7 Hong Kong firms join global initiative on nature-related corporate disclosures

[ad_1] Seven Hong Kong companies have joined more than 300 firms worldwide that are committed to making disclosures on nature-related risks and opportunities, supporting a global initiative to reverse nature…

AI and Climate Change Threaten Nearly Half the World’s Businesses

[ad_1] Almost half of global chief executives said their business models won’t be viable within a decade due to the pace of technological advances such as AI and climate pressures,…

What is on the climate agenda at Davos?

[ad_1] Climate change is one of the biggest risks the world faces over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. ADVERTISEMENT The climate crisis is in the spotlight…

Human evolution might not help us survive climate crisis, report finds

[ad_1] While studying human evolution to find solutions for the growing climate crisis, researchers found a mix of encouraging and depressing results. ADVERTISEMENT “How did humans get here” is the…

John Kerry to Step Down as Biden’s Climate Envoy

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 13, 2024 5:03 pm ET WASHINGTON—John Kerry is stepping down as the president’s special envoy for climate this spring, according to two people familiar with the decision.…

An artificial reef will help protect these islands from hurricanes

[ad_1] With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify. ADVERTISEMENT The US territory is seeking to become more…

Best of BS Opinion: The Total trinity, ‘It’s foreign policy, stupid’ & more

[ad_1] The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai concluded with a statement calling for the phase-out of fossil fuels, raising hopes that the international community might finally…

Advancing financial inclusion and economic opportunity through technology

[ad_1] The advancement of modern technology has enabled seamless access to financial services for customers in developed economies. However, limited infrastructure and services hinder similar access for those in developing…

Dutch-Caribbean islanders sue Netherlands over climate inaction

[ad_1] The case demands that the government takes “concrete measures” to protect Bonaire from the consequences of climate change and steps up its plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. ADVERTISEMENT…

Existential threats, elections, and economic policy

[ad_1] ‘As we enter 2024, results of the Forum’s Global Risks Perception Survey 2023-2024 (GRPS) highlight a predominantly negative outlook for the world over the short term that is expected…