Economist Impact

27/06/2024

V. Shankar, Co-founder of Gateway Partners, expects strong growth in GCC-Asia trade driven by energy demand. Gulf countries are diversifying into non-oil sectors with sovereign wealth funds targeting investments in India, Indonesia, and China.

Learn from Pratibha Thaker, EIU, about Indian nationals in the GCC, notably UAE, diversifying investments beyond traditional sectors, and UAE's expansion into Southeast Asia, creating new economic opportunities. https://impact.econ-asia.com/perspectives/financial-services/podcast-silk-road-skyscrapers-charting-investment-landscape-between-asia-pacific-and-united-arab?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=perspectives-2024_podcast&utm_id=&utm_content=podcast-silk-road-skyscrapers-charting-investment-landscape-between-asia-pacific-and-united-arab

Supported by Equities First

26/06/2024

Food systems are responsible for roughly 30% of human-caused emissions globally. Even if we eliminate all emissions belched by burning fossil fuels, those emitted from food alone would still prevent the world from limiting warming to 1.5℃. But modest changes in diet could make a significant difference: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/resilience-and-adaptation/food-swap-the-planet-needs-to-curb-its-appetite-for-meat?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-2024_link&utm_id=&utm_content=food-swap-the-planet-needs-to-curb-its-appetite-for-meat

Modest changes in diet could go some way to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, offering a practical approach to tackling climate change

25/06/2024

To meet the UN Decade for Ocean Science goals, we need a broader view of marine pollution and a fresh approach to combat it. As we move into the second half of the Decade, how can we secure lasting change? http://econimpact.co/uv

An initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation

25/06/2024

Will Attenborough, Climate finance strategist on how to get insurance companies thinking beyond prioritising financial returns and the action needed moving forward in the next ten years. Watch the full conversation here: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/circular-economies/in-conversation-with-will-attenborough?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-sustainability-week_video&utm_id=&utm_content=in-conversation-with-will-attenborough

24/06/2024

Explore the challenges of financing the transition to sustainable food production in developing countries and why these matter to everyone around the planet:

In October, Sustainable Investment Management—an impact fund that operates in Brazil and which works with the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and a partnership called Innovative Finance for the Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco (IFACC)—announced that a sustainable-soya finance scheme has been expanded...

21/06/2024

While historically tourism has been the main source of income for Seychelles, the country is banking on the sustainable development of its fisheries to mitigate tourism-related vulnerability to external shocks. But, like many island states, Seychelles faces a dilemma: how can it harness the economic potential of fisheries without depleting its natural resources? https://impact.economist.com/ocean/biodiversity-ecosystems-and-resources/seychelles-balancing-act-transforming-fisheries-to-preserve-biodiversity?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=woi-2014_link&utm_id=&utm_content=seychelles-balancing-act-transforming-fisheries-to-preserve-biodiversity

Despite its modest landmass of just 457 square km, Seychelles’ ocean spans 1.37m square km—a territory equivalent to half the land area of Argentina. The abundant ocean not only defines the national identity but also serves as the bedrock of its economy, which rests on the twin pillars of touris...

21/06/2024

Rasha Hasaneen, chief product and sustainability officer, Aspen Technology on the role of AI in combating climate change, making the current workforce fit for the green future, and the field where AI's biggest impact will be in the industrial complex. Watch the full conversation here: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/resilience-and-adaptation/in-conversation-with-rasha-hasaneen?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-sustainability-week_video&utm_id=&utm_content=in-conversation-with-rasha-hasaneen

20/06/2024

One of the key challenges to attracting more capital into ecosystem restoration is de-risking the project since it can take 3-5 years to grow and achieve enough scale.

Discover the key takeaways from this session: https://impact.economist.com/ocean/ocean-health/how-to-scale-marine-ecosystem-restoration?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=woi-2024_card&utm_id=&utm_content=how-to-scale-marine-ecosystem-restoration

Sponsored by Purina

19/06/2024

As the world faces pressing challenges such as climate change, economic disruption and conflict, the need for innovative solutions to the global food system has never been more critical.

Our new initiative , The Food Imperative, uses global research, expert opinion and insights and thought-provoking events to assess the current food landscape - shining a light on the policies and practices that are critical to building inclusive and sustainable solutions.

Learn more about our ambition to collectively reimagine and strengthen our global food systems: https://impact.economist.com/food-imperative?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=the-food-imperative-2024_gif&utm_id=&utm_content=food-imperative

19/06/2024

As the impacts of climate change intensify, enhancing energy resilience worldwide will be vital - but to what are the obstacles?

Explore the social and economic benefits of resilient energy for healthcare, education and water: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/resilience-and-adaptation/sustainable-energy-in-emerging-economies?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp_card&utm_id=&utm_content=sustainable-energy-in-emerging-economies

Supported by UNICEF

18/06/2024

The implications of biased AI are profound, critically affecting individual health outcomes and the equitable distribution of healthcare resources globally. Learn how it challenges the ability to automate processes to increase efficiency in different healthcare settings. https://impact.economist.com/perspectives/health/data-bias-kryptonite-ai-automation-and-efficiency-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=perspectives-health-2024_link&utm_id=&utm_content=data-bias-kryptonite-ai-automation-and-efficiency-health

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18/06/2024

Melanie Knight explains how a main threat facing endangered whales is underwater noise—a side-effect of commercial shipping, and how it is the hope of the ECHO Program that attention will be paid not just to how ships can be made cleaner, but how they can also be made quieter. https://impact.economist.com/ocean/biodiversity-ecosystems-and-resources/charting-the-course-to-quieter-and-cleaner-ships-and-seas?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=woi-2024_card&utm_id=&utm_content=charting-the-course-to-quieter-and-cleaner-ships-and-seas

Off Canada’s west coast is one of the most biologically diverse coastal ecosystems in the world. Known to some as the Salish Sea, this area of the Pacific Ocean is made up of hundreds of islands and estuaries that collectively support an abundance of marine life, including more than 20 species of ...

17/06/2024

"If everyone switched one journey a year from driving to train or flying to train, it would make a humongous difference."

Mike Hyde, Chief data officer at Trainline, discusses sustainable transportation and travel with Economist Impact's Jonathan Birdwell. Watch the full conversation here: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/in-conversation-with-mike-hyde?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-sustainability-week_video&utm_id=&utm_content=in-conversation-with-mike-hyde

14/06/2024

The socioeconomic impact of low health literacy is extensive. How can we empower healthy communities and individuals to make informed decisions about their health? Explore the index: http://econimpact.co/u5

Supported by Haleon

14/06/2024

With one-fifth of global CO2 emissions coming from transport—most of it from road travel—would you rethink your commute to help reduce your carbon footprint? https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/fuelling-clean-mobility?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-2024_gif&utm_id=&utm_content=fuelling-clean-mobility



Source: International Energy Agency

13/06/2024

At this week's Sustainability Week US, Pratima Singh, Principle, Policy & Insights at Economist Impact, announced our latest launch, The Food Imperative.

The Food Imperative is our commitment to transform the global food systems for the future. Designed to arm decision-makers with the data, insights and tools they need to develop more sustainable and secure solutions, The Food Imperative will map and unpack best-practice policies, untangle agro-industrial complexities and pressure-test approaches that promise positive, inclusive economic outcomes. Find out more: http://econimpact.co/tT

12/06/2024

The number of people affected by mental health remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, costing the global economy an estimated US$1tr each year, largely driven by lost productivity. This is expected to rise to US$6tr by 2030.

Discover the barriers preventing more people globally from getting the mental health care they need, and the initiatives that could help to meet these challenges:http://econimpact.co/tr

Commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim

11/06/2024

Four-fifths of the world’s wastewater is released into the environment without treatment, harming people and aquatic habitats.

This session analysed sewage and wastewater treatment and discussed how to move from traditional solutions to intersection and circularity. Learn more: http://econimpact.co/tb

Sponsored by Ocean Sewage Alliance.

11/06/2024

"10 years ago, almost no companies in the world had made commitments to be net zero by 2050. But now, across all sectors, even hard to abate sectors, major companies across the world have committed to get to net zero by 2050."

Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission spoke to Economist Impact's Global practice lead, Phillip Cornell, about scaling green hydrogen economy, the role of fossil fuels in the future and keeping community on board with green energy transition: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/circular-economies/in-conversation-with-adair-turner?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=tsp-sustainability-week_video&utm_id=&utm_content=in-conversation-with-adair-turner

10/06/2024

How can we future-proof the workforce against the climate challenge? http://econimpact.co/t6

10/06/2024

While the United States has a large number of ocean startup support organisations, countries like Iceland and Norway demonstrate remarkable density per capita, indicating a deep-rooted and vibrant ocean-entrepreneur ecosystem. http://econimpact.co/sY

Startup incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs and competitions represent a relatively new approach to fostering young businesses. Many of these support organisations offer entrepreneurs a blend of mentorship, funding and networking opportunities that were not traditionally available in one packa...

08/06/2024

Global treaty on plastic pollution nears final phase as key talks in Ottawa bring the world closer to unified action against plastic waste. Will this global consensus lead to effective action against the plastic crisis? http://econimpact.co/sU

An initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation

08/06/2024

How can we develop financing mechanisms to achieve conservation and decarbonisation goals? http://econimpact.co/sQ

Sponsored by Standard Chartered

08/06/2024

Protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 presents many challenges. Learn how ten marine protected areas are defining solutions: http://econimpact.co/sJ

08/06/2024

Action must be taken to change people’s behaviour and to protect our oceans. Understand how ocean literacy goes beyond “ocean knowledge” to promote a more equitable, harmonious relationship between people and global waters: http://econimpact.co/sH

07/06/2024

How is one of the world's leading hospitality companies managing energy reduction and emissions at its hotels? Catherine Dolton, Chief sustainability officer, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, discusses sustainability strategy within the global hotel industry. http://econimpact.co/sB

06/06/2024

Policy efforts to build more health literate populations are not yet translating into outcomes on the ground. Learn about the impacts on individuals and society: http://econimpact.co/ss

Supported by Haleon

05/06/2024

Explore the factors that are influencing investors’ reshoring decision making and how Latin American countries are leveraging critical infrastructure to take advantage of the diversification of the United States’ FDI. http://econimpact.co/si

Supported by J.P. Morgan Private Bank

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05/06/2024

When considering the idea of how to invest better in the blue economy, four key areas were discussed: regulation, metrics, litigation, and finance and investment. Explore the key takeaways: http://econimpact.co/sg

Sponsored by Deutsche Bank

05/06/2024

LinkedIn's Global Green Skills report found that while green job postings are up by 15% year on year, the supply of suitably equipped workers just isn’t there, with only one in eight workers worldwide having one or more green skills. In five years time, demand will outstrip supply. How can we bridge the green-skills gap? http://econimpact.co/s6

The green-skills gap is a major opportunity for the labour market that could soon become a significant bottleneck. LinkedIn's Global Green Skills report found that while green job postings are up by 15% year on year, the supply of suitably equipped workers just isn’t there, with only one in eight ...