Archive for April 2020

The Forthcoming Economic Collapse Could Save Us From Ourselves

April 29, 2020 Add Comment Edit

We are headed for a paradigm changing economic collapse. COVID-19 is exacting a massive toll on human life and it will devastate our economies, but this tragic turn of events may also augur hope. It may very well prove to be the catalyst that helps us to avert even bigger crises.Wildlife Conservation...

COVID-19 is Driving Down Emissions and Buoying Hope for Climate Action

April 28, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The coronavirus will result in one of the largest declines in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in history. This is the biggest emission reduction in more than seventy years. In a mere matter of weeks COVID-19 has done what we have been trying to do for decades. This modern day plague has...

The Oil Crash of 2020 Could Bankrupt Thousands of Fossil Fuel Companies

April 27, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The oil crash of 2020 is driving down prices and contributing to the demise of the fossil fuel industry. This will drive hundreds and perhaps even thousands of companies into bankruptcy as part of a cascade of industry failures. In the face of oversupply and falling demand due to the cornavirus the...

Online Event - Sustainatopia Virtual Conference Series 2020

April 26, 2020 Add Comment Edit

Sustainatopia Virtual Conferences series 2020 will take place on May 20th, June 23rd, July 22nd and August 20th. This series is focused on accelerating business development and investment acquisition within social, financial and environmental sustainability. Founded in 2009, SUSTAINATOPIA remains...

Online Event - Virtual Momentum Summit: Real Leaders & Resilience How to Lead Before, During, and After A Crisis

April 26, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The Virtual Momentum Summit titled "Real Leaders & Resilience How to Lead Before, During, and After A Crisis" will take place on May 19, 2020 | 12 pm – 5 pm EDT. At this summit more than 200 CEOs will gather virtually and explore how to build more resilient companies. They will share...

COVID-19 Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities that Cause Food Insecurity

April 25, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The cornavirus pandemic has highlighted supply chain weaknesses that are causing food shortages. As explained in an FAO report, the global pandemic is threatening supply lines leading to concerns about food insecurity. "A protracted pandemic crisis could quickly put a strain on the food supply chains,...

April 24, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The fossil fuel industry is dying and COVID-19 is expediting the demise of this climate destroying monster. This comes after years of volatility and poor returns which had already forced many investors to concede that the industry is approaching the end of its life cycle. We know that phasing out fossil...

Earth Day Special: The Road to Recovery - The Courage to Hope for a Better World

April 22, 2020 Add Comment Edit

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day we must summon the courage to dream and find the resolve to strive to make those dreams a reality. It is easy to be overwhelmed with hopelessness. However, from within the womb of this dystopian nightmare a lofty hope is emerging. An inclusive narrative is being...

April 21, 2020 Add Comment Edit

Submit your proposal for SRI2020 before May 12, 2020. SRI welcomes all timely, topical, and relevant suggestions with a clear connection to investing to drive change through SRI and ESG. SRI2020 will take place on November 8-11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The theme this year is: “Designing Our Future...

Four Oil and Gas Spills that are Worse than we Thought

April 20, 2020 Add Comment Edit

Fossil fuels are a leading cause of climate change and research shows that ubiquitous spills and leaks are often far worse than reported. This is according to studies out of Stanford University, the University of Miami, Florida State University, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Online Event - World Bank and WWF Webinar: Sustainable Financing of Protected Areas

April 20, 2020 Add Comment Edit

On April 23, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST, the World Bank and WWF are presenting a webinar titled Sustainable Financing of Protected Areas Conservation and Local Community Development in the Great Bear Rainforest. Coast Funds will be featured in the webinar hosted by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes...

Online Event - Global Virtual Impact Capitalism Summit

April 19, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The Global Virtual Impact Capitalism Summit will take place on April 21st, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT. This free summit is the world’s largest virtual impact investor summit. It brings together the world's impact investors. This event is brought to you by Big Path Capital, impact investing's investment...

Online Event - Harnessing Digital Solutions to Improve Product Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency

April 19, 2020 Add Comment Edit

Harnessing Digital Solutions to Improve Product Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency will take place on Tuesday April 21, 2020. Online events brought to you by EL and EMT. Registered attendees receive exclusive access to slide decks and/or custom white papers (provided by most clients).This...

Trump Ignored COVID-19 Despite Repeated Warnings

April 18, 2020 Add Comment Edit

Although U.S. President Donald Trump said said no one could have anticipated the COVID-19 pandemic, records show that he was repeatedly warned. He made light of the virus even after the first confirmed case in Washington state on January 22. At one of his rallies he even called it another "hoax" created...

April 15, 2020 Add Comment Edit

This is an Earth Day like no other that has gone before. It is a terrifying time in which people are sick and dying while others are suffering from isolation due to social distancing. Although it may be hard to fathom from where we are today this virus may augur the change we so desperately need....

Easter and the Environment: The Call for Spiritual and Cultural Transformation

April 14, 2020 Add Comment Edit

The symbolism of Easter offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the natural world and the shift of consciousness required for the survival of life on this planet. If we are to find a way forward we urgently need to address climate change and environmental degradation. To alter our...