#43 - Weekly News Digest 20231113-1119

This weekly news digest is created by community members in the Hyperledger Supply Chain and Trade Finance Special Interest Group as a way to keep people up to date on the latest developments in this space.  If you have news to share that you would like to let the group know about, please feel free to edit this wiki page or join one of the upcoming group meetings and share your news with other group members.

• Raconteur: Supply chain fraud is on the rise - here's how to combat it
• Food Safety Tech: Leveraging Cloud-Based Technology in Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Dive: 'It is everywhere': Rooting out force labor from supply chains

• Ledger Insights: Shipping network GSBN partners Ant’s ZAN to tokenize bills of lading

• Association for Supply Chain Management: As Climate Action Accelerates, Supply Chains Gear Up for Circular Transformation

• Urgent Call to Action: Protecting Biodiversity in Our Food Systems!

• The Missing Link: Governments’ Long-Term Energy Transition Strategy in Emerging Markets!
•  Embracing Nature's Power: The Thriving Contribution of Natural Infrastructure!
•  Strengthening Security in West Africa through Agricultural Investment: A Transformative Path Forward! 
• Exciting News in the Financial Sector! HSBC adopts Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Sponsored Repo solution
• Bridging Borders: EU-UK Cooperation in Financial Regulation Signals Progress in ESG Ratings Frameworks!
• Transforming Finance: J.P. Morgan Morgan and Apollo Global Management, Inc. Pioneer Fund Tokenization for Personalized Portfolios!
• Pioneering Progress: Standard Chartered Bank Partners with FundsDLT for Blockchain-Based Transfer Agency
• Breaking New Ground: Standard Chartered Bank's SC Ventures Incubates Libeara - Tokenization Redefined
• Quantum leap: Blockchain in Trade Finance achieving an evolved Digital Governance
• Shaping the Future: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and UNDP Launch Universal Trusted Credentials Initiative for MSME Financing! 
• Fueling the Future: Fnality International's $95M Funding Round Welcomes Financial Powerhouses!
• Shaping a Resilient Future: UNICEF's Report - "The Climate-Changed Child"
• Empowering Prosperity: Engineering a Thriving Intra-Africa Trading Landscape!
• Unlocking the True Potential of Automation in Banking with LEI API!
• Revolutionizing Transactions: Unlocking the Power of ISO 20022 Format!
• Exciting News from UNDP: Unveiling CALI, a Game-Changer in Sustainable Landscape Interventions!
• Breaking New Ground: Standard Chartered Bank and SBI Forge $100M Digital Asset Venture Fund!
• Exciting News in the Digital Frontier: SBI Launches $660M Digital Space Fund!
• Addressing the Urgency: Protecting Biodiversity with the CAPA Initiative
• Climate Frontlines: Regions Under Intense Pressure Lead the Charge for Radical Change
• Addressing the Global Water Crisis: A Pioneering Commitment by The World Bank, IFC - International Finance Corporation, and MIGA
• Navigating the Future of Digital Currencies: Insights from PwC's Global CBDC Index & Stablecoin Overview 2023
• Exciting Milestone: Siemens Embraces Innovation with JPM Coin Programmable Payments
• Unlocking the True Value of Biodiversity: A Key to Protecting Amazon and Tropical Biomes
• Shaping the Future of Finance: Overhaul Coming for ESG-Linked Loans Amidst Industry Pressures
•  Navigating the Landscape of Corporate Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide to Double Materiality!
• Exciting Developments in the World of Carbon Credits!
• Digital Innovation in Health Systems: Unlocking Performance and Outcomes!
• Exciting News from British Expertise International! 
• EU Introduces Groundbreaking Deforestation Regulation
• Belgrade’s Revolutionary Recycling Plant Redefines Environmental Impact
• Exciting News in Trade Facilitation! World Customs Organization Releases Practical Guide for AfCFTA Rules of Origin Implementation!
• Breaking News: OECD - OCDE Updates AI Definition - A Crucial Influence on EU AI Acts!
• Exciting News in Fintech!
• Bridging the Gap: Empowering Global Development for All!
• Embracing Digital Innovation for a Greener Future: Digital Infrastructure for Carbon Removal!
• Breaking Ground in Trade Efficiency! The ICC Initiative presents a pioneering blueprint to standardize the language of trade, addressing data duplication head-on.
• Exploring the Impact: Proxy Advisors, ESG Rating Agencies, and Investor Influence in FTSE350 Companies!
• Embracing Innovation in Green Finance! The rising demand for tokenized green finance is a clear sign of the evolving landscape in sustainable investments.
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• ""HSBC confirms plans for digital asset custody":
• Supporting climate action in LDCs:
• Unpacking Power for Food System Transformation
• Home countries of major rainforests agree to work together to save them
• "The 2023 State of Corporate ESG At the crossroads of data, regulations, and digital solutions Thomson Reuters"
• Exploring Stability in Digital Assets: The Role of Stablecoins in Payments - Bank of England
• Fixing the food chain. Are the solutions closer than we think?
• Uganda's Trailblazing Move: Embracing Blockchain in International Trade.
• Expobank's Groundbreaking Venture: Tokenizing Diamonds Under Russia's DFA Regime
• Navigating Commodity Price Trends: A Look at Potential Disruptions in the Oil Market (The World Bank)
• Empowering Sustainable Practices: Unveiling the Toolkit for Delivering Global Value Chains
• Pioneering Positive Change in Commodity Production: The Impact of UNDP's Good Growth Partnership
• Charting a Path to £1 Trillion in Exports: The UK's Vision for the 2030s
• AFM’s Stand on Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Review
• Upholding Financial Stability: UK Stablecoin Consultation Emphasizes Tokenized Deposits
• Empowering Growth: African Off-Grid Companies Tapping into Carbon Credits for Revenue Streams
• Navigating Change: Transforming Maritime Shipping Amid Climate Challenges
• Empowering China's Green Ambitions: The Rise of Carbon Trading
• Addressing Climate Change in Africa: A Call for Action and Solutions
• "Pioneering Move: Union Investment Acquires Tokenized Metzler Fund Units"
• Breaking Boundaries: ISA and NEDO Release Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Development
• "Urgent Call to Action: Building a New Social Contract for Sustainable Development in Africa"
• Breaking Ground in Blockchain Innovation: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Introduces World’s First DLT Foundations Framework for DAOs!
• Strengthening Global Connections for a Greener Future in Shipping!
• Exciting News in Data Research: Introducing the Code of Conduct for mCDR Research!
• Exciting News on the Global Green Movement! 
• COP28: Seizing the Moment for Food Systems Transformation and Sustainable Change
• Empowering Sustainable Practices: The Role of Traceability and Transparency in Agricultural and Forest Commodity Supply Chains
• Building Tomorrow’s Cities: Embracing Low-Carbon and Green Practices for a Sustainable Future
• **New Resource Alert! UNDP Releases "A Resource Guide on Gender Equality" for FOLUR
• Breaking News in Finance and Blockchain Technology!
• Unlocking Innovation: The Intersection of AI and Blockchain Technology! 
• Navigating Scope 3: Redefining Sustainability in Business! by Sarah Nutkins - ESG360° , via ICC United Kingdom
• Transforming Arbitration: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI!
• Paving the Way for a Digital Future: ASEAN Unveils Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)
• Unlocking the Future of Global Trade Finance: Sunil Senapati Introduces XDC Trade Network!
• Navigating the Future: Embracing 'Just-in-Time' for Port Call Optimization! source Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)
• Navigating the Winds of Change: Adapting to a New Era of Global Trade!
• We stand on the brink of a transformative era in trading, and we are excited to be part of a movement that aims to redefine the landscape.
• Measuring and reporting #emissions in supply chains are key for #decarbonization. Information pertaining to emissions can inform businesses’ decisions on procurement, product design, research and development, as well as finance and investment:
• Breaking New Ground in Trade Digitalisation!
• Port Technology International - PTI has just released a groundbreaking article by Wolfgang Lehmacher and Mikael Lind, exploring "Real-time Data Sharing in Supply Chains: Opportunities and Challenges."
• Unlocking Innovation: The Intersection of AI and Blockchain Technology!
• Revitalizing the WTO: Unveiling a Holistic Framework for Reform!
• Navigating the Geopolitics of Energy Transition: Insights from IRENA's Critical Materials Report!
• Launching Change: UNDP's Open Global Initiative Goes Live with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and International Partners!
• Driving Innovation in Finance: KBC Bank & Verzekering Backs Tokenized Bonds on Blockchain Crowdfunding Platform!
• Advancing Sustainability: Hitachi and Nomura Join Forces for Tokenized Green Bond!
• How BLOCKCHAIN is changing the world of Trade finance
• Insights Unveiled: FAO Releases the Biannual Food Outlook Report!
• Empowering Sustainable Practices: Unveiling the 2023 Sustainability Toolkit by ICC United Kingdom!