Economist Impact

In this week’s newsletter, we explore how demographic shifts—declining birth rates and rising life expectancy—are driving up the old-age dependency ratio. This trend is placing pressure on individuals, economies, and public services, while underscoring the urgent need for effective long-term management of chronic illnesses.

Hurricane Beryl, formed from a tropical wave off the African coast on June 25th, became the earliest recorded category-five hurricane. Despite the headlines, Beryl wasn’t unusual. Learn why. https://lnkd.in/ecbUq7xQ

SOS Carbon, the 2024 Ocean Changemakers winner, is advancing Sargassum solutions and a sustainable blue bioeconomy. Discover how they're turning challenges into actionable solutions for a more sustainable future for our oceans. https://lnkd.in/gtNyDtcQ

Our work, Value Chain Navigator, supported by Infosys, has been nominated in two categories at The Anthem Awards! 🎉 If you haven’t had the chance to vote yet, here’s how you can support us: Anthem Community Voice - Sustainability - Product, Innovation: http://econimpact.co/EH Anthem Community Voice - Sustainability - Awareness - Research Project: http://econimpact.co/EI Thank you for your support!

Over 12,000 lives were lost and US$200bn in damages incurred in 2023 due to #ClimateChange. UN Climate Change High-Level Climate Champions, COP28 Razan Al Mubarak and Dr. Johan Rockström of the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research stress that to prevent further loss, we must halve emissions within five years and limit warming to 1.5°C. https://lnkd.in/gsDcMYK4 #COP29

Climate change is here, and the question is how we can lessen the impacts. We surveyed 5,000 residents across 10 cities and consulted experts on the biggest risks and ways to build resilience. See our infographic to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eNhUynCD Supported by Zurich Insurance #resilientcities

We're thrilled to announce that Green Edge: Green Skills for the Future, supported by KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., is a finalist in both The Anthem Awards and the Shorty Awards! We’d appreciate your support through public voting as we work toward positive change. Vote here: Anthem Awards (Sustainability - Awareness - Partnership): https://lnkd.in/dh92rwgM Shorty Impact Audience Honor (Research Reports): https://lnkd.in/gjJBmbRe

In this week's newsletter, learn about global trade shifts. For decades, wealthy countries led globalisation, helping emerging markets grow. Now, with rising geopolitical tensions, protectionism, and climate change, the situation is changing. Emerging markets face new challenges but also have opportunities to play a bigger role in the global economy.

Learn how rrreefs, the 2024 Ocean Changemakers winner, is leading the way with cutting-edge tech and community power to rebuild coral reefs and bring back marine biodiversity. http://econimpact.co/Fa #coralrestoration #marinebiodiversity

Cities are key to the climate crisis, either exacerbating the problem or being part of the solution. Involving residents in climate planning can lead to proactive action. What solutions do residents support, and how can governments and businesses help? http://econimpact.co/ER Supported by Zurich Insurance #resilientcities