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Last week, world leaders from government and business gathered in Azerbaijan for COP29 – the second most attended COP – to discuss global progress on addressing climate change.

We need to radically change the way we value nature and how we align finance with conservation goals. This was a headline message for the financial sector at COP16 - the UN Biodiversity Conference that recently welcomed global leaders in Cali, Colombia.

As our planet faces the threat of climate change, the need to accelerate decarbonization has never been more pressing. But what exactly is decarbonization? What can the public and private sector do to accelerate the pace of decarbonization and bridge the clean energy investment gap?

On this International Women’s Day, it’s essential for us to reflect on the pivotal role women play in fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).

In an era defined by interconnectedness, international aid and development is more than a philanthropic endeavor – it's about embracing our role as global citizens. Canada's international assistance priorities are helping contribute to a more peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive world.

As we start the new year, I have had the opportunity to reflect on many things. One of them being what keeps people up at night? I get worried when I see the breadth of development challenges in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), and in particular the gap from where we are as we work to address climate change, to where we need to be.