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Almost USD 1 billion in Europe-bound Brazilian soy exposed to river port disruption annually by mid-century
Amazon deforestation disrupts the river trade that soy supply chains depend on, offering a quantifiable financial case for forest protection measures.
May 2026
Public investment in the blue economy has nearly doubled in the past decade, but funding still falls short of global needs
Investing in the sustainable ocean economy could avoid losses of USD 75-85 billion per year, while generating global benefits at a rate five times the value invested.
Hourly matching of scope 2 emissions can further incentivise decarbonisation
Scope 2 emissions accounting can be strengthened through hourly matching of a company's energy use with concurrent renewable electricity generation.
May 2026
German climate finance helps shield the country’s EUR 20 billion coffee industry, holding down prices for consumers
Germany earned USD 3.2 billion from coffee exports in 2024, yet over 98% of its green coffee imports come from climate-vulnerable regions.
May 2026
Clean energy stocks gain in value during Iran war
The Iran war's energy shock is accelerating the clean energy transition. 23 countries have announced new measures, clean energy funds are outperforming oil and gas, and investor sentiment on renewables is rising.
May 2026
The Philippines could avoid 1.7 billion pesos in coal and gas import costs by meeting its 2030 solar target
The Philippines is responding to the energy crisis by fast-tracking over 1.4 GW of renewable energy. By meeting its 2030 solar target, and moving toward renewables in the long term, the country could avoid spending USD 28 million on fossil fuel imports, ensure energy security, and surpass national climate goals.