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Best Practices for Achieving Climate and Nature Positive Outcomes in Fisheries and Aquaculture Geen Initiative

Best Practices for Achieving Climate and Nature Positive Outcomes in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Introduction As global awareness of environmental sustainability intensifies, the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are under increasing pressure to adopt climate positive and nature positive practices. Contributing approximately 0.49% of global greenhouse gas emissions, these industries play a crucial role in climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and food security. Unlike terrestrial agriculture, which emits between 400 […]

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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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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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Celebrating World Tourism Day with a Global Milestone Green Initiative Wins as World's Leading Sustainable Organisation

Celebrating World Tourism Day with a Global Milestone: Green Initiative Wins as World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation

On this World Tourism Day, Green Initiative is honored to share a significant achievement: winning as the World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation at the 2024 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards! This recognition underscores our commitment to a greener, more sustainable tourism industry that regenerates rather than depletes. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who

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What Are Green Bonds and Why Are Prices So Low - Green Initiative

What Are Green Bonds and Why Are Prices So Low?

In recent years, green bonds have become a powerful financial instrument, playing a key role in addressing the global challenge of climate change and funding sustainability projects. These bonds support environmentally beneficial initiatives such as renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable infrastructure, offering both financial returns and a tangible positive impact on the environment. Despite

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Paving the Way for Sustainable Agriculture Five Key Strategies

Paving the Way for Sustainable Agriculture: Five Key Strategies

The global landscape of agriculture is at a pivotal juncture, caught between the demands of a burgeoning population and the imperative to safeguard our environment. Conventional agricultural practices have long served as the backbone of food production, yet their impact on ecosystems and human health raises urgent concerns. In response, a clarion call for sustainable

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Catching the Wave of Sustainability Balancing Climate Impact in the Surf Industry

Catching the Wave of Sustainability: Balancing Climate Impact in the Surf Industry

Climate change is emerging as a significant global concern, and its effects are felt in various industries, including surfing. This exciting activity, which has become a way of life for many people, faces significant challenges due to environmental impacts and climate variations. Oceanic Impact: Climate Regulation, Carbon Absorption, and Disturbing Trends These impacts significantly affect

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Sustainable Urban Development A Comprehensive Approach to Climate Neutrality and Fast-Tracking Climate Action

Sustainable Urban Development: A Comprehensive Approach to Climate Neutrality and Fast-Tracking Climate Action

In the ever-growing challenge of climate change, cities worldwide are taking center stage as they navigate the delicate balance between rapid urbanization and environmental sustainability. Combinig “Climate Neutrality and Sustainable Urban Development with Climate Action” serves as a comprehensive guide, outlining a roadmap for cities to achieve climate neutrality. This framework emphasizes the integration of

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