Global stocktake

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.

Key Points: 
  • "ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.
  • The second arm, the US$5 billion ALTÉRRA TRANSFORMATION, is designed to provide risk mitigation capital to incentivize investment flows into the Global South.
  • ALTÉRRA has a dedicated investment focus on four pillars that underpin the priorities of the COP28 Action Agenda: the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, sustainable living and climate technologies.
  • "The UAE has committed US$30 billion to ALTÉRRA, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action, and the fund aims to mobilize US$250 billion globally by 2030," HE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General and ALTÉRRA CEO, said in a panel session.

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.

Key Points: 
  • "ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.
  • The second arm, the US$5 billion ALTÉRRA TRANSFORMATION, is designed to provide risk mitigation capital to incentivize investment flows into the Global South.
  • ALTÉRRA has a dedicated investment focus on four pillars that underpin the priorities of the COP28 Action Agenda: the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, sustainable living and climate technologies.
  • "The UAE has committed US$30 billion to ALTÉRRA, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action, and the fund aims to mobilize US$250 billion globally by 2030," HE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General and ALTÉRRA CEO, said in a panel session.

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for Hong Kong for 2025 cycle

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. 

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • In response to the climate crisis, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million.

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for Singapore for 2025 cycle

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. 

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • In response to the climate crisis, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million.

IGES Content Rankings 2023

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

In 2023, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) produced a wide range of reports, events and web content.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) produced a wide range of reports, events and web content.
  • As a special feature at the start of 2024, we have compiled the most popular IGES content from the past year for the following categories: Top 10 Most Downloaded Publications, Top 5 Most Viewed Webpages, Top 5 Most Viewed IGES YouTube Videos, Most Liked Tweet and Most Attended Event.
  • These rankings capture the environmental developments of 2023, and indicate some upcoming trends for 2024.
  • Each of the categories was ranked from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023.

COP28: A Victory for the Coalition for Rainforest Nations and the Paris Agreement

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

After two weeks of negotiations, countries agreed to their response to the first Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • After two weeks of negotiations, countries agreed to their response to the first Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement.
  • In addition to transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, the UAE Consensus affirmed the urgent need to reverse global deforestation by 2030 through the Paris Agreement.
  • While the final agreement did not go as far as many had wished in terms of phasing out fossil fuels, it was nonetheless historic.
  • The final text, for first time, included the need for all countries to transition away from fossil fuels by 2050 and towards renewables and energy efficiency.

NaaS Technology Take Center Stage at COP28 to Accelerate Sustainability in Transport Energy Transformation

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

As a pioneer in sustainable energy transformation, NaaS has embedded ESG governance principles into all aspects of its business.

Key Points: 
  • As a pioneer in sustainable energy transformation, NaaS has embedded ESG governance principles into all aspects of its business.
  • From integrating renewable energy sources to improving energy efficiency at every level, the company has achieved significant results in carbon reduction.
  • Furthermore, NaaS has set aggressive carbon reduction targets, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for its operations by 2028.
  • At COP27 held in 2022, the company presented its strategies in reducing emissions from existing fossil fuels and replacing them with new energy alternatives, demonstrating real-world examples of energy transformation.

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2025 Cycle

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.

Key Points: 
  • The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Commenting on the launch of the 2025 submissions cycle, H.E.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: “Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • The most recent Zayed Sustainability Prize winners were recognised at an Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE.

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2025 cycle

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Commenting on the launch of the 2025 submissions cycle, H.E.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • The most recent Zayed Sustainability Prize winners were recognised at an Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE.

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2025 cycle

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Commenting on the launch of the 2025 submissions cycle, H.E.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • The most recent Zayed Sustainability Prize winners were recognised at an Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE.