African nations and NGOs call for just climate finance initiatives at COP29
A coalition of environmental ministries from four African countries (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Uganda, and Equatorial Guinea), together…
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COP29 a ‘pivotal’ moment to unlock climate action, says WWF
WWF has said that COP29 comes at a ‘pivotal moment’ for the planet, with both the conference and the Nationally…
New report highlights key role of forests in implementing biodiversity framework
A new report published during the COP 16 biodiversity conference in Colombia has highlighted the important role that forests can…
Boosting plant diversity can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, study finds
Increasing plant diversity in agriculture can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, a study by the University of Helsinki has…
Better recognition of biodiversity needed by financial institutions, says BNP Paribas
The financial and investment market needs to better recognise the importance of biodiversity, ‘with a view to more systematic consideration…
COP 16 should be a ‘turning point’ in our approach to biodiversity, says Bezos Earth Fund
Decisive action on tackling biodiversity loss ‘has never been more urgent’, the Bezos Earth Fund has commented. Dr. Cristián Samper,…
UN Biodiversity Conference kicks off in Cali, Colombia
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) has officially got under way in Cali,…
The importance of oceans in addressing climate change needs to be met with increased actions
The UNFCC has reiterated the growing importance of the ocean in addressing climate change ahead of COP29, following the publication…
Impact of production of consumer goods on biodiversity explored in ABN AMRO study
The impact from the production of three everyday goods – trainers, sofas and smartphones – on biodiversity has been explored in…
Three in five Irish consumers more likely to support climate-committed businesses
Three in five Irish consumers are more likely to support sustainable businesses that are committed to climate and nature, a…