Paris Agreement

The European Union has committed to a 'legally-binding' climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, following a provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States.

EU commits to ‘legally-binding’ 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

The European Union has committed to a ‘legally-binding’ climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by…

Electrolux Group has said that sustainability remains a 'cornerstone' of its operations, as the Swedish home appliance giant reaffirmed its sustainability targets at a capital markets event in Stockholm.

Electrolux Group reaffirms sustainability targets

11 months ago11 months ago3 mins

Electrolux Group has said that sustainability remains a ‘cornerstone’ of its operations, as the Swedish home appliance giant reaffirmed its…

A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation policy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and a moderate sector-specific carbon tax is the most effective route to achieving the Paris Agreement goals while also driving economic growth.

‘Carefully-calibrated’ decarbonisation policies can support economic growth

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation strategy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and…

The latest draft negotiating text published by the COP30 Presidency does not include the word 'fossil fuels', as it seeks to unite efforts in a 'global mutirão' to tackle climate change.

COP30 publishes latest draft resolution, ‘fossil fuels’ removed

12 months ago12 months ago6 mins

The latest draft negotiating text published by the COP30 Presidency does not include the word ‘fossil fuels’, as it seeks…

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COP30 Presidency calls on parties to scale up climate finance in draft text

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

The COP30 Presidency has published a draft text, in which it calls on countries to scale up climate finance for…

TotalEnergies has outlined three potential long-term scenarios for the global energy system, leading up to 2050, in the seventh edition of its Energy Outlook report.

TotalEnergies outlines three global energy scenarios to 2050

1 year ago12 months ago6 mins

TotalEnergies has outlined three potential long-term scenarios for the global energy system, leading up to 2050, in the seventh edition…

New climate pledges under the Paris Agreement have only slightly lowered projected global temperature increases, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said in a new report.

New climate pledges ‘only slightly’ lower projected temperature increases: UNEP

1 year ago12 months ago4 mins

New climate pledges under the Paris Agreement have only slightly lowered projected global temperature increases, the United Nations Environment Programme…

Despite the Trump administration's efforts to roll back the sustainability agenda in the United States, states and local governments can still play a key role in enabling the US to meet its climate targets, a new study by America Is All In has suggested.

Local government actions ‘can keep US on track’ for Paris Agreement goals

1 year ago12 months ago5 mins

Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back the sustainability agenda in the United States, states and local governments can…

The pace of action on tackling climate change needs to accelerate, however the direction of travel is showing signs of improvement

Faster action needed, but direction of travel ‘improving’: UNFCCC

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The pace of action on tackling climate change needs to accelerate, however the direction of travel is showing signs of…

The acceleration of the green energy sector has outpaced the expectations of the Paris Agreement, a new report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has said.

Momentum in green energy sector has outpaced Paris Agreement expectations: ECIU

1 year ago1 year ago5 mins

The acceleration of the green energy sector has outpaced the expectations of the Paris Agreement, a new report by the…