Critical tipping points for the Amazon rainforest are examined amidst Brazil’s presidential election and rising deforestation rates. This update features an analysis of the SEC investigation into Climate Action 100+ and the launch of a new organisation to recognise sustainability competencies in Malaysia. It also details Nest’s £3.5 billion shift to an active emerging markets ESG strategy. Additional coverage includes the launch of SBTN 2.0 and a review of South Korea’s mandatory ESG disclosure framework alongside FAO research on the financial returns of One Health.

Senior UK food executives warn that environmental degradation and climate change pose significant financial risks to supply chains. Current industry focus on short-term growth masks structural vulnerabilities. Investors are urged to challenge board capabilities and demand long-term resilience strategies to secure future profitability and food security.

This 2026 report evaluates global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. It reveals that only 36 per cent of targets are on track, with progress hindered by financing gaps and climate crises. The document also highlights the critical role of data and AI in future monitoring.

Global Footprint Network identifies Earth Overshoot Day 2026 as 30 July. While the date appears later than in 2025, underlying ecological overshoot is at record levels. The report details nowcasting methodologies using proxy data to overcome UN data lags and highlights significant updates to carbon and trade accounting.

Embera Partners is a strategic advisory firm that provides services to finance-sector stakeholders, focusing on management consulting and transformational change. The firm specializes in areas such as risk, regulatory compliance, and project management to support sustainable organizational development.

The Global Climate Policy Project is a collaborative research initiative between Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that focuses on international climate policy and energy economics.

The Israel Innovation Authority is an independent, statutory agency that serves as the strategic support and investment arm of the Israeli government. It focuses on cultivating the nation’s high-tech ecosystem through national programs, funding for startups, and strategic policy development.