In a historic step towards strengthening global health security, 124 WHO member states have adopted a new Pandemic Agreement aimed at preventing future outbreaks and promoting equitable access to life-saving tools.
The Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB have condemned Part 3 of Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, warning it threatens to undermine the UK's biodiversity goals by weakening protections for vital natural habitats
Oxford researchers have developed a groundbreaking global river map that could transform how the world prepares for and responds to flooding in the face of climate change.
Europe’s push for clean energy is being undermined by a power grid system unfit for the rapid growth of renewables, according to a new report exposing widespread delays, inefficiencies, and outdated planning across the continent.
The UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA) has released a new report highlighting the U.S. private sector's pivotal role in supporting global sustainability through innovative financial strategies.
Following the United States’ second withdrawal, Bloomberg Philanthropies and others will ensure the nation’s funding and reporting obligations to the UN Climate Change Secretariat are met.
President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement, a key international treaty on climate, for a second time.
Conservation International announced on 15 Jan that the debt-for-nature swap between the United States of America, the Republic of Indonesia and several non-governmental organisations (Conservation International, Yayasan Konservasi Cakrawala Indonesia, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara, The Nature Conservancy) has officially been closed and $35mn will now begin to flow toward the protection and restoration of Indonesia’s highest priority coral reef ecosystems.
For centuries, technological leaps have powered our lives and had a profound impact on the way we live, work and communicate. From the steam engine to the internet and everything that followed, technology has enabled great leaps forward for humanity. Now, looking ahead to the net zero transition, what role can technology and innovation play in a sustainable future? Following COP29, Steve Smith, Chief Strategy and Regulatory Affairs Officer at National Grid, explores the issue.
Two weeks before the end of his Presidential term, Joe Biden has taken action to protect over 625 million acres of the US’ ocean from future oil and natural gas leasing.
A majority (52%) of Britons now say climate change is one of the most, if not the single most, important problems the country faces – up from 46% last year, according to a new survey.
The expected policy shift as a result of Donald Trump’s win in yesterday’s election is a great cause for uncertainty for the global climate community. However, it is also a moment to reflect on the importance of actionable climate strategies, especially ahead of the UN’s climate negotiations due to take place next week in Baku.
As we enter September, momentum is building towards COP29, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11th-22nd November. A series of events focusing on accelerating action to tackle the climate crisis will be held by leading organisations globally across the month
Looking back at the highlights of the 8th annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America, led by Climate Action and UNEP FI.
Figures show action is crucial to tackling climate change in developing countries, in efforts to address this both the UK Energy Security Secretary and the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate have combined forces at the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum in Windsor.
Climate Week NYC will still go ahead in September 2020 with launch of new virtual platform.
Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper have announced a new initiative to combat plastic waste.
Hasbro will get rid of all plastic packaging in iconic board games.
Coca-Cola has announced a new sustainable packaging scheme to show the company’s commitment to a circular economy.
Michael Bloomberg has pledged $500 million under a new campaign ‘Beyond Carbon’ towards ending US coal production.