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Why Isn’t There More Organic Farmland in the US?
Why Isn’t There More Organic Farmland in the US?

IS REGENERATIVE AG VIABLE AT SCALE? - One can’t help but wonder how organic farming in the US would be different if we had continued to let farmers define and protect organic through regional certification bodies.

Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws
Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws

SUPPLY CHAIN - These laws have been several years in the making — enough time for proactive companies to develop mechanisms to ensure their supply chains are free of deforestation, human rights abuses and forced labor. And while Europe is leading, other markets are likely to follow.

Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations

REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY - The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience.

US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience
US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience

FINANCE & INVESTMENT - Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs.

Comms Industry Alliance Calls for ‘Responsible Communication’ to Become 18th SDG
Comms Industry Alliance Calls for ‘Responsible Communication’ to Become 18th SDG

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS - The Global Alliance for PR and Communication Management calls on global leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to recognize the critical importance of responsible communication in achieving a sustainable future — and outlines a multi-pronged approach toward achieving a proposed SDG 18.

Will New Ecodesign Regulation Make Sustainable Products the Norm for EU Consumers?
Will New Ecodesign Regulation Make Sustainable Products the Norm for EU Consumers?

CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Brands, take heed: This legislation will apply to all products that are sold in Europe, not just manufactured in the region — impacting manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and sellers all around the world.

Leading Academics Urge UN to Extend, Reframe SDGs
Leading Academics Urge UN to Extend, Reframe SDGs

ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE - 10 distinguished climate researchers have called on the UN to give its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a much-needed refresh — by extending the timeline to 2050 and providing greater clarity around specific goals, among other recommendations.

From Funding to Action: Empowering Farmers Through RCPP
From Funding to Action: Empowering Farmers Through RCPP

FINANCE & INVESTMENT - The USDA's $1.5B investment in the RCPP will advance climate-smart agriculture in the US while expanding the number, reach and variety of conservation programs. Realizing the full potential of this funding requires intentional action and collaboration across the agricultural ecosystem.

Pioneering Vermont Law Adds Momentum to Climate-Accountability Fight
Pioneering Vermont Law Adds Momentum to Climate-Accountability Fight

REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY - Vermont's Climate Superfund Act is the latest in a growing wave of climate-driven political and legal attempts to hold the fossil-fuel industry accountable for its role in accelerating climate change.

Report: High Seas Treaty Offers Historic Opportunity for Climate Adaptation
Report: High Seas Treaty Offers Historic Opportunity for Climate Adaptation

CIRCULAR ECONOMY - In a new paper, scientists detail how the soon-to-be-ratified Treaty can help protect marine species as climate change continues to warm the oceans.

Latest Ban on ‘High-Carbon’ Ads Shows Appetite for Clean-Energy Transition
Latest Ban on ‘High-Carbon’ Ads Shows Appetite for Clean-Energy Transition

ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE - Edinburgh’s recent ban on ads for fossil fuels and other high-carbon products exemplifies a desire to shift those ad spaces toward cleaner, more viable alternatives and ads that promote low-carbon behaviors.

WA Ballot Initiative Could Stymy National Efforts to Put a Price on Carbon
WA Ballot Initiative Could Stymy National Efforts to Put a Price on Carbon

REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY - I-2117 is already destabilizing the state’s landmark carbon market — confusing businesses and creating uncertainty about the future of climate policy.

Big Lessons for Sustainable Finance from Financial Economic Crime
Big Lessons for Sustainable Finance from Financial Economic Crime

FINANCE & INVESTMENT - The two fields may seem wildly different; however, when it comes to conducting client due diligence and collecting data, there are clear lessons sustainable finance professionals can learn from their counterparts in financial economic crime.

ESG Practitioners Both Confident, Confused in Dynamic Reporting Landscape
ESG Practitioners Both Confident, Confused in Dynamic Reporting Landscape

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS - Workiva’s third annual survey gathered the thoughts of more than 2,000 professionals involved in ESG reporting across the corporate landscape.

Will a Global Plastics Treaty Effectively Curb Plastic Pollution?
Will a Global Plastics Treaty Effectively Curb Plastic Pollution?

MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Not at this rate: In one corner, industry bodies and petrochemical companies call for enhanced recycling and the increased use of materials with recycled content. In the other, climate campaigners continue to push for cuts in production — an argument that won’t be resolved anytime soon.

Is Bipartisan Climate Policy Possible in the US?
Is Bipartisan Climate Policy Possible in the US?

REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY - The reality of climate change’s existence is not the debate that voters are interested in anymore: They have experienced it firsthand and care about solutions.

As Droughts Zap South America’s Hydroelectric Energy, What Can Be Done?
As Droughts Zap South America’s Hydroelectric Energy, What Can Be Done?

CIRCULAR ECONOMY - As our climate systems become more erratic, clean sources of energy will become ever more precious; and scaling and diversifying sustainable ways to harness it will be key to our survival.

A Buzzworthy Solution: The World's First Government-Approved Bee Vaccine
A Buzzworthy Solution: The World's First Government-Approved Bee Vaccine

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY - Dalan Animal Health introduces the inaugural USDA conditionally licensed vaccine for honeybees, providing a prophylactic solution to safeguard the global honeybee population from lethal infectious diseases.

Is Misinformation Derailing Climate Action in Agriculture?
Is Misinformation Derailing Climate Action in Agriculture?

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS - In this, the biggest election year in history, Changing Markets Foundation investigates the damaging spread of misinformation online concerning the meat and dairy industry and how it is influencing both policy and public opinion.

If Circularity Is Now a Megatrend, Why Does Material Extraction Continue to Rise?
If Circularity Is Now a Megatrend, Why Does Material Extraction Continue to Rise?

CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Deloitte and Circle Economy Foundation identify ongoing gaps in circular policies and approaches and outlines a roadmap to unlock capital, implement policy, and unlock skills and human capital needed for a robust circular economy capable of meeting the material challenges of the Anthropocene.