#41 - Weekly News Digest 20231030-1105

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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.

• "Building Green - IFC - International Finance Corporation"

• "Preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties (#COP28)"

• "How competition policy acts as a barrier to #climateaction " International Chamber of Commerce - Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

• "Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) Launches Digital Economic #FreeTradeZone":

• "mBridge cross border CBDC has 23 central banks, International Monetary Fund as observers":

• Breaking News in Sustainable Finance! ESMA Releases Essential Guidelines for Climate-Related Disclosures in Financial Statements

• "Colombian stock exchange adopts blockchain for crowdfunding platform":

• FII PRIORITY Compass Reveals Humanity's Key Focus in 2023

• "As critical minerals gain importance, Standard bank eyes investment in DRC and Zambia":

• BRAZIL’S CRITICAL AND STRATEGIC MINERALS IN A CHANGING WORLD - IGARAPÉ INSTITUTE

• "Navigating Towards a Greener Future: The Imperative of Decarbonizing Maritime Transport"

• "How competition policy acts as a barrier to #climateaction " International Chamber of Commerce - Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

• "Electronic freight transport information (eFTI) - procedures and access rules for competent authorities":

• "Data Equity: Foundational Concepts for Generative AI - World Economic Forum"

• Exploring the Nexus Between ESG Performance and Enterprise Value: Regional Perspectives

• haping a Sustainable Future: Catalyzing Finance and Insurance for Nature-Based Solutions

• Embracing a New Vision: Transforming Perspectives on Climate and Biodiversity Challenges 

• Strengthening the Rules-Based Multilateral Trade System: Embracing Non-Economic Values to Preserve Legitimacy Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Embracing Progress: The SFC’s Sponsorship for an Industry-Led Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers

• Nurturing Sustainable Impact: Open Forest Protocol's Carbon Standard for Qualifying Carbon Credit Generation

• Exploring the Nexus of ESG Disclosure, Sustainable Bonds, and Emerging Markets: Pioneering Sustainable Finance for a Better Future

• Keeping Score on Corporate Sustainability in Emerging Markets: Striking the Balance Between Profit and Purpose

• Unlocking Efficiency: How Digital Port Platforms Accelerate Goods Delivery to Local Shopping Malls 

• Breaking News in Finance and Blockchain Technology!

• Understanding Credit Risk in Global Trade: Insights from the 2023 ICC Trade Register Report

• **New Resource Alert! UNDP Releases "A Resource Guide on Gender Equality" for FOLUR

• Empowering Sustainable Practices: The Role of Traceability and Transparency in Agricultural and Forest Commodity Supply Chains

• COP28: Seizing the Moment for Food Systems Transformation and Sustainable Change

•  Exciting News in Data Research: Introducing the Code of Conduct for mCDR Research!

• Strengthening Global Connections for a Greener Future in Shipping! 

• Breaking Ground in Blockchain Innovation: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Introduces World’s First DLT Foundations Framework for DAOs! 

• Throwback Sunday - While waiting for our next meeting with Sunil Senapati talking about XDC Trade Network on Nov 7: