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The water footprint of artificial intelligence could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the domestic water requirements of approximately 1.3 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa, a new report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has suggested.
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AI’s water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, says UN

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The water footprint of artificial intelligence could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the…

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity – i.e. the share of total food waste relative to total food handled – since 2021.
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CGF’s Food Waste Coalition of Action reports reduction in food waste intensity among members

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

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The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, which argues that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, as well as reduce the use of fossil fuels.
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UN adopts resolution on legal obligation to combat climate change – reaction

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The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the…

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This past year has made it 'increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition', the UN Global Compact has said, citing the level to which businesses, civil society and international bodies have stepped up their collaboration.
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2025 showed change is possible through shared ambition: UN Global Compact

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This past year has made it ‘increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition’, the UN Global Compact has…

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‘Trailblazers & Transformers’ report finds UK businesses lagging on sustainability goals

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A new report has suggested that while investment in sustainability initiatives has accelerated, most UK firms are not on track…

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Net Zero Banking Alliance pauses activities following recent departures
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Net Zero Banking Alliance pauses activities to call membership vote

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The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has said that it is ‘pausing its ongoing activities’ as it undertakes a membership…

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The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, a joint effort by the UN, UNESCO, UNFCCC, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, France, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Sweden and civil society partners, has launched a call to action ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
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Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change launches call to action

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The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, a joint effort by the UN, UNESCO, UNFCCC, Brazil, Chile, Denmark,…

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HSBC Philippines has partnered with development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations and agritech leader Mayani to launch a philanthropic initiative aimed at scaling sustainable food systems and supporting Philippine smallholder farmers and fishing communities.
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HSBC backs Bayan-Mayani climate resilience initiative in the Philippines

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HSBC Philippines has partnered with development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations and agritech leader Mayani to launch a philanthropic…

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The UN Ocean Conference, taking place in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June, will culminate in the establishment of the Nice Ocean Action Plan, which will accelerate action on marine conservation and sustainable usage.
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UN Ocean Conference to establish ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan’

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The UN Ocean Conference, taking place in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June, will culminate in the establishment of…

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The European Union is making progress towards most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has found.
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EU making progress toward most Sustainable Development Goals

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The European Union is making progress towards most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has found….

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Trine Pondal, Director, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, Flying Tiger CopenhagenJuly 27, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Daniel Gadd, CEO and Co-Founder, Position GreenJuly 23, 2026
  • IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performanceJuly 16, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, DecathlonJuly 13, 2026
  • Savills’ Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscapeJuly 9, 2026

Banner for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (Feb 15–16, 2027, Berlin) with a dark background and abstract ribbon artwork.

EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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