Our experts outline what to watch on energy and climate change mitigation as G7 leaders prepare to meet in May.
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** What's new in sustainable development
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** Four Ways the G7 Can Show Leadership in Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
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As the G7 economies prepare for their leaders’ meeting in May, our experts explain how—and why—this group of major economies can show invaluable leadership in phasing out fossil fuels, which can help inspire crucial momentum in other forums ([link removed]) .
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** The BRS Triple COP: What to watch and why
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In a defining year for chemicals, waste, and plastic pollution governance, our Earth Negotiations Bulletin reporters preview what to expect at the “Triple COP” ([link removed]) of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions and will be on-site during the event to report on the deliberations ([link removed]) .
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** How Sustainability Standards Can Support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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How can voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) help governments stay on track in their pursuit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? Join us on May 9 as we discuss new research ([link removed]) on how VSSs can help countries track their progress toward advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
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** Women and the Mine of the Future
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New research from our IGF team aims to fill key data gaps around women's employment in mining, looking at what can be learned from 12 countries and what global trends can teach policy-makers and other stakeholders about what the “mine of the future” can look like. Read their report ([link removed]) and register for their May 24 webinar ([link removed]) to learn more.
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** From AI to Climate Change: The role for trade
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As new tools for artificial intelligence (AI) open up unexpected possibilities—and risks—and as the impacts of climate change become increasingly pronounced, top experts from the trade community examine what these developments mean for the trading system ([link removed]) and the road ahead.
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** A Deep Dive into Nature-Based Infrastructure
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What role can nature-based infrastructure play in tackling challenges such as flooding and deforestation? A new report from our Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre looks at what building with nature can mean for flood prevention in La Mojana, Colombia ([link removed]) . They will also be sharing what they learned from valuing forest restoration in Indonesia ([link removed]) .
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** Squeezing Out "Green Lemons" from the ESG Market
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Several new regulatory initiatives could herald the start of a more positive trend ([link removed]) in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, paving the way for greater investments into sustainability-focused initiatives.
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** New Chief for NAP Global Network
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Dr. Orville Grey has joined our team as the new Head of Secretariat ([link removed]) for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network. Grey has 20 years of combined experience in climate change adaptation and environmental planning, science, and policy work that will shape how he leads the NAP Global Network.
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** Fighting Plastic Pollution: Where we are, where we’re headed
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Experts from IISD, Duke University, and The Pew Charitable Trusts came together to explore what steps are being taken at the national and international levels to tackle plastic pollution, including through trade policy, and heard questions on what possible next steps World Trade Organization members could consider ([link removed]) .
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** National Adaptation Plans: Unpacking the Data
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Our NAP Global Network team’s online platform ([link removed]) is designed to help the adaptation community unpack the latest information and trends in National Adaptation Plans from around the world. Explore new data ([link removed]) in NAP Trends from the adaptation plans of Bosnia, Cabo Verde, Haiti, and Niger.
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** Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation
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The IGF is co-hosting this inaugural global event ([link removed]) in Lusaka, Zambia, in June to explore how developing countries can fully benefit from their mineral resources, consider the role of taxation in this era of energy transition, and weigh other big international trends.
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