The UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero (BGA) hosted a session at COP26 in Glasgow on November 2, 2021. Coordinated by CLG UK, the BGA is a network of leading business groups dedicated to

The UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero (BGA) hosted a session at COP26 in Glasgow on November 2, 2021. Coordinated by CLG UK, the BGA is a network of leading business groups dedicated to increasing political and business ambition for the UK's 2050 net zero emissions target.

This session explored the challenges and opportunities of a whole-economy shift to net zero. It featured high-level input from BEIS and leaders of the UK's five largest business groups: the Confederation of British Industries, Make UK, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, and Institute of Directors, discussing actions to meet the target.

SMEs are vital for achieving a net-zero economy, comprising over 90% of global businesses. A COP26 session on November 3rd in Glasgow explored the challenges and opportunities for engaging SMEs in

SMEs are vital for achieving a net-zero economy, comprising over 90% of global businesses. A COP26 session on November 3rd in Glasgow explored the challenges and opportunities for engaging SMEs in climate action, highlighting efforts by government, finance, and businesses.

The session also introduced the SME Climate Hub, a new tool launched by BSR and CISL. This free online platform provides global SMEs with essential training to decarbonize their operations, supporting their commitment to climate goals.

Jason Saul, a leading expert in social impact measurement, delivered a TEDxChicago talk titled "How to restore trust in Government."

As Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement, he advises

Jason Saul, a leading expert in social impact measurement, delivered a TEDxChicago talk titled "How to restore trust in Government."

As Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement, he advises governments, corporations, foundations, and nonprofits. His work focuses on maximizing the return on their social initiatives.

Saul is also the author of numerous books and articles on social strategy and measurement.

Technology helped the world survive COVID-19. Can it similarly tackle climate change? Climate tech offers breakthroughs, from AI-powered weather mapping to carbon-gobbling algae, suggesting

Technology helped the world survive COVID-19. Can it similarly tackle climate change? Climate tech offers breakthroughs, from AI-powered weather mapping to carbon-gobbling algae, suggesting immense potential.

However, is the tech sector poised for success, or will post-pandemic economic challenges hinder startup financing? Join Saul Griffith (Otherlab), Valerie Shen (G2VP), and Michael Wilshire (BloombergNEF) for a conversation exploring these critical questions.

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At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of

At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of new clean energy within the next 30-40 years.

Griffith noted that wind is the second-largest renewable resource after solar. Since the majority of this wind power exists at altitudes above 300 feet, kites offer a promising method for its capture.