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Human and Social Development: The COP30 Agenda (5)
Introduction On a global scale, human and social development is an intrinsic aspect of furthering sustainability and climate change resilience.…
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Urban and Water Resilience: The COP30 Agenda (4)
Introduction When discussing the realities of the adverse effects of climate change, it’s crucial to keep in mind that cities…
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Agricultural and Food System Transformation: The COP30 Agenda (3)
Food security has emerged as an important aspect of the sustainability conversation with a 2025 United Nations report stating that…
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Sustainable Forest Management, Ocean Conservation, and Biodiversity: The COP30 Agenda (2)
Introduction Brazil’s national territory consists of approximately 58.5% to 59.3% of forest area with an estimated 98% being naturally occurring.…
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Energy Transition, Industry, and Transport: The COP 30 Agenda (1)
Introduction With COP 30 officially scheduled to hold from November 10 to November 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, all sustainability…
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Bridging the ESG Gap: Why Sustainability Still Struggles in the Boardroom
In various boardrooms in Qatar and across the GCC Region, there is a significant gap that keeps getting wider. On…
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ESG Insight – Integrating Biodiversity and Carbon Markets: A New Horizon for Qatar’s ESG Future
Introduction In 2025, JPMorgan Chase and Carbon Direct provided six core principles to guide biodiversity integration. These principles focus on…
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Aligning Corporate Goals With National Sustainability Objectives: A Roadmap for Effective ESG Strategy Implementation
Corporate alignment with national sustainability objectives has gained significant priority. It determines the extent to which companies in Qatar and…
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Navigating the Green Finance Landscape: How to Access Opportunities and Bypass Challenges
The concept of green finance across the MENA and GCC regions is gaining a significant foothold for businesses in the…
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Legal Insight – Potential Legal Risks of Failing to Disclose Climate‑Related Financial Risks in Qatar’s Capital Markets
Introduction As climate change intensifies and international investors demand greater transparency, financial regulators worldwide are tightening disclosure frameworks. In Qatar,…
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ESG Insight – The UN Endorsement of the GRI Standard: Impact and Expectations
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) held in Seville from June 30th to the 3rd of July…
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ESG Insight – Why are ESG Reporting Standards Becoming Mandatory?
Introduction As investors, consumers, employees, and other stakeholders continue to gain awareness of sustainability, they have come to demand accountability…
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ESG Insight – Why Stricter ESG Oversight is Driving Down Greenwashing Activities in Qatar
In the business world, it’s not uncommon to see companies try to get an edge over their competitors. Unfortunately, when…
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Partnerships and Sustainability: How Business Deals are Advancing Solar Projects in the GCC Region
Introduction The GCC region is increasingly prioritizing solar energy as it continues progressive march towards a renewable and sustainable future.…
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ESG Insight – Why Integrating Circular Economy Principles in GCC Construction is an Urgent ESG Imperative
Introduction: A Sector at a Crossroads The construction industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is booming powered by…
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