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The Importance of Carbon Footprint Management and Increasing Sustainability in the Fishing Sector: Celebrating NFCS’s Carbon Measured Certification

In today’s world, where climate change and environmental sustainability dominate global economic challenges, industries worldwide are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt efficient climate and nature positive. The fishing industry, a vital component of global food security and a significant source of employment is no exception. The National Fishermen Cooperative Society […]

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Addressing Fashion’s Footprint: Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

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In Honor of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025 Introduction Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, but behind the glamor lies a growing problem. The industry is under pressure for its serious environmental and social impacts. Mountains of discarded clothes, rivers turned toxic from dyes, and synthetic fibers polluting marine life are just

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How Sustainability Is Driving Consumer Behavior in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Business

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In 2025, sustainability is no longer optional — it’s a driving force behind consumer, investor, and employee decisions. From travel to logistics, businesses are being reshaped by growing demands for transparency, responsibility, and measurable environmental action. According to IBM’s latest global sustainability study, 51% of consumers say environmental sustainability is more important today than it

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Bonito and Fundtur MS: A Strategic Partnership for Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism

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The Future of Sustainable Tourism in Brazil Begins in Bonito Bonito, one of Brazil’s most renowned ecotourism destinations, continues to solidify its position as a global reference in sustainable tourism. Through a strong collaboration with the Mato Grosso do Sul Tourism Foundation (Fundtur MS), led by Bruno Wendling, Bonito has achieved significant advancements in integrating

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Welcoming Jorge Arbache as a New STAC Member at Green Initiative

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At Green Initiative, we are thrilled to welcome Jorge Arbache, Ph.D., as the newest member of our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). With his extensive expertise in development economics, sustainable finance, and green investments in emerging markets, Arbache brings invaluable insight to our mission of promoting climate-positive and nature-positive solutions worldwide. Who is Jorge

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The State of Nature Metrics: A Key Step Toward a Nature-Positive Future

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Biodiversity loss and environmental degradation pose significant threats to global economic stability, human well-being, and climate resilience. The urgency to address these challenges has led to the establishment of the Nature Positive Global Goal, which aims to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. However, measuring progress towards this goal remains a major hurdle due

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Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2025: Progress, Challenges, and Global Impact

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What Are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)? Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement, an international treaty adopted in 2015 to limit global warming and strengthen global responses to climate change. to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming. These commitments are crucial in the global fight

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Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in 2024: What It Means & How We Can Take Climate Action

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In a concerning yet unsurprising trend, 2024 has been officially declared the warmest year on record, surpassing previous records set in 2023. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), global temperatures in 2024 were 2.32°F (1.29°C) above the 20th-century average (NOAA). This significant rise in temperature underscores the urgent need for climate and

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The Roadmap to Net Zero: How Travel & Tourism Can Lead the Decarbonization Effort

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The travel and tourism industry contributes nearly 8% of global carbon emissions, making it a key sector in the fight against climate change. To transition toward a net zero future, businesses must move beyond carbon offsetting and integrate climate action directly into their operations. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has developed a Net

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Blended Finance for Decarbonization: De-risking Climate Mitigation Investments

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Over the past decade, blended finance has become an increasingly relevant tool for scaling development and “de-risking” social and environmentally positive markets to attract private capital. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)1, in 2023, blended finance mechanisms catalyzed the attraction of USD 70 billion to development-linked investments. In this article, we

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