5 takeaways from UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 is drawing to a close in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the…
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Uncertainty around the 1.5°C climate target makes it more important than ever
As COP29 kicks off, Luis Costa, Climate Research Lead, and Yann Rosetti, Research Specialist, at the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA),…
5 things to watch out for at COP29
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP29, will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11…
Three pathways to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has explored a number of potential pathways towards…
How export restrictions can exacerbate the impact of climate change on food security
Agricultural export restrictions can exacerbate the impact of climate change on global food security in a number of ways, a…
Harris vs Trump and the effect on the sustainability agenda in the U.S.
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election now upon us, the difference in approach from the two candidates – Kamala Harris and…
Emerging Gen Z consumers force FMCG firms to prioritise sustainability concerns
The societal impact of Gen Z entering the workforce will increase pressure on companies to understand environmental change.
What effect would a second Trump administration have on U.S. environmental policy?
Former US president Donald Trump has not held back from criticising US environmental policy, along with the Republican Party.
How the EU’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could impact its environmental targets
Ronald Thompson explores the implications of the European Union’s recent decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
What does the EU Green Deal mean for the packaging industry?
Smurfit Westrock examines what effect forthcoming EU sustainability legislation is likely to have on the packaging sector.