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Food systems pledges and King Charles’ speech: The 8 biggest stories from the World Leaders Summit (Day One) at COP28
…of the first stories to emerge during day one of the World Leaders Summit the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg launching a new…
Scientists unveil 10-point policy wishlist to combat climate crisis at COP28
The 10 New Insights in Climate Science series have been launched at COPs since 2017, in partnership with the UNFCCC. To mark COP28, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has worked…
Vague peace agreements and climate scientists’ calls to action: The 6 biggest stories from 3 December at COP28
…the UNFCCC. To mark COP28, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell (pictured) has worked with Future Earth, the Earth League and the World Climate Research Programme to outline the latest climate-related…
The first week of COP28: The nine biggest talking points
…that a new public database was launched to boost corporate climate disclosure. During the World Leaders Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and…
Mangroves, food fights and fossil fuels: The eight biggest stories from nature day at COP28 (9 December)
…needed this decades to scale renewables in a way that displaces fossil fuels. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is discontent to say the least. Its Secretary-General Haitham…
Rosebank: UK Government faces legal challenges over oil field approval
…first production in the 2026-7 financial year. The Energy Secretary also had to give approval for the project, which is more than twice the size of the controversial Cambo oil…
The key green policy gaps for the UK Government to close in 2024
…within the green economy. The conclusion of the year witnessed a last-minute shuffle within the cabinet, resulting in a new lineup for crucial positions such as the Environment Secretary, Transport…
UK Government sets out plans to quadruple nuclear generation capacity by 2050
…Industry reaction Union GMB’s national secretary Andy Prendergast reiterated Greatrex’s call for urgency of implementation. He said: “Decades of dithering and failure have left our country’s nuclear capacity in tatters…
‘Arbitrary’ or a major retreat? Green economy leaders react to Labour U-turn on £28bn pledge
…opportunity to pursue a smart strategy of reindustrialisation, job creation and sustainable transformation of its economy or it risks being left behind.” John McTernan, political secretary to Tony Blair during…
UK Government faces legal challenge over home energy efficiency standards
…homes to prove their carbon footprints and meet high standards relating to affordability and speed of housing delivery. Summarising the directive in a statement issued in December, DHLUC under-secretary Baroness…
High Court to hear legal challenge over ‘roadblock’ to localised home energy efficiency standards
…last year, in February. Summarising the directive in a statement issued in December 2023, DHLUC under-secretary Baroness Penn implied that it would limit councils from setting their own carbon and…
The UK Government set to ban plastic-containing wet wipes to tackle water pollution
Today (22 April), the Environment Secretary has confirmed that the Government will implement the ban on wet wipes with plastic this year, with plans to bring forward the legislation for…
The UN’s ‘first-ever’ sustainability week: What (if anything) was announced?
…Reform of global financial architecture On 16 April, the UN’s Secretary General António Guterres kicked off the ‘sustainability week’ calling for an urgent reform of the global financial system, while…
COP28 preview: Here’s everything you need to know about the climate conference in Dubai
…must select a president-designate for the summit. Environment or energy secretaries are a popular choice. The UAE’s choice is its special envoy for climate change, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. He…
MPs seek certainty over environmental impact of UK’s largest post-Brexit trade deal
…argue that estimating the benefits of CPTPP and its impact on economic growth remains challenging, particularly as Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch distanced herself from economic modelling produced by…
Therese Coffey calls on businesses to ‘shape efforts’ to deliver global nature goals
Coffey spoke to a host of businesses and investors at a Wildlife Trusts event hosted by Hogan Lovells. The Environment Secretary used the event to discuss progress against the 23…
Government gives green light to 500MW solar farm
…around 20 million homes. Last month, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) cautioned Secretary Grant Shapps of Energy Security and Net-Zero that the UK is at risk of significantly falling…
Bloomberg and Macron unveil global database for corporate net-zero targets
…reliable data,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions. “This new data portal will allow investors and regulators to see which companies are making…
Government unveils post-Brexit farming subsidy overhaul
…catalyse greater environmental initiatives. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said: “Farmers do the essential job of keeping Britain fed. That’s why I’ll back British farmers and help support farming businesses. “We…
Why corporate net-zero transition plans should be transformational, not tick-box
…that firms do their business.” HEAR FROM THE TPT AT EDIE 24 The co-head of the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce secretariat, Kate Levick, is delivering a keynote speech on accelerating…
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