The Growing Popularity of Land Conservation & Renewable Energy
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- UN conducts global survey, finds majority support policies relating to land conservation and renewable energy
- U.S. government creates incentives for sustainable investment
- Paying attention to sustainability can help investors
UN Points to Growing Support for Land Conservation and Renewable Energy
Recently, the UN conducted a global survey asking respondents about their thoughts on climate change actions. According to the survey, two-thirds of the 1.2 million respondents said they believe climate change to be a global emergency, with a little more than half of the respondents also expressing support for land conservation policy and investment in renewable energies. Respondents from more than 50 countries took the survey, and the UN estimates the survey to represent about 56% of the global population. This could mean we’ll be seeing more policies related to land conservation efforts in the future.
Governmental Support
The increasing popularity in land conservation policy and renewable energy investment should alert investors about the strong potential for returns in these sectors. Everyday shares to renewable energy companies continue to rise. Given recent U.S. policy initiatives to stimulate the development of renewable energy technologies in tandem with making moves to slow fossil fuel production, it seems interest in sustainable investment will only continue to gain momentum in the future.
Some of these initiatives include a fiscal stimulus package with extensions to further incentivize solar and wind production while also halting oil and gas leasing in Alaska. The U.S. predicts an increase in solar capacity as demand rises to develop wind and solar projects.
Useful for Future Investors
The future of investing is in sustainability — both on a local and on a global level. As the world continues to push for renewable energy and land conservation, investors will benefit from paying attention to it. By taking notice of which companies continue to improve their ESG ratings and which industries will be at the forefront of sustainability, investors can further strengthen their portfolios for the long-term.
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Conservation, Renewables Top UN Survey of Climate Change Actions