It's been a momentous week for climate action, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its 2023 report, highlighting that there is "a rapidly-closing window of opportunity" to ensure a liveable future for all. It came days before world leaders gathered in New York for the UN 2023 Water Conference.
The UN 2023 Water Conference is expected to see the adoption of the Water Action Agenda, representing voluntary commitments of nations and stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets related to water.
It's been a momentous week for climate action, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its 2023 report, highlighting that there is "a rapidly-closing window of opportunity" to ensure a liveable future for all. It came days before world leaders gathered in New York for the UN 2023 Water Conference.
The UN 2023 Water Conference is expected to see the adoption of the Water Action Agenda, representing voluntary commitments of nations and stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets related to water.
Delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction have come to an agreement after nearly two decades of talks.
Without significant global action, plastics consumption is set to nearly double by 2050 in the G20. Even bans on single-use plastics, extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, and taxes on virgin plastic production are expected to do little to bend this curve downwards.
A new report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Institute for Environment and Defense (IIED) outlines the challenges and opportunities of biodiversity credits.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Plastic Free Foundation have published a global survey that reveals overwhelming public support for an international treaty to end plastic pollution.
UN secretary-general António Guterres has announced plans for an early warning system for extreme weather. It would help those affected prepare for disaster, and the system will include weather-watching, disseminating information and responding.
The Norwegian government plans to leverage its ownership in 70 companies to accelerate their green transition. This is another indicator of the growing importance of engagement rather than divestment in accelerating the transition.
Tesco (LSE:TSCO ) has announced it will bring its work on cutting food waste forward to 2025 and called on government to address food waste.
While the UN previously recognised a healthy environment as a human right, in July 2022 it passed a resolution recognising the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right.
