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Forbes
15-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025: Nominations Are Open
The climate movement today is defined by contradiction: Technologically advanced, but politically fractured; globally urgent, but logistically stalled. In the U.S., landmark environmental policies are being reversed even as climate-fueled disasters intensify and cost the economy billions. Globally, companies that once led on net-zero are walking back their ambitions, revising timelines, softening disclosures, and retreating from public pledges. New reporting requirements are being introduced and immediately challenged in legislatures and boardrooms. Capital is flowing into climate solutions at record levels, but it's not always aligned with need, particularly in the Global South. Disinformation about sustainability is rising just as fast as public concern over the environment. And while AI promises breakthroughs, it's also accelerating demand for energy and infrastructure. We know what must be done, but putting solutions into practice seems more difficult than ever. Even so, progress is being made by those willing to keep building. In its second year, the Forbes Sustainability Leaders list will spotlight people turning ambition into scalable action, building solutions in an economic and political climate of uncertainty. In this moment, we're looking to honor leaders with clarity of purpose and the resolve to act when conditions are far from perfect. Forbes Last year's honorees reflected the full breadth of what climate leadership looks like today: entrepreneurs reimagining how industries operate, artists reshaping culture, and scientists reporting from the front lines. Among them were Indigenous activist Nemonte Nenquimo, whose legal and community-led efforts helped protect vast tracts of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest; Joy Belmonte, mayor of Quezon City, who advanced one of Southeast Asia's most ambitious urban climate agendas; Peter Kalmus, a NASA climate scientist whose advocacy bridges research and public communication; RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of electric vehicle company Rivian; and Catherine Coleman Flowers, whose environmental justice work confronts sanitation inequality in underserved U.S. cities. Their work was evaluated by a global panel of judges spanning science, finance, advocacy, and policy—including Laurene Powell Jobs, founder of Emerson Collective and the Waverley Street Foundation; Bill McKibben, author and founder of the global climate networks and Third Act; and Nnimmo Bassey, Nigerian poet, environmentalist, and longtime advocate for ecological justice and Indigenous rights. Forbes This September, the list will return—launching in concert with the Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit during New York Climate Week. We're seeking nominations from founders, policymakers, investors, organizers, artists, scientists, and others driving impact around the world. Whether you're building technology, restoring ecosystems, financing adaptation, or rethinking entrenched systems—we want to hear from you. See the guidelines below, and read more about our methodology here. The deadline to submit all nominations for the list is 9:00am ET on Friday, June 13, 2025. Some honorees may be widely recognized names; others may be rising leaders doing critical work behind the scenes. What unites them is not status or tenure, but forward motion—they are not being honored for legacy, but for current contributions. We're looking for individuals who are driving impact now: ambitious, inventive, and actively shaping the future. As we evaluate candidates for this year's Forbes Sustainability Leaders list, we're considering the following: Our cohort's work is authentic and delivers proven, discernible positive impacts—no greenwashed efforts. Nominees are proactive, not passive. They stand up, engage in dialogue, lead teams, and pave new paths forward. They are risk-takers. Our leaders focus on exploring new frontiers, challenging existing limits, and solving problems in unique ways. They are pioneers in their field. We look for visionaries who not only have smart solutions but also possess viable plans and the drive to scale their impact. We prioritize candidates who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability in the last few years. Our nominees strive to create solutions that benefit everyone, recognizing that sustainability is inseparable from social justice. The process to create the annual list begins with an open call for nominations. There is no application fee. Candidates are initially reviewed by Forbes staff, and finalists may be asked to provide additional information. The selection is further refined by panels of industry experts, and Forbes editors ultimately compile the most compelling candidates into the final Forbes Sustainability Leaders List, which will be presented alphabetically, not ranked.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
THE GLOBAL CAPACITY BUILDING COALITION LAUNCHES ACCELERATOR AT ECOSPERITY TO SPOTLIGHT AND SCALE CLIMATE FINANCE CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES
The inaugural GCBC Accelerator will provide high-potential projects with access to expert advisory, networks, and resources to scale solutions that work to accelerate investment in the transition in EMDEs SINGAPORE, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today at the Ecosperity Week 2025, Mary L. Schapiro, Chair of the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), announced the launch of the GCBC Accelerator, a global initiative that will identify, celebrate, and support high potential capacity building projects that mobilize sustainable finance to help bridge the investment and capacity gap in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The Accelerator, open to organizations, partnerships, or programs dedicated to building capacity in or for EMDEs, presents an exciting new opportunity for applicants to showcase their efforts supporting the development of climate finance needed to scale the energy transition. Applicants will be able to enter across three distinct categories: mobilizing sustainable finance, building climate capabilities, and fostering innovation. EMDEs, excluding China, face a nearly $2.5 trillion annual financing gap for sustainable development. Around half of this finance is expected to come from domestic resource mobilization, presenting a transformative opportunity for growth. Strengthening the capacity of financial institutions and professionals in local economies is a critical lever to unlock investment potential. Today, capacity building resources needed to scale the energy transition and sustainable development can often be fragmented, difficult to access, and unevenly targeted. The Accelerator seeks to address these barriers by spotlighting and supporting the world's most innovative and impactful capacity building initiatives that help channel capital where it's needed most. Mary Schapiro, Chair of the Global Capacity Building Coalition and Vice Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) said,"Emerging markets and developing economies need access to the tools, resources, and support necessary to accelerate the clean energy transition. This Accelerator program is designed to identify and scale innovative efforts that support capacity-building, drive economic opportunity, and help build more resilient, sustainable economies. The GCBC is excited to elevate financial institutions, civil society organizations, and others that are engaging in this critical work." The GCBC will provide tailored support for selected Accelerator initiatives, including expert advisory, communications and marketing support, partnership facilitation, as well as practical and operational support for capacity building activities. The GCBC will announce selected applicants at New York Climate Week in September 2025. By recognizing these capacity building efforts within the climate finance ecosystem and supporting them to scale and replicate, the Accelerator aims to help organizations and individuals unlock opportunities and accelerate investment in the transition across EMDEs. Full information on the Accelerator is available here. Applications close at 11:59 PM ET on July 4, 2025. About the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC) The Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC) is an unprecedented global initiative. It brings together many of the world's leading climate finance organizations to accelerate and scale climate and transition finance capacity building for financial institutions and finance professionals, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The Coalition is designed to enhance collaboration and respond to growing requests for capacity building support from financial institutions in EMDEs to meet the aims of the UN and the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG). The GCBC was launched by the U.N. Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg, alongside senior leaders of multilateral development banks, finance, and international organizations at COP28 in December 2023.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Sarah Ferguson's Double Cancer Diagnosis Influences Her Daughters To Fight For Young Victims
Sarah Ferguson's double cancer diagnosis has only fueled her desire to help others in similar situations, with her two daughters joining the noble cause. The Duchess of York, nicknamed Fergie, is famous for her philanthropic efforts, including a decades-long dedication to the Teenage Cancer Trust. The foundation resonated deeply with the British Royal Family member, who continues to raise awareness for young people with cancer. Sarah Ferguson gained her title following her then-marriage to Prince Andrew, Duke of York. She welcomed two daughters with her ex-husband, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who now support the cancer charity foundation. Ferguson addressed her double cancer diagnosis in a recent interview, noting the heartbreaking news "felt like a death sentence." She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and underwent a single mastectomy before receiving a diagnosis of malignant melanoma six months later in January 2024. However, the Duchess of York did not let her double diagnosis break her and channeled the negative energy into something positive. She focused on supporting young cancer victims through the Teenage Cancer Trust, which influenced her two daughters to support the charity. She addressed her children's move to join her noble cause ahead of a joint outing with them to raise awareness for young people with cancer. "I was 63 when I was diagnosed with cancer for the first time, and cancer at any age is traumatic," Ferguson told The Times, adding: "But as adults, we have maturity and life experience to help us advocate for ourselves and cope with challenges. We can seek help if we need it, and most importantly, your voices are, sadly, often taken more seriously." Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie shall visit teenage cancer victims at a facility in London on Wednesday, April 23. The proud mother noted the outing held a special place in her heart, not only because her children supported her goal but to raise awareness for the young souls suffering. "It's incredibly important to me to seek to amplify the voices and experiences of people with cancer who receive less attention, whose voices are not listened to, and who can be overlooked," Ferguson explained. She noted these young victims were "consistently neglected by those developing health plans and policies." Ferguson stressed that young people, especially teenagers and young adults, were disadvantaged. "This is because they are more likely to experience rare cancers or are too old to take part in pediatric trials and too young for adult trials," she explained. "We must find solutions to these challenges and save more young lives." While launching the new Youth Impact Council at New York Climate Week in September 2024, Ferguson opened up about her feelings following her double cancer diagnosis. At the time, she told PEOPLE, "I think that you never really get rid of the worry about health." Confessing further, she said: "For every sort of melanoma, you never really know where it is. You look at everything, and you're certainly more aware. It's been an extraordinary journey to have gone through a mastectomy, and then you have to keep having checks, and then you think you're going to get it again. It's a lot of very fragile mind work." She doubled down on her health battles, paving the way for understanding the struggles of younger victims, saying: "I think that also gives me empathy to understand the fragility of the mind. A lot of young people have fragile, vulnerable times, with cyberbullying and chronic cruelty from other people." A year before her cancer awareness efforts with her daughters, The Blast covered Ferguson's reaction to King Charles and Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis. She applauded the duo for being honest about their experiences, noting: "They are an example to all families going through their own journeys of health." Kate's chemotherapy video struck a chord with Ferguson, who hailed the Princess of Wales for her moving words. "I love how the Princess reassured everyone, saying, I'm always there for you. I love that video. It was a beautiful video with beautiful words," the Duchess of York chimed. Additionally, Ferguson reflected on King Charles' first public appearance after revealing his cancer diagnosis. He visited the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital in London, with the Duchess labeling his move "very brave" and "very courageous." Ferguson's sweet comments about King Charles and Kate might stem from the support she received following her second cancer diagnosis. After announcing her malignant melanoma, the monarch reportedly supported the Duchess of York by sending her a heartfelt letter. At the time, a source claimed the move strengthened the bond between Ferguson and the King, saying: "The King and Sarah are incredibly fond of one another, and now they have bonded over their respective cancer diagnosis with an exchange of letters." "Cancer is a wicked disease that affects so many individuals and their families, and it's clear that extra support from loved ones and the extended cancer community can help immeasurably," the source added. Will more members of the Royal Family join Sarah Ferguson's efforts to raise awareness for young people with cancer?
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PDAC 2025: Kazakh uranium miners look to take advantage of nuclear resurgence
Kazakhstan, the world's largest uranium producer, is hoping to capitalise on a nuclear power resurgence, according to mining executives speaking at PDAC 2025 in Toronto yesterday (2 March). Opening the panel discussion, Dastan Kosherbayev, chief director for strategy and international development at state-owned Kazatomprom, said a second uranium renaissance is 'actively developing' and 'demand is robust'. 'The nuclear sphere is receiving support, not only from political entities, but from financial institutions as well,' he added, pointing to an agreement signed by 14 financial institutions during New York Climate Week in September 2024. Kosherbayev also referenced the Net Zero Nuclear initiative, which calls for a tripling of nuclear energy by 2050. Cameco, which owns Inkai 3 through a 40:60 joint venture with Kazatomprom, joined the initiative as a strategic partner in February 2025. 'The primary benefit from the [nuclear industry] rejuvenation [is that] we are expecting demand to increase significantly with structural shortfalls in production,' said Sean Quinn, senior vice-president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Cameco. Quinn also pointed to Cameco's ambition to gain a greater foothold in the conversion and enrichment space. 'As the uranium industry reboots itself… we are looking to our investment in Westinghouse and other fuel cycle opportunities like GLE [Global Laser Enrichment] that can give us even greater exposure,' he said. GLE is the licensee of the proprietary Separation of Isotopes by Laser EXcitation laser uranium enrichment technology. Cameco is the commercial lead for the GLE project with a 49% interest and an option to attain a majority interest of 75%. Meanwhile, Kosherbayev pointed to Kazatomprom's ambition to expand its footprint in the nuclear fuel cycle and rare earth space, as outlined in Kazatomprom's strategy for 2025–34, released in January. 'Conversion and enrichment projects may come as lucrative. Of course, we would like to expand outputs in these areas but not at any cost,' he stated. Kosherbayev added that Kazatomprom has identified rare earth element by-products such as scandium at some of its mines and that the company is currently testing potential equipment to separate these by-products efficiently. 'Should that happen, we are going to pursue some industrial-sized opportunities,' he said. However, he noted that natural uranium remains Kazatomprom's largest revenue stream, accounting for around 90% of sales. Kazakhstan was the world's leading uranium producer in 2024, contributing 38% of global output and delivering a 10.4% increase compared with 2023, according to a recent report from GlobalData, Mining Technology's parent company. The country's uranium industry is poised for significant growth, with production projected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030, culminating in an estimated output of 30,500 tonnes by 2030, GlobalData's report added. "PDAC 2025: Kazakh uranium miners look to take advantage of nuclear resurgence" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
