#48 - Weekly News Digest 20231218-1223

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.

• Bain & Co.: Capturing Value by Decarbonizing the Automotive Supply Chain
• Logistics Management: Panama Canal Authority takes steps to increase daily transits set to take effect in January
• Logistics Management: A.P. Moller-Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd stop commercial shipping in Red Sea
• CBS News: How UPS is using AI to fight against package thefts
• Reuters: Companies rush to avert disruption from Red Sea attacks as shipping rates rise
• Supply Chain Brain: The State of Sustainability in Supply Chains
• BNN Bloomberg: Over 100 Container Ships Reroute as US Weighs Red Sea Response
• Forbes: Attacks On Ships In Red Sea Could Be First Sign Of A Supply Chain Crisis
• SupplyChainDive: 6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting
• Confectionary News: How a blockchain platform could help small-holder cocoa farmers become compliant with the EU’s deforestation laws - LISTEN
• Logistics Management: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) continues to push further into Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Logistics Management: Digital Supply Chain: Is the future here now?
• Artificial Intelligence plays a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of environmental justice, yet recent findings shed light on geographic biases in AI chatbots.
• Apex, a prominent fund administration firm, is making waves with its investment in Tokeny, a leading tokenization platform.
• The maritime industry, accounting for about 3% of global carbon emissions, has long operated without stringent climate action measures. The concerning trend persists as emissions from shipping hit record highs in 2022, signaling a dire need for change.
• Big news in the maritime and energy sectors! Rystad Energy has made a significant stride by joining the Center Partner Network, signaling a pivotal step toward advancing the maritime industry's role in the global energy transition.
• Climate tech is experiencing a resurgence, marking a pivotal moment in our quest for sustainability. With venture-backed firms thriving a decade after the challenges of cleantech 1.0, the spotlight is back on innovative solutions to combat climate change.
• Freshwater ecosystems are at a critical juncture. A recent study has unveiled a sobering reality: a quarter of freshwater fish species are teetering on the brink of extinction.
• UK's pioneering role in global trade's digital transformation.
• International trade has been a driving force behind sustained growth and poverty reduction in many nations. Yet, the accessibility of trade finance remains uneven across countries and businesses, posing a significant challenge to equitable economic advancement.
• Exciting news in the world of philanthropy and crypto! A groundbreaking collaboration has emerged as a Web3 venture builder teams up with a charity to revolutionize charitable giving.
• Dive into a conversation surrounding TradeTrust, an innovation spearheaded by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). TradeTrust stands as a game-changer in the realm of international trade, designed to overcome the challenges posed by paper-based transactions while mitigating documentation costs and fraud risks.
• Empowering smallholder farmers is a crucial step towards sustainable agriculture and economic growth. However, the question persists: How can sustainability standards play a more impactful role in elevating their incomes?
• Environmental impact claims are increasingly shaping consumer choices, but how reliable are these claims in the market? A comprehensive market review of environmental impact claims sheds light on their authenticity, ensuring informed consumer decisions.
• Harvesting trees to harvest cash crops: The role of migrants in forest land conversion in Uganda.
• Green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds are on the rise, reflecting a collective commitment to responsible investing. But what's the current state of these markets?
• From deficient to smart: Unlocking efficiency and transitioning documentary credit in a digital environment
• Climate adaptation and water resilience are pivotal in shaping sustainable food systems. The challenge: How can we finance initiatives that ensure food security while mitigating the impacts of climate change and water scarcity?
• The maritime industry is charting a greener course with the rise of green shipping corridors, marking a pivotal step in curbing global greenhouse gas emissions
• The CAD Trust, backed by The World Bank, has officially launched its meta carbon registry, joining forces with Verra, CDM, and other key stakeholders.
• Breaking ground in India's financial landscape! Regulated asset tokenization is set to launch in India's GIFT City, marking a significant leap in the country's fintech innovation.
• The latest ASYCUDA Report for 2022/2023 unveils the strides made by UNCTAD's premier technical cooperation initiative
• The Global Value Chain Development Report for 2023 by World Trade Organization has just been released, offering invaluable insights into the evolution of global value chains.
• Navigating the Future - The Rise of Smart Markets,
• The unveiling of banned forest-risk goods marks a significant stride in combatting deforestation. However, the exclusion of coffee from this list has sparked discussions.
• In a powerful move towards climate action, Africa's private sector has pledged to scale up initiatives and pathways to combat climate change. This commitment reflects a united front in addressing one of the most pressing global challenges.
• IOSCO's recent DeFi policy recommendations signal a significant turning point: DAOs can now be held legally responsible within the decentralized finance landscape.
• Unlocking the Power of Carbon Credit Portfolios!