The Earth is contending with converging environmental crises that are inextricably linked and compounding: climate change and the accelerating destruction of our natural ecosystems. Without bold and prompt action, business leaders and policy makers risk degrading the quality of human life, the health of the natural environment, and the vibrancy of the global economy, write global managing partner Bob Sternfels and Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum. In fact, at the current pace of investment, net zero emissions would be attainable only by 2069—almost 20 years behind target—and the untapped net-zero opportunity could be worth trillions by 2030. This Earth Day, take some time to explore these insights on what it could take to achieve net-zero emissions, restore natural capital, and protect our one and only home for years to come.
Seizing the momentum to build resilience for a future of sustainable inclusive growth
The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring
The energy transition: A region-by-region agenda for near-term action
Nature in the balance: What companies can do to restore natural capital
Climate investing: Continuing breakout growth through uncertain times
Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their wallets
Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing
Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas
Net-zero heat: Long-duration energy storage to accelerate energy system decarbonization
What will it take for nuclear power to meet the climate challenge?
Scaling green businesses: Next moves for leaders
Forward Thinking on working at the interface of the environment and business with Justin Adams
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