Excess nitrogen is detrimental to the health of aquatic habitats and humans. A recent study has revealed that along a quarter of our planet’s coastal waterways, humans alone contribute more nitrogen than all natural sources combined.
More than 3,250 leaders from business, policy, finance and civil society gathered at London’s historic Guildhall to accelerate practical climate solutions, mobilise investment and build the partnerships required to deliver change at scale.
Former UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Ambassador Patricia Espinosa and UK Energy Minister responsible for signing the UK's net zero commitment into law, becoming the first G7 country to do so, have teamed up to launch a new report calling for a net benefit AI commitment to highlight how AI can reduce emissions more than it is currently producing.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists uncover new insights into how climate change is reshaping the natural world, using data collected long before the technology itself existed.
COP31 co-presidents Türkiye and Australia are calling for renewed multilateral commitment on climate action, with clean energy and resilient infrastructure at the top of the agenda. As legal accountability for climate inaction grows and the multilateral process faces scrutiny, the stakes around the November summit are coming into focus.
A new Tony Blair Institute report argues that without artificial intelligence, the cost and complexity of Britain’s clean-energy transition will remain unnecessarily high, with balancing costs potentially reaching £8 billion a year by 2030.
As sustainable finance shifts from ambition to execution in 2026, investors are redefining resilience—pricing geopolitical, climate, and transition risks to unlock long-term, sustainable value across global markets.
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El Niño is continuing to strengthen ahead of its peak in December, with scientists describing it as “unprecedented.” Combined with global warming, 2027 is expected to be one of the hottest years on record. With COP31 just around the corner, it is critical that strategies for adaptation to increasing global temperatures are determined.
El Niño is continuing to strengthen ahead of its peak in December, with scientists describing it as “unprecedented.” Combined with global warming, 2027 is expected to be one of the hottest years on record. With COP31 just around the corner, it is critical that strategies for adaptation to increasing global temperatures are determined.
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A new study in mice adds to the health case for tackling plastic, just 6 weeks before world leaders gather for COP31 in Antalya, with a summit day dedicated to zero waste.
A new study in mice adds to the health case for tackling plastic, just 6 weeks before world leaders gather for COP31 in Antalya, with a summit day dedicated to zero waste.
Researchers in Japan say a low-cost catalyst could make carbon recycling more practical, as COP31 turns its attention to clean technology and implementation.
Excess nitrogen is detrimental to the health of aquatic habitats and humans. A recent study has revealed that along a quarter of our planet’s coastal waterways, humans alone contribute more nitrogen than all natural sources combined.
As biodiversity loss accelerates and climate shocks intensify, a quiet revolution is taking place in boardrooms, finance ministries and supply chain teams around the world. Nature — long treated as an externality — is being recognised as the very foundation of economic security. On 22 June 2026, the Nature Stage at the Climate Innovation Forum will bring together 300 of the world's most influential policymakers, investors, corporate leaders and innovators to confront this reality head-on — and, critically, to act on it.
Despite covering a small share of the planet, wetlands are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and water and food security, and with rapid loss underway, global commitments must now shift into real investment, policy change, and large-scale restoration.
The Paris Agreement has driven major climate milestones from carbon trading rules to the Loss and Damage Fund. Challenges remain, but global collaboration offers hope.
The race to renewables is building momentum and the private sector is emerging as a driving force in accelerating deployment worldwide
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the spotlight is shifting to adaptation, a key focus of 2025 as nations confront the escalating impacts of climate change.
Unprecedented wildfires are burning across the globe, releasing emissions equal to entire nations. With extreme fires projected to rise by up to 14% by 2030, COP30 in Belém, at the edge of the Amazon, marks a critical moment to turn crisis into climate action.
Scientists have created a transformative new bee superfood from genetically modified yeast that can uplift declining bee populations and protect global food security.
Unlocking the Disclosure Dividend: Acting on climate data could deliver up to $21 for every $1 invested
As world leaders gather for the final round of UN negotiations, hopes are high that the INC-5.2 summit will deliver a breakthrough agreement to curb plastic pollution across its entire lifecycle.
In this article, Hakan Yilmaz, SVP & Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Carrier, outlines how Carrier is transforming residential HVAC systems into smart, battery-enabled energy assets that support grid stability, reduce peak demand, and empower homeowners to participate in the clean energy transition—without compromising comfort.
