The Hottest Trends on Corporate Sustainability for 2020 and Beyond
Over the past decade, the terms Sustainability, ESG risks, Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility have become central in discussions between policymakers, company board members, media, consumers and the society in general. While the concept has reached the mainstream, opportunities still exist for implementation, while at the same time new technologies and policies will require from […]
Florida biodiversity suffering from climate change consequences.
Florida’s wildlife is without a doubt impacted by rising sea levels, warmer temperatures on land and in water, and changes in seasonal rainfall patterns and storm events as the climate changes. Species distributions, life cycles, and interactions between predators and preys will shift in response to accelerating climate change. Climate change is also expected to […]
How do “green bonds”contribute to sustainable development and could be one of the best solutions for Climate Change?
Nikos Avlonas President and Founder of Center of Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) Not a new film of the popular series, a new type of bond known as “green bonds” are an investment tool which can, with what they generate, contribute to tackling climate change. As a consequence, more capital managers are attracted by the idea […]
Miami – do you accept the possibility of becoming uninsurable?
Miami is often cited as the city exemplifying how climate change and sea level rise are threatening coastal cities. But are residents and businesses aware of the seriousness of these threats and prepared to accept the possibility their city might become uninsurable? An insurer might at any time increase rates or opt not to insure […]
How can Miami benefit from CSE training?
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is expanding Sustainability Training and Consulting Services to Miami, Florida. These days, greater Miami is also positioning itself as a global leader in resilience and sustainability, approaching it from all fronts. It is clear that Miami has taken some important steps involving funding, regulations, policy and program implementation […]
Climate Crisis is sounding the alert in Florida.
If anyone seems to understand a bit more clearly the truths behind climate change that would be the younger generations globally. With protests taking place almost every week, it is high time education focuses on the emergent significance of the climate change issues. Twelve and counting are the states that have decided to put climate […]
Rising sea levels and other environmental challenges – is Miami’s future sustainable?
As mentioned in a previous blog article, North Bay Village, like many other areas across Florida, is beginning to notice the effects of rising sea levels. Top environmental issues in Miami are not new problems and have been raised for decades. For example, one problem is Florida allowing development on its beaches and the sea […]
Community collaboration on sustainable solutions in Miami
Engineering and business professors met with officials from the City of North Bay Village and Miami-Dade County, both looking for strategies to adapt to sea level rise. North Bay Village, like many other areas across Florida, is beginning to notice the effects of rising sea levels. The community of three islands sits squarely in the […]
Canada Elections Could Turn on Sustainability Concerns
In advance of Canada federal elections, have you noticed more political ads focused on the environment? While many have tried to turn sustainability into a partisan issue, much as it is in the US, Canada’s chief electoral officer assured NGOs that they’re free to promote combating climate change and other sustainability concerns in accordance with the […]
Canada to Lead Sustainability Finance –8 ways to influence sustainable growth
The Bank of Canada’s 2019 Financial System Review lists climate change as one of the main vulnerabilities facing Canada’s economy. The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate estimates that by 2030 the global market for solutions addressing climate change to be worth $26 trillion, creating as many as 65 million jobs globally. Canada is […]