Global Scans · Sustainability · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the world strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, initiatives like the solar-powered water project serve as beacons of hope. The Borgen Project
• [New] By mandating the employment of at least one Omani citizen in foreign investors' businesses, Oman seeks to create sustainable employment opportunities, enhance skills development, and foster economic growth that benefits both investors and local population. Times of Oman
• [New] By prioritising infrastructure investment and fostering collaboration between governments, private sector stakeholders, and development partners, Africa can unlock its full potential and achieve sustainable and inclusive development. Engineering News
• [New] China's three major stock exchanges, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Beijing Stock Exchange, have announced new sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies to begin mandatory disclosure on ESG related topics in 2026. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
• [New] Dynamic growth of LTCI premium is essential in dealing with current deficit around 2050 and realizing Zhejiang's LTCI sustainability in the long-run. BioMed Central
• [New] Solving the LNG infrastructure gap on the West Coast will play a vital role in creating new markets for lower-emission fuels and a more sustainable maritime industry. MarineLink
• [New] Clean Food Group secures £2.5M in funding led by Clean Growth Fund for its sustainable oil and fat substitutes, aiming for a 2025 commercial launch. Nutrition Capital Network
• [New] Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air has announced plans to run 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, and it is turning to U.K.-based biofuel company Firefly, which turns sewage sludge into jet fuel, to make it happen. Fortune Europe
• [New] When operational, the proposed Alcohol-to-Jet facility would produce about 100 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel per year, around 10% of the sustainable aviation fuel that the UK plans to use by 2030. Business News Wales
• [New] While renewable energy sources gain prominence globally oil and gas will continue to play a role, as an energy source thereby fuelling demand for OCTG to sustain exploration endeavours. Virtue Market Research
• [New] There is space for every commodity, including PGMs, as the world will not transition [to sustainable energy] overnight. Mining Weekly
• [New] The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at 5% for the sixth consecutive time since July, saying it will look for signs that slowing inflation is sustained before moving on rate cuts. CBC
• [New] Working together with Ontario businesses and workers, the federal government, municipalities, Indigenous communities, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders, we are going to connect Ontario with global markets to develop an economically sustainable low-carbon hydrogen sector. Ontario.ca
• Environmental crimes like land grabbing, illegal deforestation, and poaching hinder climate action, deter investment in sustainable practices, and threaten biodiversity across major biomes worldwide. Mongabay Environmental News
• The adoption of AI technologies has the potential to align with the sustainability objectives of the Serbian hotel industry, fostering economic, social, and environmental benefits. MDPI
• The adoption of AI technologies in the Serbian hotel industry has the potential to significantly contribute to sustainability goals. MDPI
• Beyond facilitating sustainable living on Earth, space data plays a pivotal role in aiding decision-makers in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• The integration of space data in international development projects holds immense potential for fostering sustainability and addressing global challenges. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• As climate change becomes a looming threat across the globe, Indigenous communities in the USA are strongly advocating for the widespread adoption of their ancient techniques, which have sustained their populations for millennia. Geographical
• Digitalization and the use of connected devices are only expected to grow as technology rapidly evolves to offer even more capabilities, as well as provide solutions to global challenges, such as climate change resilience and sustainable socioeconomic development. TechAfrica News
• Ontario will consider information sessions to increase awareness of new applications for hydrogen and other clean fuels to improve industrial competitiveness as investors consider their environmental and sustainability goals. Ontario.ca
• Working together with Ontario businesses and industrial partners, the federal government, municipalities, Indigenous communities, academic institutions and other key stakeholders, we are going to connect Ontario with global markets to develop an economically sustainable low-carbon hydrogen sector. Ontario.ca

Last updated: 22 April 2024