27-Mar-2023
UN tells governments to ‘fast forward’ net zero targets
Antonio Guterres said leaders of the G20’s rich nations must aim for net zero “as close as possible” to 2040 while emerging nations should set 2050 targets.
27-Mar-2023
Seoul eases 2030 emission reduction targets for industry
Under a new plan, the Korean industrial sector will be required to cut emissions by 11.4 % by 2030 from 2018 levels, compared to the 14.5% target set in late 2021.
27-Mar-2023
EU strikes deal to cut maritime emissions
Under the law, hailed as the most ambitious maritime fuel legislation in the world, ship emissions will be reduced by 2% as of 2025 and 80% as of 2050.
27-Mar-2023
Under pressure, the EU relaxes its ban on ICE after 2035
New vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) will be allowed after 2035 if they use “climate-neutral fuel” only, in a deal that ends an EU dispute with Germany”.
27-Mar-2023
Colombia increases reforestation target for 2026
The Colombian government announced a new goal to reforest 750,000 hectares of land by 2026, up from a goal of 120,000 hectares set by the previous administration.
27-Mar-2023
Peru announces $1.1bn in spending to contain climate impacts
The money, pledged just after cyclone Yaku caused $300m in damages to Peru, will be used for the prevention and mitigation of El-Niño-related extreme weather events.
20-Mar-2023
EU Commission releases Net-Zero Industry Act
The Commission proposed the NZIA to scale up manufacturing of cleantech in the EU in a bid to counter recent plans from the US and China.
20-Mar-2023
Department of Justice backs communities suing Big Oil
In a Supreme Court brief, the DoJ supported communities seeking to put major oil & gas companies on trial in state court to hold them accountable for climate damages.
20-Mar-2023
Singapore, Indonesia sign $50Bn MOU on renewable energy
The Green Corridor Project will support the development of renewable energy projects in Indonesia for domestic needs and for export to Singapore.
20-Mar-2023
Germany’s emissions fell 1.9% in 2022 thanks to industry efforts
German industry emissions fell by 10% in 2022, enabling the country to stay in line with its overall target despite additional emissions caused by increased coal use.
20-Mar-2023
New EPA rules could close 13% of US coal-fired power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Good Neighbor Plan requires power plants in 22 states to further reduce emissions by 2027.
13-Mar-2023
Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emissions
Japan, Australia and ASEAN nations gathered for a ministerial meeting on the reduction of carbon emissions in the region, under an initiative launched by Tokyo.
13-Mar-2023
US announces $6Bn in grants to decarbonise heavy industry
The Biden administration is directing $6Bn in funding to speed decarbonisation projects in energy-hungry industries like steel, aluminium and cement making.
13-Mar-2023
China strengthens role of courts in meeting carbon targets
China’s Supreme People’s Court issued the first judicial document to encourage and guide case handling on carbon emissions.
13-Mar-2023
German government sets plan to bring back solar, wind industry
Berlin looks to acquire shares in renewable energy firms and provide support to wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers to encourage production in Germany.
13-Mar-2023
Energy efficiency directive sets 11.7% reduction target by 2030
EU lawmakers have agreed to increase the ambition of the bloc’s energy efficiency directive, making energy savings of 11.7% by 2030 mandatory.
13-Mar-2023
UN takes step towards new way of tracking greenhouse gases
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization has come up with new infrastructure to allow standardised, real-time tracking of greenhouse gases.
13-Mar-2023
Oil giant Saudi Aramco records historic $161Bn profit in 2022
Aramco plans to spend up to $55Bn on capital projects in 2023 to boost its production from 11.5m barrels a day in 2022 to 13m barrels a day by 2027.
06-Mar-2023
Australia joins Vanuatu’s campaign for climate justice at the ICJ
Canberra will co-sponsor a bid to have the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on the obligations for states to address climate change and the damage it is causing.
06-Mar-2023
Bioeconomy: EU is moving towards its goals, challenges persist
A new assessment of the EU bioeconomy shows that while resource efficiency is improving, there’s a growing pressure on ecosystems from forestry and agriculture.