Eric Usher

Half our planet was unprotected, until now.

This month, the BBNJ Agreement or the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force, marking one of the most significant environmental agreements of our lifetime.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/q3K250Y0ueA

I'm destroyed Michael, thinking the roads were now in safer hands. Beat wishes anyway, to all those getting behind a Pragma wheel!

Go get'm Michael!

Migratory birds travel unthinkable distances, connecting countries and supporting 🌍 food systems with pollination.

As our world rapidly urbanises & habitats come under threat, we must protect these world travellers with shared urban spaces.

More on #WorldMigratoryBirdDay: worldmigratorybirdday.org

YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast How Solar Is Saving Newborns' Lives in Sierra Leone — Episode 204: Project Bo

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YouTube flagged our @cleaninguppod.bsky.social documentary on #ProjectBo as political advertising. 😬

Using #solar power to help save babies' lives is NOT political! 🌞

We've re-edited, now we REALLY need your likes, comments, RTs and shares to get the word out! 🙏

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A line graph depicting the average number of days it took to install a gigawatt of solar energy capacity worldwide from 2001 to 2023. The vertical axis represents the number of days on a logarithmic scale, spanning from 1 to 1000 days. The horizontal axis indicates the years from 2001 to 2023. In 2004, the average time was about 1 year, which is marked on the graph. A downward trend shows significant decreases in installation time over the years. By 2010, it took under 30 days, and by 2015, just over 7 days. The most notable point is in 2023, where it dropped to about 1 day on average for installation. The data source is attributed to IRENA (2024), with calculation by Our World in Data, and the chart is identified as CC BY, indicating it is licensed for sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit.

In 2004, it took the world a year to add a gigawatt of solar power — now it takes a day

Leadership shifts...

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YouTube video by UNEP FI Banking on Sustainability Case Studies | Financial Health & Inclusion | ENG

What role do banks have in promoting financial health and inclusion? Check out this video on approaches being taken around the world. #PrinciplesResponsibleBanking

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Human Rights Toolkit <br> for Financial Institutions Policy Clear commitments to respecting human rights provide the basis for a financial institution’s human rights approach. Read more Human Rights Due Diligence Human rights due diligence allows...

At UNEP FI we're pleased to launch our new Human Rights Toolkit, a step-by-step approach to helping financial institutions align their practices with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).

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China’s Installed Renewables Achieved Yet Another Record in 2024 China broke its own record in installing renewable power in 2024, as the world’s top polluter continues to push its energy transition while the US shifts away from fighting climate change.

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electric/hybrid vehicles now account for more than half of passenger vehicle sales in china

And there it is: China emissions down 0.3% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to Carbon Monitor's estimate

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What will it take to land a #PlasticsTreaty and bridge the gaps to #BeatPlasticPollution by 2040?

Join UNEP’s @ingerandersen.bsky.social and others at World Economic Forum’s #WEF25 to explore solutions for governments and businesses to tackle this crisis: www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...

World’s addiction to fossil fuels is ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says UN chief António Guterres makes warning to leaders at Davos days after Donald Trump pulled US out of Paris climate agreement

World’s addiction to fossil fuels is ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says UN chief #Climate

2025 is another crucial year for environmental diplomacy.

From securing a #PlasticsTreaty to faster, credible #ParisAgreement progress, now is the time for countries & business to step up.

At #WEF25, I joined @financialtimes.com in the #FTDavos studio to discuss opportunities and challenges ahead.

An old postcard from COP15 rings more true than ever before. Crafty Korean humour.

Adding in @nicolaranger.bsky.social and @rkyte365.bsky.social
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Now with @billweil.bsky.social added as well

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2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times As we close the chapter on 2024, the imperative for the financial sector to spearhead the transition to a more inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon economy has never been clearer. The persistent...

It's been a rough year by some accounts - 2024 in Review: UNEP FI and its members continue to drive change in challenging times.
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New guidance from UN Women and UNEP FI – Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Women and girls experience inequality across many areas of life. Systemic barriers, such as structural discrimination, adverse social and gender norms, and the disproportionate share of unpaid...

UNEP FI co-authored guidance with UN Women on Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Target Setting Guidance for Banks. Provides clear, actionable steps for banks to prioritise women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community.

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Your starter pack for those active in the climate and sustainable finance space.
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Podcast – Ep.5 Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI

A nice discussion with EQT's Bahare Haghshenas, Global Head of Sustainable Transformation, covering European regulatory developments, expectations around transition planning and the continued evolution of the sustainable finance landscape.
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Podcast – Ep.5 Eric Usher, Head of UNEP FI

A nice discussion with EQT's Bahare Haghshenas, Global Head of Sustainable Transformation, covering European regulatory developments, expectations around transition planning and the continued evolution of the sustainable finance landscape.
pw.eqtgroup.com/thinq/sustai...

Your starter pack for those active in the climate and sustainable finance space.
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Opening the Action Days High-Level Plenaries between #BuildingBridges2024 and #GRT2024, a discussion on the state of #SustainableFinance ensued, in light of current geopolitical and environmental contexts, in the hopes of "accelerating system change through finance".

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A pleasure to speak alongside Janet Yellen, Mark Carney, Johan Rockstrom and others at the Cornell-OFR Conference on Climate-related Risks and Financial Stability

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