UNCCD COP16 presidency launches ‘Riyadh Action Agenda’
The UNCCD COP16 presidency has announced the launch of the Riyadh Action Agenda, an initiative that seeks to mobilise state…
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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…
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…
One quarter of the world’s crops are grown in areas with water scarcity
A quarter of the crops grown around the world are produced in areas where water scarcity is rampant, a new…
Delay of EUDR is ‘just another roadblock’ in tackling deforestation
The proposal by the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation is “just another roadblock” when…
World Cocoa Foundation establishes deforestation risk assessment methodology
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the launch of a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for its members to use.
Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation in Australia, study finds
While Australia has introduced laws to prevent the clearing of forests for agriculture and mining, this is having a limited effect.
Fern, Mighty Earth to host webinar on preparing for the EU Deforestation Regulation
Fern and Mighty Earth are set to hold a webinar on 5 September, exploring how businesses and industries are preparing for the EUDR.
New campaign calls for action from pension funds to tackle deforestation
A new advertising campaign is calling on pension funds to take measures to reduce their exposure to deforestation.
Earth Overshoot Day takes place on 1 August this year
Earth Overshoot Day, the day on which humanity has used up nature’s ‘resource budget’ for the year, takes place on 1 August this year.