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COP29, Can We Move from Promises to Progress?

As COP29 opens in Baku, global leaders face mounting pressure to address urgent climate challenges. Amid record-breaking climate events and heightened public demand for action, this conference seeks ambitious solutions for finance, emissions, and resilience. Will COP29 mark a shift from promises to measurable progress? The world is watching.

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COP16 or "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" of Global Biodiversity Efforts

COP16 brought the global community together to confront the urgent biodiversity crisis. In "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly," we explore both the triumphs and the harsh realities of these negotiations, underscoring the need for unified action. As António Guterres warned, “We are waging a war against nature.”

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“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”

Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth