At UN climate summit big polluters’ absence speaks volumes
While “ambitious” countries made few new announcements, the US, China, India and the UK had not offered enough to even sit in the room As United Nations chief Antonio Guterres…
Five climate announcements from UNGA & Climate Week NYC
In a relatively low powered year for climate leadership, a handful of government, climate finance and corporate initiatives are worth noting Despite floods in Libya showing the urgency of the…
China opposes ‘not realistic’ global fossil fuel phase-out
From Beijing, climate envoy Xie Zhenhua stood firm against stronger rhetoric against coal, oil and gas deployed at UN headquarters China’s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said today that a global…
Green Climate Fund may have to curb ambition as funding stagnates
The UN’s flagship global climate fund looks likely to have to rein in its ambition, after France announced just a 4% boost in its contribution. The UN’s flagship global climate…
How climate policy advocates are ‘getting off the sidelines’
IKEA, Iberdrola, and Unilever are among 27 companies deemed to be the strongest corporate advocates for ambitious climate policy worldwide, according to fresh research from InfluenceMap. An annual ranking of…
UN climate chief Simon Stiell: ‘We need concrete climate action, not empty fanfare.’
The following has been adapted from the keynote of Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), delivered at the Sunday opening of Climate Week…
The top carbon-credit rating agencies are often inconsistent and inaccurate, watchdog claims
The top carbon-credit rating agencies deliver grades that are inconsistent, often undervalue safeguards for local communities and sometimes ignore additional environmental benefits brought by the projects whose integrity they claim…
Seventy-plus nations sign historic high seas treaty, paving way for ratification
Seventy-six countries and the European Union have now signed the high seas treaty, signaling interest in ratifying the agreement designed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. The signing of…
Sustainability in the Workplace: How Businesses Can Make a Difference
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global consciousness, businesses play a critical role in promoting sustainability and mitigating their impact on the planet. FOLLOW THIS…
