Follow the Rhetoric The term “global warming” evolved to “climate change” and then to “climate crisis.” Each new framing is intended to better provoke action. The latest iteration makes maximal use of scientific flexibility and comes from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez who just birthed the uber alarmist term “global boiling.” The development of carbon offsets and sequestration (CCS) would allow the continued use of fossil fuels, so the language is shifting. Instead of emissions being the culprit, the target is specifically fossil fuels. This is setting up a beautiful fight at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.