Events | Insights ESG

Gustavo Bernal Torres

Jan 21
1 min

Pro-Davos: New Initiative to Help Unlock $3 Trillion Needed a Year for Climate and Nature

Philanthropic heavyweights and other partners unveiled a new push to vastly scale up combined public, private and philanthropic climate...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Jan 21
1 min

Anti-Davos: The Worst Thing About Davos? The Masters Of The Universe Think They Are Do-Gooders

Will the world’s most cutthroat plutocrats and cold-blooded status-seekers stop trying to convince us they have a heart of gold? Davos...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 18, 2022
1 min

COP27 Final Document

As we publish this week's newsletter, COP27 negotiations are still happening. It's unclear how specifically — or vaguely — "loss and...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 11, 2022
1 min

COP27 Coverage

COP27 is nearing the halfway mark. Follow the action live, as it happens, with Edie. COP27 officially opened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt,...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Oct 7, 2022
1 min

Engineering the Transition to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

The theme of the National Academy of Engineering’s 58th Annual Meeting, to be held Oct. 2-3, 2022, was “Energy Transitions.” As we make...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Sep 23, 2022
1 min

UN General Assembly Previews Climate Summit Conflicts

UN Secretary-General António Guterres made clear in his speech to world leaders that a successful COP27 outcome must include funding for...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

May 27, 2022
1 min

Asset Managers Divided by HSBC Executive’s Climate Criticism

Stuart Kirk’s speech has won plaudits for prompting debate, but drawn criticism for downplaying risks. Hendrik du Toit, chief executive...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 19, 2021
1 min

COP26: Fossil Fuel Industry Has Largest Delegation At Climate Summit

Campaigners led by Global Witness assessed the participant list published by the UN at the start of this meeting. If the fossil fuel...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 12, 2021
1 min

1.9°C: New COP26 Pledges Bring Projected Warming To Below 2°C For The First Time In History

Climate Resource estimate updates pathway if all pledges (and new pledges) are fulfilled. "If all NDC and long-term pledges are fulfilled...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 12, 2021
1 min

COP26: China And US Agree To Boost Climate Co-Operation

In a surprise announcement, the US and China pledged to boost climate co-operation over the next decade. Steps were agreed on a range of...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 12, 2021
1 min

COP26 Non-Paper: Presidency Summary of Possible Elements Identified by Parties

Over the weekend, with early negotiations complete, the summit’s organisers released an outline of what they hope will be achieved by the...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 12, 2021
1 min

Updated COP26 Draft Plan Waters Down Key Language On Fossil Fuels And NDCs

With negotiations scheduled to finish later today (12 November) at COP26, a new draft plan has been unveiled with subtle yet important...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 6, 2021
1 min

COP26: World Leaders Promise To End Deforestation By 2030

More than 100 world leaders have promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit's first major deal....

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 6, 2021
1 min

COP26: World Leaders Announce Global Pledge To Slash Methane

The Global Methane Pledge aims to limit methane emissions by 30% compared with 2020 levels. There has been a growing focus on methane as...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Nov 6, 2021
1 min

Youth Activists Protest Against Climate Inaction At COP26

The rally led by Greta Thunberg comes as week one of the UN climate summit draws to a close amid calls for further commitments. Two days...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

Countdown to COP26: Mini Series

In the run-up to the hugely anticipated conference, Climate Council launched a ‘Countdown to COP26' mini-series, with each post...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

Why The COP26 Climate Summit Will Be Both Crucial And Disappointing

Such global gatherings remain the best forum to force change. Even when COPs are hyped as the last chance to act, the rise in the...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Jul 8, 2021
1 min

Sustainable Investment Awards 2021

The 2021 Sustainable Investment Awards seek to recognise asset managers, analysts and data providers incorporating ESG across all asset...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Apr 23, 2021
1 min

Earth Day Climate Summit Pledges and Quotes

The White House opened the two-day virtual summit, attended by 40 leaders from around the world, aimed at renewing America's leadership...

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Gustavo Bernal Torres

Jan 28, 2021
1 min

Davos 2021

With no skiing, the yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps goes virtual. Some key quotes and takeaways- The 2030 Water Resources Group shares...

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