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The latest GreenWave Gazette from Synergy International. November 19, 2024 |
The Green Wave Gazette - A round-up of recent sustainabilty news and events around the globe by Synergy International. Welcome back!Welcome back to Synergy International’s GreenWave 💚 🌊 newsletter!LATEST NEWS 
Climate Law DayLast week’s Climate Law and Governance Day brought together a diverse range of legal, policy, and sustainability experts to discuss actionable frameworks for accelerating climate action through effective governance. Key highlights included discussions on the implementation of legally binding net-zero commitments, the integration of Sustainable Development Goals into national legislation, and the role of renewable energy policies in reducing industrial emissions.The event emphasized the importance of aligning international treaties, corporate responsibilities, and community-driven climate solutions. Participants explored innovative legal mechanisms to ensure accountability in carbon markets, as well as strategies for closing the gap between policy targets and real-world outcomes—a recurring challenge in climate governance. Read more... 
Tumbling DICE💚 🌊 Tumbling DICE 🎲 🎲 : Why Prof. William Nordhaus's Work Matters More Than Ever...In 2018, Prof. Nordhaus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his pioneering work in integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis. Back in 1992, he developed the Dynamic Integrated Climate-Economy (DICE) model—the first of its kind to explore the intricate interactions between the economy and the climate.The DICE model was a groundbreaking step that bridged the gap between economic activity and environmental impact. It provided policymakers and economists with a framework to assess the costs and benefits of taking action—or not—on climate change. By quantifying the economic implications of environmental policies, Nordhaus underscored that climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's a fundamental economic challenge. Read more... 
You believe in climate change but drive a gas-guzzler, don’t recycle. Why?💚 🌊 Neuroclimate Action: In her insightful exploration "Minding the Climate," Ann-Christine Duhaime dives into the neuroscience of decision-making in the face of climate change. Maybe we can convince Dr. Duhaime to be a performance coach for the key delegates at Baku COP29??Her analysis reveals how our brains are wired for immediacy—favoring short-term rewards over the long-term benefit of a sustainable planet. This natural inclination shapes not only the smallest everyday decisions, like whether we turn off a light, but also influences societal stances at the highest levels of leadership. When even the most urgent scientific evidence is overshadowed by short-term thinking, it’s a reflection of the uphill battle against our own neural biases. Read more... 
Sustainability💚 🌊 Bad COPs: The Diplomatic Art of Future Promises that Arrive Too Late. Another year, another bad COP flashing in our rearview mirror? As we gear up for today's start of COP29 in Baku, it's hard to ignore a recurring theme: 28 Climate Change COPs behind us and still, action is lagging far behind the promises. We've perfected the art of making grand diplomatic statements for a future that seems forever just out of reach.The summit in Baku is billed as the "Finance COP," with a central goal of crafting a new climate change financing plan. But this isn't just about financing NetZero ambitions anymore—it’s about mitigating catastrophic climate damage that is already wreaking havoc across all continents. From record-breaking heatwaves to relentless flooding, climate change has morphed from a theoretical challenge into an immediate crisis. Read more... UPCOMING EVENTS Going on right now: 11 November - 22 November, Baku, Azerbaijan COP 29 The Government of Azerbaijan will host the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 29), with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. Visit the sustainability conferences and events calendar. |
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