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Report: Climate change to deliver GDP loss double that of Covid-19 on current policy levels

2021-06-07T09:57:00Z

Nations could experience a loss in GDP double that of the economic crash caused by the coronavirus pandemic, if leading countries do not introduce more ambitious climate pledges, according to a new report warning that the G7 could lose 8.5% of its economy each year by 2050.

$8trn funding gap: UN report calls for four-fold increase in nature-based solutions investment

2021-05-28T10:34:00Z

The world is facing an $8.1trn financing gap into nature to help combat the climate crisis and ecological breakdown, according to a new UN report that warns that annual investments into nature-based solutions (NbS) need to increase fourfold by 2050.

World's hottest year on the horizon, new Met Office climate analysis warns

2021-05-27T11:15:00Z

There is a 90% chance that one of the next five years will be the hottest on record, a new report from the Met Office and World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is warning.

Green Finance Institute chair Sir Roger Gifford passes away

2021-05-26T16:26:00Z

Green Finance Institute chair and senior banker for Skandinaviska Ennskilda Banken (SEB), Sir Roger Gifford, has passed away aged 65.

Countdown to COP26 Festival: Flagship July events to focus on crucial themes of climate talks

2021-05-26T12:46:00Z

edie has today (26 May) officially unveiled the content programmes and initial speaker line-ups for the next two events to be delivered under the Countdown to COP26 Festival programme - covering the key COP themes of net-zero carbon energy, clean transport and climate finance.

Kew Gardens eyes net-positive climate impact by 2030

2021-05-25T09:54:00Z

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has published a 'Manifesto for Change' headlined by a commitment to reduce, sequester and offset more emissions than it generates.

WWF: UK banks and investors financing projects with double nation's climate impact

2021-05-25T00:02:00Z

UK banks and asset managers collectively financed projects emitting 805 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2019 - around twice the UK's annual national carbon footprint.

Investors and businesses urged to address $700bn nature-based solutions finance gap

2021-05-20T11:36:00Z

A new report has warned that a $700bn investment gap into "Nature-based Solutions" needs to be addressed in order to meet wider net-zero goals and combat the climate crisis.

'Engage your suppliers and competitors': COP26 architect urges business collaboration ahead of crucial climate summit

2021-05-20T10:15:00Z

The UK COP26 unit's director of partnerships and engagement, Matt Toombs, used his keynote speech at edie's flagship Countdown to COP26 event to outline exactly how businesses can properly prepare for the crucial talks.

#SustyTalk: Countdown to COP26 with Natural England's Tony Juniper - Environment Bill and nature-based solutions

2021-05-18T16:24:00Z

With COP26 less than six months away, edie has launched a new series of videos with high-level speakers, designed to inspire and empower your preparations for the conference. Up next, Natural England chair Tony Juniper.

Shell shareholders vote against climate activists' net-zero plans

2021-05-18T14:25:00Z

Royal Dutch Shell received overwhelming backing for its own energy transition strategy at its AGM today (18 May), but a shareholder resolution that would have forced accelerated climate action did not pass.

#SustyTalk: Countdown to COP26 with Sky's Fiona Ball - communication and collaboration for climate action

2021-05-17T12:20:00Z

COP26 will go ahead in person, Alok Sharma confirms

2021-05-14T10:32:00Z

COP26 President Alok Sharma has confirmed that the Government is planning to host the conference in-person rather than on Zoom, stating that face-to-face meeting is important to deliver "an inclusive summit".

edie kicks off new COP26 Primer report series with Clean Energy focus

2021-05-17T09:35:00Z

As part of the brand-new Countdown to COP26 Festival of digital content and events, edie has this week launched a series of "Primer Reports" which provide need-to-know insights into the key themes of this year's crucial climate talks. First up: Clean Energy.

Cities need $72bn boost to protect residents from climate change, CDP reveals

2021-05-12T00:15:00Z

An analysis of the climate mitigation and adaptation plans of 800 major cities has found that one in four does not have the budget to protect their residents from climate impacts like floods.

#SustyTalk: Counting down to COP26 with green finance expert Sir Roger Gifford

2021-05-11T10:14:00Z

With COP26 less than six months away, edie has launched a new series of videos with high-level speakers, designed to inspire and empower your preparations for the conference. First up, Green Finance Institute chair Sir Roger Gifford.

Global Paris-style biodiversity agreement 'lacks scientific basis', researchers warn

2021-05-07T13:49:00Z

Efforts to formulate a "Paris-style" agreement to halt global biodiversity loss lack definition, fails to align with the scientific need to reverse nature loss and place Indigenous People at risk, according to a global alliance of NGOs.

edie launches Countdown to COP26 Festival of content and events ahead of crucial climate summit

2021-05-09T21:15:00Z

edie has today (7 May) unveiled a six-month programme of digital content and events which will unite thousands of business leaders, sustainability and energy professionals, policymakers, academics and green groups in the run-up to the COP26 climate talks.

Report: Nations falling short on collective efforts to meet Paris Agreement

2021-05-04T10:55:00Z

Nations are adopting stronger climate targets in the build-up to COP26, but new research has revealed that current policies would still lead to global warming twice what it should be if the world is to meet the aims of the Paris Agreement.

Fast-food giants beef up climate commitments following investor pressure

2021-04-30T10:15:00Z

The likes of McDonald's, Domino's and Yum! Brands, which owns KFC, have all improved their climate commitments this year following pressure from an $11trn coalition of investors.