COP 29: Highlights from Week 1
COP29, the 29th edition of the UNFCCC Climate Summit, is now underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. This meeting has been titled the “Finance COP” is set to focus on climate finance. The issues on the agenda include setting a new financial target, expanding the contributor base of climate finance, and questions of reporting and transparency.
Check back here for regular updates such as this summary of Week 1 below — brought to you by the TBG Purpose team, which is a leading provider of corporate sustainability & ESG solutions.
David Bassiouni to Join Evolve 2024 Conference as Featured Speaker
David Solomon Bassiouni, TBG’s President, will be a featured speaker at Evolve 2024. Taking place in Nashville and online (Oct 9-10). Evolve is the premier conference for manufacturers, bringing professionals and experts together to solve supply chain sustainability challenges. Mr. Bassiouni will also co-lead a workshop — with Assent’s Jared Connors (Director of Sustainability) — focused on equipping executives with the tools and insights they need at every stage of the sustainability journey.
Paris 2024 Olympics and Sustainability: Greenest Olympics Ever?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which is now underway, has been celebrated as the “greenest” and most sustainable Olympics in history. Organizers have pledged to cut the carbon footprint by half compared to previous Games while implementing innovative solutions for energy, food, venues, transport and digital services. So, just how green is Paris 2024? Click here to learn more.
Global News Round-Up: Election Special
Global News: Election Special — Over the course of the last 10 days, we have witnessed a number of seismic election outcomes from Mexico to Europe to South Africa to India. Click the “read more” link to get the latest developments and access our curated articles.
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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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.