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Analysis: People and the Planet Together: Why Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Are at the Heart of Climate Action
August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, marking formal recognition of their fundamental human rights at the UN General Assembly nearly 40 years ago.
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- Environment
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- Global
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- human rights
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Analysis: Nuclear Power Is on the Brink of a $1 Trillion Resurgence, but One Accident Anywhere Could Stop That Momentum
Thanks to new technology and the increasingly urgent need to fight climate change, nuclear energy is getting a second shot at becoming a prominent part of the global energy grid.
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Dezerv Raises $21 Million in Funding Led by Accel
Portfolio management startup Dezerv has raised USD 21 million in Series A funding led by Accel to drive funding to working professionals.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Press Release: Social Change Organizations Invited to Apply for the 2022 Chat for Impact Accelerator
The programme will see 100 organizations take part in one of ten online Chat for Impact Bootcamps that will focus on different regions and areas of social impact.
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- Technology
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- Global
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Analysis: ESG Investing Isn’t Designed to Save the Planet
While ESG investing might be a way to measure risks to corporate cash flows, it is no way to advance planetary sustainability.
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- Investing
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- Global
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- climate change, ESG, governance
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Analysis: Steps for SMEs to Measure and Report Sustainability and Impact
Examining the feasibility of whether SMEs, more limited in terms of human resources and available finances, can effectively report on the sustainability and impact of their operations.
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- Environment
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- Global
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- business development, ESG
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Analysis: Low-Income Communities Lack Access to Clean Water. It’s Time for Change
Traditionally, providing water services is the responsibility of the public sector, but private capital should play a role today.
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Press Release: BP to Invest up to £50 Million in New Global Battery Research and Development Centre in Britain
The new facilities will help bring the industry closer to achieving the key tipping points for mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Global
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