22 May marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, a UN-designated day that highlights the urgent need to preserve and restore biodiversity. The WWF Living Planet Report (2024) documents a 73% average decline in monitored wildlife populations since 1970. As such negative trends in natural ecosystems will likely hinder progress towards 80% of the assessed … Continued
This article is the second chapter of a two-part piece looking into five transformative climate finance innovations poised to play a pivotal role in unlocking new sources of funding for green, blue and, more generally, sustainable projects. The first chapter covering Impact Investment funds, Sustainability-Linked Loans and Bonds and Blue Finance can be accessed here. … Continued
As the urgency to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts intensifies, the world faces a critical challenge: mobilising sufficient capital to finance the ecological transition. This necessitates innovative solutions that can bridge the gap between traditional finance and the unique needs of more climate-conscious projects. This two-part article, collaboratively drafted by BASE’s specialists … Continued
The global food and agricultural sector is currently undergoing substantial transformations, driven by population growth, shifting consumer consumption behaviours, digital technological advancements, evolving food value chains, and the pressing challenges of food security and environmental sustainability1. Amidst these changes, digital technology emerges as a pivotal force capable of significantly enhancing the efficiency of our food … Continued
One of the key concerns among educators during the COVID-19 pandemic was that “children are more susceptible to stress than adults” and therefore faced higher risks of developing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression as result of their social isolation. Although we are no longer in the midst of a pandemic, the concern … Continued
In an era of unprecedented fast urbanisation and increasing inequality, the role of urban planning has become crucial in cities aiming at promoting sustainable development. This article delves into the linkages between urban planning and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising the importance of localising these goals into a comprehensive participatory planning cycle … Continued
The prevailing challenge of our era is the climate crisis. Its impact on communities is felt globally, emphasising the need to collectively take transformative action to reshape our urban landscapes and jointly confront the challenges of the climate crisis head-on. Urbanisation and Climate Change: Challenges Urban areas significantly contribute to climate change, accounting for 71 … Continued
To meet future energy needs and climate change goals the world will need three times more electricity by 2050. Generating this much clean energy requires a major transformation. This is underway, in fact, according to recent analysis from Ember, renewable energy generation is looking progressively on track – wind and solar increased their share of … Continued
Although all individuals are prone to be affected by climate change, its effects have a disproportionate impact on different groups. In terms of gender, it has been proved that women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than men. But, how? Primarily because women constitute the majority of the world’s impoverished population, having … Continued
Authored by Livia Miethke Morais The financial sector is waking up to the challenge of climate change and taking part in its solution. Since 2015, when the Paris Agreement was adopted, actions mobilising the financing sector have been unfolding. As recognised in the Paris Agreement itself, finance is a critical enabling factor for the low-carbon … Continued