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As COP29 opens this week in Azerbaijan, global leaders are gathering with high expectations to deliver on COP28’s groundbreaking resolutions to phase out fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Positioned as a "finance COP," COP29’s mission is to establish mechanisms and targets that will fund this historic energy transition. Yet, with Azerbaijan—a nation heavily reliant on fossil fuels—as host, the outcome depends heavily on whether progressive nations can steer the summit toward concrete action.

A widening skills gap in the United States may hinder both corporate and national ambitions to achieve critical climate targets. LinkedIn’s recent Global Green Skills Report reveals that U.S. companies are facing a shortage of “green skills”—from decarbonization expertise to sustainable procurement knowledge—necessary to align with sustainability goals. While demand for green-skilled workers surged over the last year, the supply has struggled to keep pace. The report suggests that the current green talent pool must double if businesses are to support increasingly ambitious sustainability frameworks.

Ecuador remains a world leader in banana exports, with the EU serving as its largest market. However, the growing sustainability and compliance requirements imposed by European regulators are creating both opportunities and challenges for Ecuador’s banana sector. As the industry aligns with the EU’s Green Deal and “Farm to Fork” strategy, stakeholders are seeking solutions to balance increased costs with fair pricing practices.