Renewable energy 2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ºC. Melodie Michel 16 April 2024
COP29 Naming of another oil veteran as COP29 president sparks concerns among sustainability leaders This is the second time the world’s most important climate summit will be led by someone with strong ties with the fossil fuel industry. Melodie Michel 08 January 2024
Operations & Finance European banks move away from fossil fuels post-COP28 Crédit Agricole and ING have both announced steps to phase out fossil fuel investments from their portfolios faster than planned. Melodie Michel 21 December 2023
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly Our final thoughts on COP28 and a deep dive into climate finance, sustainability governance and climate litigation... Melodie Michel 14 December 2023
Operations & Finance Public-private-philanthropic partnerships needed to fill the climate finance gap This innovative funding model is making strides in addressing climate financing hurdles, says WEF. Melodie Michel 13 December 2023
COP28 ‘Terrible news’: COP28 fails to clarify carbon trading rules For some, the absence of a deal is better than a low-integrity carbon market that would undermine progress towards the Paris Agreement. Melodie Michel 13 December 2023
COP28 COP28: Global stocktake calling on countries to transition away from fossil fuels just adopted The new text's quick adoption has come as a surprise to many in the plenary session, who expected more debate, and perhaps even further revisions. Melodie Michel 13 December 2023
COP28 COP28 failures could leave businesses ‘at risk of being stranded’ “The just transition has to happen in a business context as well." Melodie Michel 12 December 2023
COP28 COP28 ends on a bitter note as new ‘choose your own adventure’ draft divides leaders Global stocktake negotiations continue this morning as the COP28 venue officially closes its doors. Melodie Michel 12 December 2023
Operations & Finance Nature investment: private finance flows 140 times larger for degradation than for protection Climate conversations increasingly include nature and biodiversity considerations, but the world must do more to put its money where its mouth is. Melodie Michel 11 December 2023