Triodos Bank's chief economist, Hans Stegeman, is Sustainable Planet's environmental figure of the week.
Madrid, Oct 16 (EFEverde).- Triodos Bank 's chief economist, Hans Stegeman, is the environmental figure of the week in Planeta Sostenible, EFEverde's environmental newsletter. Writing for EFEverde's #CreadoresDeOpiniónVerde, Hans Stegeman argues that the financial sector's voluntary commitments "have failed" and that only laws can guarantee real climate action.
"As long as governments fail to implement binding legislative measures requiring banks to align their portfolios with a low-carbon future, the financial sector will continue to drag its feet," Stegeman says.
The expert defends the need for clear and ambitious regulation so that finance becomes an ally of the climate and not an obstacle to global decarbonization.
Green opinion makersIn the Green Opinion Makers space, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu emphasizes that “together we can be better” at transforming food systems.
For his part, SUNCINE president Claudio Lauria reflects on collective responsibility in the face of the climate emergency with the message: "Whoever wants to hear, let them hear. Whoever wants to see, let them see!"
EFEverde director Arturo Larena also offers Six key guides for journalists ahead of COP30 and the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement , a reference text for coverage of the upcoming climate summit.
Latinos and the climate crisisWe also want to inform you that the Sachamama platform will present the 2025 edition of the list of the 100 Most Committed Latinos in the Face of the Climate Crisis on October 24th , an initiative that recognizes Spanish-speaking leaders who promote climate action and sustainability around the world.
The list, published annually to coincide with International Climate Change Day , highlights the role of the Latino community in the transition to a low-carbon and resilient development model.
The selected profiles often include activists, scientists, politicians, communicators, and businesspeople committed to green transformation and climate justice.
The environmental cartoonGraphic humor returns to EFEverde with two cartoons focusing on environmental impact and current ecological issues.
The Green Cartoon section, written by Víctor Solís (@Visoor) , is entitled “Flying in high season is very expensive (migratory birds)” , a clever critique of the environmental cost of human travel and the alterations to birds’ natural routes.
For his part, Pedro Pablo G. May (MAY) presents in Mundo May the illustration on the abandonment of the EU's Life Programme
Biodiversity and educationWe discuss the LIFE Kantauribai project and the new technique of using environmental DNA to track endangered species in rivers and ecosystems in the northern Iberian Peninsula.
In the educational field, there is good news: the Antonio Machado School in Jerez has won a European award for its innovative climate education program, which focuses on local action and environmental awareness among students.
Other newsThe Hinrich-IMD Index places economies less dependent on natural resources as leaders in sustainable trade. European supervisors , however, warn of gaps in information on investments considered "green."
The European Union has announced €618 million to boost the energy transition in Africa, in addition to updating the design of electronic chargers , which will save an additional 3% in energy.
On the other hand, MEPs support lowering the sustainability requirements applicable to companies, while Italy, Spain, and France lead the ranking of countries with the most products certified with the European Ecolabel .
Climate emergencyThe planet has recorded its largest increase in CO₂ since records began, reaching historic levels. Scientists also warn that coral reefs could become the first ecosystem to collapse due to global warming.
Journalist José Luis Fernández Checa analyzes the thirty years of Climate Change Summits (COP) in EFEverde, taking stock of the achievements and the tasks ahead to keep the 1.5ºC goal alive.
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