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 […]
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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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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“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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At this year’s COP 16, we are excited to invite you to a key side event, organized by Green Initiative, focusing on how one of the world’s most iconic sites—Machu Picchu—is becoming a global leader in sustainable tourism. Discover how collaboration between public and private sectors is making Machu Picchu a carbon-neutral and regenerative tourism
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In a powerful endorsement of our efforts to drive climate and nature positive sustainability in tourism, Green Initiative has been prominently featured in the One Planet Network’s Tools and Resources section, a key platform for advancing climate-positive action. Several landmark projects, including the Carbon Neutral Certification renewal of Machu Picchu, the Climate Action Guide for
WWF’s flagship Living Planet Report details sharp declines in monitored wildlife populations with the steepest drops recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (95%), Africa (76%) and Asia–Pacific (60%), followed by North America (39%) and Europe and Central Asia (35%). The latest report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has brought alarming news to the
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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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Brasil: Bahia, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio de Janeiro
Canada: Toronto
Mexico: Ciudad de México
Netherlands: Maastricht
Peru: Lima (HQ)
Switzerland: Zürich
USA: Washington – DC, San Francisco, CA
