontier of Investments for Climate Action and the Role of Verification Organizations

In recent years, impact investments have gained prominence as a powerful tool to finance initiatives that generate tangible social and environmental benefits. Within this context, impact investments have emerged as innovative financial instruments, offering a unique opportunity to channel resources toward combating climate change and promoting sustainable and social solutions. What Are Impact Investments? Impact

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Green Initiative Spotlights: Tomorrow’s SFS-MED Webinar on Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Mediterranean Cities

Green Initiative Spotlights: Tomorrow’s SFS-MED Webinar on Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Mediterranean Cities

The Mediterranean region, famous for its delicious food and vibrant cities, faces a big challenge: food loss and waste. To tackle this issue, the Sustainable Food Systems Mediterranean (SFS-MED) Initiative is hosting a webinar called “Coordinating Local and National Actions to Reduce Food Loss and Waste in Mediterranean Cities” on January 28, 2025. Why This

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