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The end of competition? A fast track to address today’s…

July 23 2024, written by Charly Berthet

Ecosystemic resources and assets are not intended to benefit 2050 alone. Although 2050 does not expect any direct financial return from these investments—the term ‘direct’ is crucial…

The end of competition? A fast track to address today’s biggest challenges

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The End of Competition? The power of open innovation

July 12 2024, written by Charly Berthet

Investing with an ecosystemic approach. 2050 not only invests in high-potential aligned businesses but also supports and partners with transformative initiatives to accelerate sustainable change in key…

The End of Competition? The power of open innovation

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An Ocean of resources & challenges

July 3 2024, written by Meyha Camara

2050 shares with you an infographic exploring the vast and crucial world of the ocean. This visual guide highlights three fundamental aspects with key figures: the ocean’s…

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The end of competition? A fast track to address today’s biggest…

Ecosystemic resources and assets are not intended to benefit 2050 alone. Although 2050 does not expect any direct financial return from these investments—the term ‘direct’ is crucial here—, we do anticipate significant ecosystemic value from these investments for us, our…

23 July 2024

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The End of Competition? The power of open innovation

Investing with an ecosystemic approach. 2050 not only invests in high-potential aligned businesses but also supports and partners with transformative initiatives to accelerate sustainable change in key markets, including the finance industry.

12 July 2024

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An Ocean of resources & challenges

2050 shares with you an infographic exploring the vast and crucial world of the ocean. This visual guide highlights three fundamental aspects with key figures: the ocean’s essential role in our planet’s ecosystem, the urgent problems it faces, and the dynamic field of the blue economy.

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Rashid Sumaila’s Odyssey: A Pioneer in Fisheries Economics at the Ocean’s…

Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Rashid Sumaila is one of those pioneers whose exceptional journey reminds us that science can be a human adventure as much as an intellectual challenge.

26 June 2024

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2050 Supports Waves of Change Initiative

2050 is proud to announce its partnership with Wave of Change (WOC), an international organization dedicated to the preservation and sustainability of the oceans.

19 June 2024

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The Blue Equation we need to solve

At a time when artificial intelligence is driving investment figures through the roof and fueling debates on business transformation as well as its negative impacts, an anomaly persists: the vastest territory on our planet…

13 June 2024

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Because time is key to achieving meaningful transformations, our fund is open for 99 years. Besides, we have no shareholders.

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We invest in companies aligning their core economic development with the best interests of people, society and the planet.

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Waves of Change

Waves of Change is an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and driving action for marine conservation and sustainable development. Through a series of educational programs, community actions, and international collaborations, the organization aims to transform how individuals and communities interact with the oceans. By mobilizing resources and inspiring collective consciousness, Waves of Change seeks to create a lasting impact on the health of our marine ecosystems and promote environmentally friendly practices in our daily lives.

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HubCity

Since 2007, metropolization has posed challenges to Africa, which will see its urban population double by 2050. HubCity and the WoeLab network critique city tech futures from Africa, fostering a Digital Collectivist model. Despite limited resources, their work in Togo since 2012 has gained global recognition. They integrate social and tech innovation for a “neo-vernacular smart city” and have developed local Digital Commons, including a 3D printer, a waste management app SCoPE, digital currency Syswoe, and more.

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Bene Bono

Bene Bono was founded by a young trio of co-founders to combat food waste and to offer a sustainable solution for consumers to get access to organic fruits and vegetables (F&V), as well as groceries.

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Settly

Settly is on a mission to redefine the relocation experience and create a world where everyone can feel at home. It wants to change the way companies and HR Teams look at recruiting international talent, culture and community building, starting with relocation.

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Climate Dividends

The mission of the Climate Dividend Association is to accelerate the funding of the ecological transition, firstly focused on steering equity investment in solutions contributing to carbon neutrality through the development and promotion of Climate Dividends. A Climate Dividend is an extra-financial indicator corresponding to the positive climate impact of a company that can be claimed by its shareholders. It is the mirror of a financial dividend for climate! 1 Climate Dividend = 1 ton of CO₂e avoided or removed.

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Lex Ferenda

The purpose of the Lex Ferenda Endowment Fund is to provide legal aid, both in terms of intellectual and financial resources, for the defense of human rights and causes of general interest, and to facilitate access to justice and to the law for associations and foundations of general interest that have an interest in asserting their rights and interests in court and/or through amicable methods of conflict resolution.
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