#42 - Weekly News Digest 20231106-1112

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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.

• Moody’s: Carbon Offsets Open Up Supply Chains to Financial, Reputational Risks - Supply Chain Management Review

• Optimizing Raw Material Procurement: Building Supply Chain Resiliency - Supply & Demand Chain Executive

• "Urgent Call to Action: Building a New Social Contract for Sustainable Development in Africa

• Breaking Boundaries: ISA and NEDO Release Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Development

•  Throwback Monday

• "Pioneering Move: Union Investment Acquires Tokenized Metzler Fund Units"

• Addressing Climate Change in Africa: A Call for Action and Solutions

• Empowering China's Green Ambitions: The Rise of Carbon Trading

• Empowering Growth: African Off-Grid Companies Tapping into Carbon Credits for Revenue Streams

• Navigating Change: Transforming Maritime Shipping Amid Climate Challenges

• Upholding Financial Stability: UK Stablecoin Consultation Emphasizes Tokenized Deposits

• 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

• Join an engaging event that explores the fusion of cutting-edge research and rapid impact delivery, precisely meeting the demands of policy makers.

• "HSBC confirms plans for digital asset custody":

• Supporting climate action in LDCs:

• 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 Regim

• 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

• Belgrade’s Revolutionary Recycling Plant Redefines Environmental Impact

• AFM’s Stand on Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Review

• Breaking New Ground in Trade Digitalisation!

• Exciting news for supply chain enthusiasts!

•  ITFA Unveils Vital Update to its Digital Negotiable Instruments Handbook!

• Exciting news from the ICC Digital Standards Initiative team!

• Unveiling Insights: The World Bank & IAPH's Visionary Publication on Port Community Systems:

• Pioneering Partnership Alert: GSBN Teams Up with ZAN to Tokenize eBL

• Embracing Digital Innovation for a Greener Future: Digital Infrastructure for Carbon Removal!

• 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!

•  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!

• 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

• Navigating the Landscape of Corporate Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide to Double Materiality!

• Shaping the Future of Finance: Overhaul Coming for ESG-Linked Loans Amidst Industry Pressures!