01/02/2020
8 ways Seychelles has been recognised for its dedication to the environment, Blue Economy
NA presents a roundup of eight ways Seychelles has earned accolades for its Blue Economy initiative.
Planet SOS
01/02/2020
8 out of 10 millennials now prioritise responsible investing
Indeed, Environmental Social and Governance considerations now sit at the heart of that process.
12/31/2019
Greta Thunberg: Attenborough inspired me to act on climate change
“She has achieved things that many of us who have been working on it for 20-odd years have failed to achieve and that is you have aroused the world.”
12/31/2019
Insurance Firms Impeding Bahamas Recovery
In September, the Bahamas Insurance Association estimated that insured costs as a result of damage from Hurricane Dorian would conservatively top $500 million
12/30/2019
Can you own a private jet if you care about climate change?
Climate change protest movements such as Extinction Rebellion, as well as growing popular awareness about the environmental impact of fossil fuels, are giving commercial flyers a sense of "flight shame".
12/29/2019
Climate change costing $billions, charity reports
The key message in the report is that these billion-dollar disasters are linked with human-caused climate change.
12/27/2019
It’s the end, but it’s also just the beginning for the Caribbean region
With climate change, extreme events such as these are expected to be the “new normal” for many small island developing states.
12/19/2019
Young CEO empowers women, youth in climate fight
Angelique Pouponneau, CEO of Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust
12/17/2019
Sustainability is the future
“This is the cusp of the big opportunity, and I hope we’re all in it together, as definitely Guernsey is.”
12/13/2019
Ireland ESG Series – Part 1: Disclosures Regulation
Further parts of this series will be issued as the regulations in respect of the other measures set out in the action plan on sustainable finance are published.
12/13/2019
BL Events launches Boardroom Review 2020
"This event will be a valuable opportunity to examine what the future holds for boards and what is required to keep pace to ensure they are fit for purpose.”
12/12/2019
Taking the lead on climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – the world's reference science group for climate change – says that human activity has caused the global temperature to reach 1℃ above pre-industrial levels.
12/09/2019
Fidelity Launches Sustainable Water & Wate Funds
The Fidelity Sustainable Water & Waste Fund is a sustainable thematic fund focusing on the water and waste management sectors.
12/03/2019
Investors seeking more confidence in green projects
Guernsey introduced the Guernsey Green Fund in 2018, the world’s first regulated green investment fund product.
11/20/2019
'Under invested in the future.....over invested in the past.' KBI Global Investors
Specialist institutional asset management boutique KBI Global Investors launched its Global Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy in 2017 and this forecast investment was a pivotal, long-term underpinning for the firm’s investment thesis around sustai
11/19/2019
Govt wants climate change considered in concessionary financing
Turnquest said because of this vulnerability the region, including The Bahamas, must take responsibility for themselves.
11/13/2019
Re/insurance industry must go after underinsured as climate change bites
Most reinsurers have been convinced of the seriousness of the climate change threat
11/07/2019
Guernsey Green Finance receives £300,000 boost in Guernsey Budget debate
Guernsey Finance Chairman Lyndon Trott laid the original amendment to secure funding in the island’s Budget debate which was unopposed.
11/07/2019
Small but mighty: how Guernsey is shaping up to be the go-to jurisdiction for green finance
A Guernsey Green Fund is a certified fund which is required to pursue a return for investors while at the same time, mitigating environmental degradation.
11/06/2019
Positive Energy: Appleby Comments on an Active Energy and Natural Resources Sector
Appleby has reported another strong year in the energy and natural resources sector and has acted on a number of large energy, oil and mining deals during 2019.