On 11 April, after years of hard work, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted to decarbonize global shipping by setting regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

The gathering focused on the need for land restoration, highlighting the importance of soil health, the increasing risk of drought and the impacts of degraded land on migration, geopolitical tensions and food insecurity.

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on 2024 with gratitude and renewed purpose.

On 28 November, the Global Compact Network Ireland officially launched in Dublin. The launch of the new Network marks a pivotal moment, as it connects Irish businesses to a global movement dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices and aiming to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The urgency is clear: we must act now to bridge the ever-widening climate finance gap, estimated at $4 trillion annually.

This year, at UNGA79, discussions focused on the Pact for the Future, a framework aimed at tackling global challenges like climate action, technological governance and human security​.

COPs, or Conference of the Parties, are the decision-making bodies of international conventions acting as binding agreements between countries.

On 24 September 2024, the Leaders Summit brought together visionary executives and CEOs from across industries to discuss the future of sustainable business.

The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future provide critical platforms for deepening collaborations, building on successes and accelerating investments in a sustainable future.

Forward Faster Now Asia and Oceania brought together leaders from the private sector, governments and corporate sustainability in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to drive business ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals.

The launch of the Caribbean Network advances support for Caribbean companies by offering essential resources, practical tools, and peer engagement opportunities. This initiative will help advance business objectives and contribute to the second half of Agenda 2030.