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• COVID-19 Has Upended The Global Labor Market

  Published 18 September 2021 | viewed 1,079 times

  From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work. These interruptions are likely to have…

• Can The Global Shipping Industry Really Go Green?

  Published 09 September 2021 | viewed 1,418 times

  As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing for governments and businesses alike, the shipping industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. In late August…

• Is It Possible To Eliminate Greenwashing?

  Published 04 September 2021 | viewed 1,404 times

  An initiative that encourages companies to meet science-based emissions targets has seen significant growth in recent months. The success of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)…

• How Can Emerging Markets Capitalize On Geothermal Energy’s Potential?

  Published 11 August 2021 | viewed 1,417 times

  While solar and wind are the dominant segments in the transition to renewables, a number of emerging markets are looking to geothermal sources as a…

• Will Extensive Vaccination Programs Help GCC Nations Return To Normal?

  Published 07 August 2021 | viewed 2,154 times

  With schools, businesses and borders re-opening across much of the region, several GCC countries are beginning to resume pre-pandemic levels of activity. Does this mark…

• Can G7 Countries Compete With China’s Belt And Road Initiative?

  Published 29 July 2021 | viewed 2,844 times

  Following the expansion of Chinese-led projects in many emerging markets over the past decade, the G7 has unveiled its own initiative to support global infrastructure…

• Climate Friendly Banks: The Key To A Sustainable Energy Transformation?

  Published 24 July 2021 | viewed 1,260 times

  Amid an increased focus on environmental sustainability, the idea of fossil fuel “bad banks” is gaining traction globally. The concept refers to special companies specifically…

• Creating A Blueprint For A Sustainable Future In Latin America

  Published 10 July 2021 | viewed 1,002 times

  As Latin America continues its economic recovery from Covid-19, countries in the region are increasingly looking towards the circular economy as a platform for sustainable…

• Can A “Green Bitcoin” Solve Crypto’s Sustainability Problem?

  Published 01 July 2021 | viewed 1,033 times

  Amid a rise in demand for cryptocurrencies, especially in emerging markets, and an increased appetite for sustainable finance globally, efforts are under way to develop…

• Emerging Markets Are Racing To Halt The Plastic Pandemic

  Published 29 June 2021 | viewed 1,800 times

  Covid-19 led to a sharp rise in the production of single-use plastics, a significant proportion of which end up in the world’s oceans. With the…

• The Middle East Is Doubling Down On Its ESG Ambitions

  Published 22 June 2021 | viewed 1,699 times

  As industries around the world increasingly turn towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies to support their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, focus is sharpening…

• How Will Net Zero 2050 Plans Affect Emerging Markets?

  Published 20 June 2021 | viewed 3,035 times

  Climate concerns are driving an acceleration in the global transition towards environmentally sustainable energy sources, with significant implications for emerging markets as they seek to…

• Is A Renewable Energy Boom Coming To The Middle East?

  Published 14 March 2021 | viewed 6,916 times

  The coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness among GCC countries of the importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards. If current trends continue, then…

• Middle East Producers Are Desperate For Higher Oil Prices

  Published 02 March 2021 | viewed 13,979 times

  A combination of continued production cuts and an increase in economic activity has prompted oil prices to return to pre-pandemic levels – a factor that…

• Is Mexico’s Road To Recovery Paved In Precious Metals?

  Published 13 February 2021 | viewed 6,621 times

  Mining was heavily disrupted last year as a result of Covid-19, with most mines and projects suspended for a number of months, before resuming activity…

• The Global Car Industry Is Finally Set To Rebound

  Published 27 January 2021 | viewed 2,495 times

  The global automotive industry took a significant hit last year on the back of a Covid-19-related slump in activity. However, a more positive global outlook…

• Tourism Industry Set To Recover Sooner Than Expected

  Published 25 November 2020 | viewed 3,331 times

  On November 9 US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech announced that a jointly developed vaccine candidate was effective at preventing more than…

• The Oil Price Crash Has Made Diversification Vital For Gulf Nations

  Published 19 November 2020 | viewed 1,539 times

  While many Gulf nations were already working to diversify their economies prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the subsequent economic downturn and collapse in oil prices…

• How COVID-19 Is Transforming The Auto Industry

  Published 11 September 2020 | viewed 3,034 times

  Automotive players in Turkey expect up to 8m used car sales in 2020 as a pre-pandemic shortage of new vehicles is exacerbated by supply chain…

• How COVID Nearly Killed Public Transport

  Published 20 August 2020 | viewed 1,416 times

  Many of the emerging world’s mass transit systems have seen demand nosedive as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns, social distancing, and remote working…