09-Aug-2021
Just over half of countries signed up to Paris Agreement submit NDCs before deadline
Roughly half of countries did not submit new or updated nationally determined contributions to be included in a UNFCCC synthesis report ahead of COP26.
09-Aug-2021
US Senate Democrats to introduce major polluters tax
US Senate Democrats are set to unveil legislation that would tax energy companies responsible for major greenhouse gas emissions.
02-Aug-2021
Indonesia is optimistic of reaching a net zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner, and has updated its adaptation measures and included a new long-term strategy for low carbon development.
China has established a leading group and is formulating a timetable and road map for peak carbon and carbon neutrality.
02-Aug-2021
Indonesia updates net zero strategy in hopes of 2060 target
Indonesia is optimistic of reaching a net zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner, and has updated its adaptation measures and included a new long-term strategy for low carbon development.
02-Aug-2021
Worst drought in Madagascar in four decades continues
The lack of rain in southern Madagascar has led to crop failure and mass hunger, all said to be driven by climate change.
02-Aug-2021
15 small emitter countries hike climate pledges
15 small emitter countries hike climate pledges
02-Aug-2021
Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
Joe Biden is proposing a return to Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, and possibly to tougher standards.
26-Jul-2021
Bank of Russia advises companies to disclose ESG agenda
Russia’s central bank has advised domestic companies to disclose their ESG agenda and evaluate related risks.
26-Jul-2021
France passes climate law, critics say it falls short
France passed a wide-ranging law to tackle climate change, creating a raft of bans, incentives and quotas on transportation, housing and consumption, despite criticism from environmental groups.
26-Jul-2021
G20 ministers fail to agree tougher climate goals
Following the discussions in Naples, several countries rejected the idea of committing to keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
26-Jul-2021
Indonesia sets eyes on becoming geothermal superpower
In a push to become the world’s geothermal powerhouse, Indonesia aims to install 8 GW of geothermal capacity by 2030, up from about 2.1 GW currently.
26-Jul-2021
Israel approves plan to slash carbon emissions by 2050
Israel’s government unanimously approved a plan to drastically reduce carbon emissions by 2050.
26-Jul-2021
Japan boosts renewable energy target for 2030 energy
The industry ministry’s policy draft released says renewables should account for 36 to 38% of power supplies in 2030, double the level of 18% in 2020.
26-Jul-2021
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030
As part of the Fit for 55 package, the Forest Strategy acknowledges the importance of large, healthy, and more diverse forests for carbon storage.
19-Jul-2021
UK government publishes its Transport Decarbonisation Plan
The Plan includes the aim to create a net zero rail network by 2050.
19-Jul-2021
UN global biodiversity framework to be set through 2030
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat has released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework.
19-Jul-2021
Abnormal temperatures responsible for 2.6m deaths in Asia
More than 5 million deaths, including about 2.6 million in Asia, can be attributed to abnormal hot and cold temperatures that are becoming more common due to climate change.
19-Jul-2021
Developing nations demand next climate finance goal
Developing countries have called on rich nations to provide at least $100b a year in public finance to help them tackle climate change, ahead of COP26.
19-Jul-2021
EU launches green deal plans
The EU unveiled sweeping climate proposals spanning tighter curbs on industrial pollution, higher renewable energy targets, and reforestation.
19-Jul-2021
US reconciliation package to include several climate priorities left out of bipartisan framework
The $3.5t budget proposal being put together by US Senate Democrats will include a clean electricity standard, clean energy and vehicle tax credits and a civilian climate corps.