Interview with José Pineda on the Green Economy Progress Index José Pineda is UNEP’s lead consultant on the Green Economy Progress (GEP) Index. He has extensive research experience in the fields of international trade and open macroeconomics. Prior to joining UNEP, he was Senior Researcher at UNDP, …
IOSCO reports on business continuity plans for trading venues and intermediaries
IOSCO reports on business continuity plans for trading venues and intermediaries The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published two reports that seek to enhance the ability of financial markets and intermediaries to manage risks, withstand catastrophic events, and swiftly resume their services in the event …
Wind News: Australia Ends War on Wind
Vestas Study: Wind Takes the Clean Power Crown Chris Brown December 15, 2015 A key motivation for switching from carbon-based fuels to clean energy is providing solutions to the threat posed by climate change. Full Article 5 Ways to Support Clean Energy and Give Back this Holiday Season Jennifer Delony …
Women Rising for Climate Justice from COP21 into the New Year – WECAN Newsletter December 2015
Winter Greetings! The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network delegation has just returned from an intense, inspiring and moving two weeks on the ground in Paris during COP21 climate negotiations. We come home with hope derived from the epic efforts of the climate justice movement, and with a deepened sense of the great work ahead. …
Ceres Newsletter- Making History in Paris
Making History in Paris Over the past two weeks, there have been countless news stories about the UN climate negotiations in Paris where representatives from countries around the world came together to tackle the colossal threat of climate change. Ceres is proud that our story stood out among them. For …
WRI Digest: Top 10 Outcomes of 2015
Top 10 Outcomes 2015 WRI prides itself on making big ideas happen. For the past three decades, we’ve used rigorous research as a basis for creating positive change on the ground. The result is dozens of outcomes in cities, regions and countries around the world. This …
HKEx ESG Guide Reporting Training
With effect from 1 January 2016, all companies listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong will be required to comply with the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (ESG Guide) or publically justify why they do not. This one day course will explain each aspect of the ESG Guide …
IOSCO publishes Sound Practices at Large Intermediaries Relating to the Assessment of Creditworthiness and the Use of External Credit Ratings
IOSCO publishes Sound Practices at Large Intermediaries Relating to the Assessment of Creditworthiness and the Use of External Credit Ratings The International Organization of Securities Commissions today published the final report on Sound Practices at Large Intermediaries Relating to the Assessment of Creditworthiness and the Use of External Credit …
2015: Reaching the starting line…
The world shifted course in 2015 with two inspiring and historic turning points. Last week, 195 countries adopted an ambitious global climate agreement in Paris, a major step forward that will hasten the transition to a thriving clean-energy global economy, protecting millions of people and our vulnerable ecosystems. The B …
Beyond COP21: the impact of the agreement
The COP21 negotiations that took place in Paris this month culminated in a landmark agreement to control carbon emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. As the talks were under way, One Young World Ambassador Andrew Ponton told how the effects of climate change are already being felt in …