Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit, companies commit to set 1.5°C climate targets aligned with a net-zero future, challenging Governments to match their ambition
Three million people, of all ages and in hundreds of countries, walking out of schools and workplaces together for one shared purpose, a Global Climate Strike.
Greta Thunberg and the movement of…
Statement by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye at the launch of UNDP and OPHI Handbook: How to Build a National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): Using the MPI to inform the SDGs
Excellencies, ladies and…
On the heels of the polarizing “Green New Deal,” the BlueGreen Alliance has released a “Solidarity for Climate Action” plan. The plan is the product of a partnership between 14 organized labor and…
Living sustainably doesn’t mean you have to live without luxuries but instead be aware of your resource consumption and choose options that reduce unnecessary waste.
Urban consumption contributes 10…
Sir David Attenborough, perhaps the world's oldest environmentalist at 93, has told British politicians they can't be "radical enough" in dealing with the threat of climate change.
He's warned a…
EAERE is the oldest, largest and most prestigious Scientific Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Founded in 1990, EAERE has more than 1200 members in over 60 countries from Europe…
Three of the ‘Big Six’ energy companies have promised to ensure all their employee vehicles are electric by 2030.
SSE, Centrica and Mitie have all committed to the EV100, The Climate Group’s pledge…
Kenya has been urged to halt construction of the country’s first ever coal-powered plant near the coastal town of Lamu, until an assessment is made of its environmental and cultural impact, in the…
France announced Tuesday (9 July) it would impose new taxes on plane tickets of up to €18 per flight, joining other EU states seeking to limit the environmental impact of air travel.
The government…
African Experts Trained On Geothermal Exploration
The Geothermal Development Cooperation (GDC) has trained 20 geologists from four African countries on collection of geosciences data and information…
Increasing agricultural production to meet rapidly growing demand for food – predicted to rise in sub-Saharan Africa by 150% by 2050 – while safeguarding vital ecosystem services and promoting social…
The international tennis tournament has partnered with Evian to provide all visitors buying water with 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles.
Danone UK, the parent company of Evian, are providing…
Doyte lives in South Omo, Ethiopia, one of the most remote areas in the world and hard hit by the climate crisis. As Lord of the Rain, it’s Doyte’s job to summon the rains, but for five years they…
“Solving the climate crisis could be Europe’s next heroic act,“ Finland’s Antti Rinne wrote in a blog post marking the start of his country’s EU presidency, suggesting a deal on the bloc’s 2050…
Residents and environmentalists cheered Wednesday's ruling which blocks East Africa's first coal-fired power station.
Nairobi, Kenya - Plans for the development of a coal-fired power plant near a…
Burberry has revealed their new Science Based Target to expand their ambition for a more sustainable future.
The high end fashion brand has set two new Science Based Targets, building on the…
Some of America's richest people are urging US presidential candidates to back a wealth tax on the super-rich.
"Tax us more!" was the message on Monday from about 20 super-wealthy Americans who…
(CNN)Pink Floyd's David Gilmour auctioned 126 of his guitars for a record-breaking $21 million at a New York charity auction Thursday to fight against climate change.