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All eyes are on the US after President-elect Joe Biden announced that the US will rejoin the Paris climate agreement weeks after the Trump administration formally pulled out. The Paris Accord which affirmed the commitments of countries to combat the detrimental effects from the human impact on climate change, is now approaching its 5th anniversary. In our December Literature Digest, we look at what steps are being or can be taken to make the difference in global efforts to save our planet.
Here's what you need to know about the Paris climate agreement (World Economic Forum)
8 ways climate change is already impacting you (Mashable)
Four encouraging signs as businesses wake up to importance of tackling climate change (Forbes)
Why climate change is getting the attention of world's wealthy investors (CNBC)
Can sending fewer emails really save the planet? (BBC)
How museums could inspire radical action (The Conversation)
Green Shoots
As part of UOBAM’s continued efforts to promote sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in our approach to investing and our company’s culture, here are our Green Shoots selections.
Here’s why the business of sustainability has come of age (World Economic Forum)
Why the 'products-as-a-service' model is reaching a tipping point (Business Insider)
Eight sustainable destinations for 2021 and beyond (National Geographic UK)
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