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Dec

2023

The Surprising Success of COP28

Climate Change

The annual climate conference (COP28) concluded this week, and it succeeded in doing what few thought possible: saying the world needs to end the use of fossil fuels. That achievement is all the more remarkable when you consider the persistent cloud of doom that shrouded the event. Whether it was worries the hosts were mainly interested in promoting fossil fuels or that corporations and investors were taking over the event, negative media reports were everywhere. That... Read More

Nov

2021

The Underreported Success of COP26

Climate Change, Financial Services

The headlines marking the end of the COP26 global climate summit were mostly gloomy, much like the weather in Glasgow. Reports focused on unenforceable pledges by countries to cut carbon levels and tepid increases in funding for poor countries most affected by climate change. But there were significant accomplishments last week in Glasgow and beyond. The successes noted by most media accounts included agreements to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and begin the phase-out (ok, "phase down") of coal. The most significant to us, however, was setting a strong fra... Read More