Rapid growth in net zero emission targets since the Paris Agreement, and the IPCC 1.5°C report, shows that a significant proportion of political and business leaders now accept the case for reaching net zero by 2050. But to deliver the 1.5°C global warming target, plans must be robust, transparent and enacted at once, argues a […]
Nearly 3,000 businesses, cities, regions and investors have joined the race to halve emissions by 2030.
While national targets are important, of equal or greater importance will be the non state actions triggered by China’s 5YP, argues Hu Min, Co-Founder, Innovative Green Development Program.
As energy markets the world over grapple with making the clean energy transition, South Australia proves it can be done.
We welcome the United States’ official rejoining of the Paris Agreement.
Green Gigaton Challenge launched to achieve 1 gigaton of emission reductions from avoided deforestation by 2025
Rapid breakthroughs are pushing eight key sectors closer to the tipping points necessary to reach zero emissions by 2050 and avert the worst impacts of climate change, according to the Climate Action Pathways.
Cities are leading on ensuring a safe and steady supply of water and setting an example for others to follow.
We need to care for and live in harmony with the environment, says climate and gender activist Ernestine Leikeki Sevidzem.
Covid-19 and climate emergencies demand huge political leadership, massive investment and clear corporate strategy. But we are beginning to see real evidence of a mutually sustaining loop of pressure between politicians, CEOs and the world of finance.
The number of net-zero pledges has roughly doubled in less than a year, reveals new report from Data-Driven EnviroLab & NewClimate Institute.
In the wake of recent protests against racism globally, now more than ever, citizens’ concern for social and climate justice is burgeoning.
Ten leading companies sign up to smart energy commitments on Day 2 of Climate Week NYC, including Chinese textiles supplier Changzhou New Wide.
Multinational German autoparts maker Continental is the latest to step forward to commit to set a science-based target.
WorldGBC network launches Sustainable Buildings for Everyone, Everywhere — a new strategy to tackle the climate emergency, health and wellbeing, and resource efficiency issues in the built environment.
Businesses are vital partners, to both governments and the local communities, in the global effort to combat COVID-19 and climate change.
Cities are clear about the future they want and they are already showing what is possible. In 2020 we can build something different and better. The work has already begun.
There are clear connections between COVID-19 and the climate crisis – we must act now to tackle both systemic threats together.
Businesses and local and state governments are developing new policies to help businesses switch and meet their EV goals.
