urban sustainability learning from the gef’s sustainable cities program advancing for a green recovery

whitePaper | June 8, 2022

A report published in June , 2012, from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IREC was officiallyfounded in 2011 by the United Nations and presently comprised of 101 member countries including The United States, with 58 new membership applications in progress) provided the following snapshot of solar energy as of early 2012.

whitePaper | May 19, 2022

By 2050, global energy usage is projected to increase by almost 50% compared to 2020. This includes an increase in energy consumption in the industrial sector.1 At the time of writing, in the first quarter of 2022, the cost of energy – oil, gas and electricity – is particularly high, which has led to significant extra energy costs for companies, and prices are expected to increase.

whitePaper | January 12, 2023

The mining industry is experiencing several trends on their journey to digital transformation—some of which have been further accelerated by the pandemic—specifically those around optimizing mining operations, increasing efficiency and addressing climate change. The path to a digital mine is not just about capitalizing on new technology, it requires companies to embrace a new way of operating, data-driven decision making, and diverse skills and capabilities.

whitePaper | September 14, 2022

The rise and rise of sustainable investment has been clear over the past decade, with inflows hitting all-time highs amid the pandemic, as investors reflected on the implications of their capital allocations. Additionally, national and supranational governments have given significant nudges to pension funds and other non-profit-led organisations to not just consider, but also report on how their asset selection might affect the rest of us in the long term.

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented energy crisis, with soaring energy prices and faltering supply chains around the world. In Europe, we have failed to realize and mitigate our strong energy dependencies – and now, people and industries are suffering the consequences. We urgently need more wind capacity to protect our economies and our climate alike.

whitePaper | July 25, 2023

Despite accounting for roughly one-third of global emissions, food systems receive a disproportionately low share of climate finance in comparison to other heavy-emitting sectors. The finance community has a unique opportunity to lead and catalyse a global food systems transformation.