COP29

COP29 ends with new US$300bn climate finance goal

The NCQG has been described as "not enough" and a "bitter disappointment" by some; "ambitious and achievable" by others.

Melodie Michel

25 November 2024

COP29

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

The latest NCQG draft proposes “two vastly different options" for its design – and still lacks a specific figure.

Melodie Michel

21 November 2024

US Presidential Election

Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to ‘charge ahead’

"You can count on a chorus of world leaders confirming that they won’t turn their back on climate and nature goals."

Melodie Michel

06 November 2024

Nature Restoration Law

Sustainability leaders welcome EU adoption of Nature Restoration Law

“Today marks a pivotal victory for Europe’s people, nature and climate alike,” said Janneke de Vries, Director of EU Partnerships at World Resources Institute.

Olivia Peluso

18 June 2024

People & Culture

Scope 4 emissions: What Chief Sustainability Officers should know

Scope 4 aims to quantify the emissions avoided merely by using one product instead of another, but calculations rely largely on assumptions.

Melodie Michel

04 January 2024

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 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

COP28

COP28: Businesses and governments rally behind food systems sustainability

134 countries have signed the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, and will incorporate food into their climate plans.

Melodie Michel

01 December 2023

COP28

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 3: Food

Companies need supportive policies to achieve their regenerative agriculture pledges: will their prayers be answered at COP28?

Melodie Michel

29 November 2023