Earth Day 2024: Key Insights
Today marks Earth Day 2024. Click here for curated articles from our TBG Purpose (Corporate Sustainability) division.
Global Outlook 2024: Major Trends, Predictions and Forecasts
What lies ahead in 2024? With 64 elections (4 billion people voting), geopolitical flashpoints and major trends reshaping the globe, this promises to be a rollercoaster year. Are you prepared? Click here for curated insights and find out what’s in store and what to expect in Geopolitics, the Economy, Climate, Technology, Retail etc.
World News Digest (COP28 Special Edition): December 6, 2023
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World News Digest: December 5, 2023
International news headlines and breaking news from The Bassiouni Group -- freshly delivered every Wednesday.
World News Digest: November 24, 2023
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Project Nexus: The First Ever Solar Canal in the United States
In order to address water scarcity in the western United States, California has launched Project Nexus, an innovative project that will create the country’s first solar canal. Acting as canopies for the canals and generating electricity, solar panels built over California’s aqueduct system can have promising results and help the state move towards its clean electricity goals.
The Global Lithium War: Challenges and Opportunities for the United States
Domestic lithium demand is expected to grow sixfold by the end of the decade. As the global race to secure sufficient lithium supply to meet growing demand in the green transition heats up, how is the United States positioned to meet this challenge? Click to learn how the Biden administration is approaching the issue.
Clean Energy in Africa: “The battle between accessibility and the transition”
Enhancing energy access is the key to winning the fight between accessibility and the switch to clean energy in Africa.
AI and Climate Action: Challenges and Opportunities
Leveraging vast amounts of data and advanced algorithms, AI is revolutionizing the way we tackle environmental issues.
Combating Flooding and Water Pollution in New York City through Green Infrastructure
In light of the $13 million green infrastructure project recently completed in New York City, this article explores methods of rainscaping to address flooding and mitigate water pollution through sustainable solutions.
ISSB Issues Inaugural Corporate Reporting Standards; Sets a New Milestone
The ISSB recently announced its inaugural corporate reporting standards for sustainability and climate risk. For the first time, the Standards create a universal framework for disclosing the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities. Click for details.
TBG’s Summer 2023 Internship Team
The Bassiouni Group’s Summer/2023 Internship Program – the 11th edition – is underway. Please meet the members of the team, who are working on a variety of projects covering Corporate Consulting, International Development/Public Sector Consulting and Impact Investment. Click below. Our internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience in public & private sector consulting, and we are thrilled to have another great group of interns for this summer session.
Europe’s Nuclear Energy Landscape: Stop, Start & Fast Forward
Europe’s nuclear energy landscape is changing as it seeks to recalibrate its energy security calculus — with some countries starting up (Finland) while others (Germany),and press the fast forward button (Germany). Click for details.
Earth Day: Special Focus on Climate Solutions, Innovators & Leaders
This Earth Day, we wanted to showcase Climate Action solutions, innovators and leaders. The TBG Purpose team has curated some key articles.
IPCC Climate Change Report: Summary & Key Articles
Click here for curated articles about the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, which was just released on March 20. Summarizing 5 years, this is the latest report from the IPCC and provides world leaders with a gold-standard summation of modern climate science.
Ukraine-Russia War: One Year On
As the Ukraine-Russia War reaches the one-year mark, we have curated key articles that provide a comprehensive analysis of the war to date.
COP15 Recap
The COP15 Conference, which concluded in Montreal on December 19, successfully adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF), including four goals and 23 targets for achievement by 2030. Here’s a quick summary.
5 Reasons Why ESG Frameworks Fail (Assent)
The following article is from our partner Assent and features insights from Kathrine Nasteva of TBG Purpose: “It’s increasingly common to see news coverage about corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management and greenwashing, especially since consumer interest in sustainability is at an all-time high. Entire industries are racing to keep up with growing ESG requirements and preparing to address pending legislation. Over the past few year…”
COP27: Recap & Key Takeaways
COP27 just ended. Click here to read the key highlights and curated articles about the conference.
COP 27: Week 1 Highlights & Articles
COP27, the UN Climate Change Conference, got underway on November 6th in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Conference will focus on climate finance, implement the Paris Agreement 2015, operationalize the recommendations of the Glasgow Conference 2021, and mobilize collective action on adaptation and mitigation actions. Read on for week 1 highlights.