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A monthly newsletter from our team, sharing impact news, insights, and ideas worth reading. Ripple Effects brings you the latest in ethical investing, sustainability wins, and global economic updates, all with an optimistic, Australian perspective. It’s for anyone who wants to stay informed about where finance and positive impact meet. Subscribe today.
Canva’s $100M Pledge Puts People First
Canva’s $100 million investment in direct cash transfers is turning generosity into strategy. It’s a reminder that when capital backs dignity, communities thrive.
What the Australia–U.S. Critical Minerals Deal Means for Our Environment
From EV batteries to wind turbines, critical minerals make clean energy possible. The new Australia–U.S. agreement could redefine sustainable mining and ethical investment, but only if ESG standards hold firm.
National Water Week: Investing in Australia’s Most Precious Resource
Water underpins life, livelihoods, and markets. This National Water Week, explore how investors can drive resilience through sustainable water solutions.
Fact check: Are Renewables Really Transforming Australia’s Landscape?
A new map claims renewable energy is transforming Australia’s landscape. But WWF research shows misinformation, not megawatts, may be slowing progress.
Labor’s Revised Super Tax: What the Changes Mean for Australians
Labor has revised its high-balance superannuation tax, dropping plans to tax unrealised gains and indexing the $3 million threshold to inflation. Here’s what the changes mean for investors, workers and retirees.
Governing the Global Commons: The High Seas Treaty Takes Effect
The UN High Seas Treaty is now law, creating the first binding global framework to protect the ocean beyond national borders. Here’s what it means for marine biodiversity and climate action.
The 2025 Doughnut Marks a New Chapter for Sustainable Economics
The 2025 Doughnut Economics update transforms the model into a global tracker of humanity’s balance between wellbeing and planetary limits. Discover how this new data-driven framework could redefine sustainable economics and impact investing.
The Desert Comes Alive: Lake Eyre’s Fleeting Oasis
Lake Eyre is full again - a rare desert transformation teeming with birds, life and lessons in resilience. Discover the science and symbolism of Australia’s inland sea.
Renewables Overtook Coal in Australia for the Very First Time
Australia has reached a historic milestone as renewables overtake coal in electricity generation. Discover what this means for investors and the clean energy transition.
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