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Success Story: How Instituto Recicleiros is Transforming Recycling in Brazil

Recycling in Brazil has advanced significantly in recent years, and one of the key drivers of this transformation is the Instituto Recicleiros. As a non-profit organization, Recicleiros has stood out for its innovative approach, promoting technological and social solutions to enable an ethical recycling chain in Brazilian municipalities. The Role of Recycling in Combating Climate […]

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Financing the Green Future: Principles for Tracking Climate Mitigation Investments

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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

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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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A Missed Opportunity: The UK Climate and Nature Bill Delay and Its Global Implications

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The UK government’s recent decision to delay the debate on the Climate and Nature Bill until July represents a significant setback in the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Passed by 120 votes to seven to end discussions for now, the motion sends a troubling message about the urgency of addressing these twin

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Let’s Make 2025 the Year of Climate and Nature Positive Action

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As we enter 2025, the urgency to address climate change and biodiversity loss has never been greater. But there’s hope and momentum—by planning and acting intentionally, we can create a positive impact for the planet. In 2024, Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, marking a

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How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate Positive Future

How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate and Nature Positive Future

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On November 20, 2024, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a transformative moment in global climate action by dedicating a day to critical sectors shaping our climate future: tourism, transport, and urbanization. With two groundbreaking declarations, the conference showcased a vision of sustainability that integrates innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to leaving the planet better

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