Can Climate Change the IMF?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) annually assesses the economic health of its 190 member countries, making recommendations to address macroeconomic and financial challenges through surveillance processes referred to as Article IV surveillance. On May 25, the IMF — charged with securing economic stability
How Do Countries’ New Emissions-reduction Plans Stack Up?
A new UN report finds that countries’ emissions-reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement are falling far short of what’s needed to prevent the most dangerous impacts of climate change. It is imperative that countries that have not yet submitted their plans deliver much
Japan’s Climate Finance Is Not as Green as It Seems
This article, part of our Green Finance Series, is a report about Japan and the country's climate finance. Moody’s Investors Services have investigated 18 industries to establish their level of vulnerability to risk, in terms of how climate change impacts a
What You Might Not Know About Impact Investing, and How It Can Help Stop the Climate Crisis
Impact investing has become a fast-growing trend over the last few years, which is a good thing. Perspectives differ, however, on exactly what impact investing is. The most commonly accepted definition is that it seeks “positive impact alongside a financial
How Climate Change Intertwines With Inequity To Erode Nutrition
Equity is a fundamental component of climate change and nutrition research, says new paper co-authored by CCAFS scientists. The climate crisis is generating a nutrition and health crisis and widening inequalities. With COP26 now postponed to November 2021, this is an
Should Nature be Given Legal Rights?
Bangladesh is often called the “Land of Rivers” and the Supreme Court echoed this sentiment in July 2019, when it determined that all 700 rivers have standing to sue those who harm them in court. This decision marked a milestone in the rights of
Shape Your Future with Charlotte Pera, President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation
Charlotte Pera is President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization that works globally to mobilize philanthropy and advance climate solutions. ClimateWorks collaborates with funders, regional and research partners, and other climate leaders to strengthen philanthropy’s response to
Sustainable Leaders Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
The impact of agriculture on climate change is huge and Certified B Corporations operating in the sector, along with their partners, are addressing the issue with innovative sustainable production practices. This article was originally published by B Lab. This article is
The World’s Largest Mangrove Forest Is Shrinking
Mangrove forests play an essential role in preserving the environment, fighting climate change, protecting shorelines and water quality. Now the world's largest mangrove, the Sundarbans, is at risk. This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The Earth.Org Series
Greenland’s Shrinking Ice Sheet May Accelerate Global Climate Crisis
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The Earth.Org Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Greenland is the world’s largest island with a vast body of ice covering 1,710,000 sq km, roughly 80% of the
How Personal Gardens Can Halt the Climate Crisis
We typically think of gardens as inconsequential hobbies or places for families to grow a few extra vegetables in the summer, not essential tools in the fight against climate change. In case you need extra help with tree felling contact
To achieve sustainability, we need to change behavior first
So, you’ve liked Leonardo DiCaprio’s article about Climate Change on Facebook, you’ve retweeted the #TenYearChallenge of our plastic filled oceans on Twitter, and you’ve commented on David Attenborough climate speech on YouTube. But nothing progressive has been done, no doable