Sentences with phrase «opportunities of climate»

As we reach a tipping point on global climate action, increased disclosure of environmental data, along with access to States and Regions Climate Action Tracker will help sub-national governments to understand their environmental impact and the risks and opportunities of climate change.

• Help countries develop strategic plans and investment pipelines that integrate the risks and opportunities of climate change.

OraTaiao is part of a worldwide movement of health professionals and health organisations urgently focusing on the health challenges of climate change and the health opportunities of climate action.

This analytical document provides a contextual understanding of the challenges and opportunities of climate change in relation to human settlements in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

It is also the first steel company: proof that companies in high - emitting sectors are now seizing the opportunities of climate action.

The project analyses the market structures and drivers, and obstacles and opportunities of climate services.

The project analyses the market structures and drivers, and obstacles and opportunities of climate services.

Founded by co-chairs Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, and Tom Steyer the Risky Business Project examines the economic risks and opportunities of climate change.

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China saw an opportunity to replace the U.S. as a leader of the world's effort to combat climate change.

Our colleagues at PROFIT also took home a gold for «Best One - of - a-Kind» article for their guide to opportunities in the post-recession business climate.

In his 2017 book «Climate of Hope,» cowritten with veteran environmentalist Carl Pope, Bloomberg wrote that he understands that there are certain executives unmoved by warnings about the effects of manmade climate change, but that they'd be unwise to ignore the business opporClimate of Hope,» cowritten with veteran environmentalist Carl Pope, Bloomberg wrote that he understands that there are certain executives unmoved by warnings about the effects of manmade climate change, but that they'd be unwise to ignore the business opporclimate change, but that they'd be unwise to ignore the business opportunity.

India scored relatively high in the category of «opportunity recognition,» which measures the number of women who can identify a good climate to start a local business, but low in «institutional foundations,» or the established support and infrastructure they need to pursue their goals.

The two were also agreed that larger national discussions need to be held around climate change, economic development and accommodation of aboriginal rights and title — and that LNG development should be seen as an opportunity to move on these issues.

A survey of more than 5,500 business leaders from all over the world from the 2016 Global Opportunity Report revealed widespread support of the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals, including the ones relating directly to climate change (SDG 7, 11 and 13).

By Joachim Marc Christensen, Project Coordinator of the Global Opportunity Network Saturday evening December 12th 2015 became a historic night as the world saw its first global climate deal for a coordinated response against climate change.

Investor Network on Climate Risk is a $ 5 trillion network of investors that promotes better understanding of the financial risks and opportunities posed by climate Climate Risk is a $ 5 trillion network of investors that promotes better understanding of the financial risks and opportunities posed by climate climate change.

While many companies across a variety of sectors recognize and disclose their climate risks and opportunities, reporting is not consistent and often not included in financial reporting.

By Joachim Marc Christensen, Project Coordinator of the Global Opportunity Network The COP21 in Paris is coming up and we are all hoping for an early Christmas present in the shape of an ambitious global climate deal.

The opportunity from Global Opportunity Report 2017, Business of Power, showcases how decentralised, peer - to - peer platforms and innovative energy storage technologies are disrupting the conventional concept of utility delivery and better preparing cities and residents for energy and climate opportunity from Global Opportunity Report 2017, Business of Power, showcases how decentralised, peer - to - peer platforms and innovative energy storage technologies are disrupting the conventional concept of utility delivery and better preparing cities and residents for energy and climate Opportunity Report 2017, Business of Power, showcases how decentralised, peer - to - peer platforms and innovative energy storage technologies are disrupting the conventional concept of utility delivery and better preparing cities and residents for energy and climate resilience.

What makes climate change different, they say, is that there are five new variables: uncertain and fragmented environmental legislation and regulations; the reactions of capital and insurance markets to emerging business opportunities (and matching risks) posed by climate change; stakeholder activism; pending litigation and the rapidly evolving scientific debate over proper responses to climate change.

The Hub is an online platform with peer - to - peer resources to assist organizations in implementing TCFD's recommendations to public companies on the use of scenario analysis to disclose climate - related risks and opportunities.

A new federal infrastructure package presents a critical opportunity to strengthen America's infrastructure against the growing risks posed by extreme weather and other impacts of climate change.

With decades of experience in both the business and environmental spheres — helping companies braid them together profitably for more than 15 years — Shel helps you identify profitable business opportunities within your organization's existing expertise and interests that help turn hunger and poverty into sufficiency, war into peace, and catastrophic climate change into planetary balance.

John Horgan and the B.C. New Democrats believe that, in order to move forward, LNG development must include express guarantees of jobs and training opportunities for British Columbians, a fair return for our resources, benefits for First Nations, and protection of our air, land and water, including living up to our climate change commitments.

The changing climate will present new risks and new opportunities as we face the very complex task of producing enough food, feed, and fuel for a world on its way to nine billion increasingly prosperous people.

Shareholder resolutions have seen rising support on key issues ranging from governance practices to climate change to pay equity, and the recent expansion of proxy access provides long - term investors with an opportunity to shape the board itself.

NEW DELHI (AP)-- Given a rare opportunity to lunch with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Gaurav Dalmia was less interested Thursday in discussing the planned topics at hand, including climate change or even the trade dispute between India and the U.S. Instead, the Indian businessman was focused on Kerry himself — and whether he would be able to smooth over brittle relations between Washington and New Delhi for the sake of economic growth.

However, the prospect of a warm climate seemed a perfect opportunity to build a business around the kinds of products that could be consumed year round.

As of October 2016, the project has enrolled 7,000 farmers (88 % of the project's total target), who are registered in the Olam Information System (OFIS); completed basic training in order to optimize sustainable yields and other income opportunities; introduced record keeping practices by distributing log books to 1,000 farmers; promoted farmer group development in a Training of Trainers (ToT) session; trained 10 new lead farmers on best agricultural practices that were then integrated with climate - smart agricultural Practices (CSA) and the Sustainable Agricultural Network (SAN) Standard; as well as conducted a baseline sampling monitoring survey that is currently being analyzed by the program team.

Many of the world's biggest food, beverage and tobacco brands are missing their biggest opportunity to mitigate climate risks, shows new analysis by global non-profit CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project.

«At a local level we are providing farmers with support to understand their emissions and how to identify efficiency opportunities, as we work towards a target of climate neutral growth to 2030 for on farm emissions from a 2015 baseline.»

We discuss future opportunities to improve wheat yields in variable rainfed environments in the light of climate change.

This virtual issue provides a unique opportunity to exchange research knowledge, ideas and innovations, and develop an understanding of how primary industries can tackle the challenge of a changing climate.

With reports of decreased student participation in meal programs and trash cans full of discarded fruits and vegetables, the climate is ripe for a variety of factions to chip away at the new regulations — and the scheduled reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act in 2015 (commonly referred to as the «CNR») will give them a prime opportunity to do so.

Tidmarsh will also give Mass Audubon the opportunity to teach effective strategies for reducing the impacts of climate change.

In addition to providing habitat for various salt marsh species, the land also provides opportunities for salt marsh migration in an age of climate change.

Clearly there is a balance to strike between doom - ridden messages and «bright - side» opportunities, and uncertainties around the science and the expected effects of climate change must be factored in too.

Such stories are one indication of how media narratives about climate change are becoming more about hope and opportunity and less about the more traditional doom and gloom.

The normalisation of climate security issues may open windows of opportunity for new kinds of emergency interventions, most likely by the Global North in regions of the Global South.

Together, we can all help to secure the UK's position as a global climate change leader and seize the opportunities of the low - carbon transition.

Apart from providing an excellent opportunity for alliteration, what can research into social media tell us about the «contributors, content, connections, and contexts» of climate communication?

Which is why the Committee on Climate Change has carried out a comprehensive, scientific assessment of the risks and opportunities for the UK.

It's an opportunity for you to be part of the climate movement in a new way, in a way that takes us beyond ourselves.

«We have a real shot to flip the State Senate this fall so we can build a New York that works for all of us: reforming our broken criminal justice system, fighting climate change and creating good jobs, expanding opportunities for immigrant New Yorkers, fully funding all of our schools and public universities, and taking on big money in politics to expand and protect our democracy.

According to President Akufo - Addo, the completion of the SDGs in 2030, presents this generation with the great opportunity to fight inequality on all fronts, wipe out extreme poverty, tackle the issues of climate change and reverse the degradation and unsustainable use of our environmental resources.

And we have the opportunity, economically, to gain from renewable fuels as well, but we have to have the will and we have to stop denying the dangers of climate change,» he said.

On June 4th Liberal Democrats have an historic opportunity to positively shape energy and climate policy and in so doing give genuine credibility to this Government's stated ambition of being the «greenest ever».

We are already losing people due to the failure of Governor Cuomo to reduce New York's high tax burden and to honestly address the regulatory climate which is killing jobs and opportunity in our state.

SOL also represented a community response with sense of urgency to find reachable solutions to pressing issues facing the Latino community, including the hostile political climate, crisis of affordable housing, threats to immigrants rights, low graduation rates and lack of access to higher education, and lack of job opportunities.

The event offered school leaders an opportunity to discuss the climate of education in the borough and the city, as well as a chance to share best practices among each other.