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Iran’s Water Crisis Worsens
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Soaring summer temperatures in Iran and widespread blackouts have pushed the government to shut down public offices in at least 12 provinces and warn of a possible nationwide week-long closure to conserve energy, according to Iran Open Data.
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The states are legally responsible for tackling climate change
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Sovereign states are not only responsible for tackling fossil fuel damage, they have to make redress, according to a recent ground-breaking ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
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Sustainable Development Goals at the 10-year mark
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The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals seek to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030, all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They cover sustainability-related topics such as inequality and climate change. On the 10th anniversary of their launch, Berenice Lasfargues looks at progress on their implementation and the usefulness of the SDGs for investors.
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Satellite Data Can Enable Solutions for Smart Cities
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tellite data can be a key enabler of this shift, providing a unique vantage point to optimize resource management, prioritize environmental stewardship, and take urban planning to another level.
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Sizing the $9 trillion climate adaptation investment opportunity
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Private sector climate investing has traditionally focused primarily on decarbonization, often overlooking the equally urgent need for climate adaptation. But with elevated physical climate risks becoming more likely and adaptation needs required at all levels of society, companies offering adaptation solutions are emerging as a complementary and increasingly investible part of the broader climate response.
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Jordan Introduces Agricultural Risk Mitigation Fund Law
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The law, issued by Prime Ministry Decision No. (20) of 2025, restructures the Agricultural Risk Management Fund to serve as a more inclusive and responsive financial safety net for farmers.
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Syria rebuilds its economy from the ashes of war
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Rebuilding Syria’s economy will be a monumental challenge. At a high growth rate of 7% per year, it would still take over 30 years for Syria to catch up to its pre-war trajectory. Even with exceptionally strong growth of 10%, the process would stretch over two decades.
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New Era in Climate Accountability
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Last week, perhaps the most significant event in a decade of climate justice actions occurred in The Hague. Namely, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on the obligations of nation states in respect of climate change.
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How AI is building the future of our cities
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Ever been stuck in traffic and thought, “Surely, there’s a better way to design this city?” Or walked past a giant new building and wondered if it would be an energy-guzzling monster?
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