Climate change is undermining sustainability goals, says UN
Lack of progress towards climate goals is undermining global efforts to tackle hunger, poverty, ill health, access to clean water and energy, and many other aspects of sustainable development, according to a UN report released Thursday.
Read MoreStronger international cooperation in high-emissions sectors crucial, says IEA
Countries must “supercharge” international collaboration across high-emitting sectors to get on track to curb global warming at no more than 1.5C, according to a report Thursday from the International Energy Agency.
Read MoreAmazon, Electrolux among companies launching zero-emission shipping tender
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance, a group within the maritime sector, said Wednesday it has launched its first zero-emission shipping tender, with Amazon and Electrolux among those on board.
Read MoreSBTi ramps up its climate target-checking capacity as more companies sign up
Corporate climate goal assessor the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) said Wednesday it plans to increase its capacity to meet demand as a growing number of companies worldwide sign up to its net zero pathway.
Read MoreIMO shipping strategy a major step forward for sector’s climate action -study
The International Maritime Organization’s strategy for the transition to renewable energy is a major step forward in ambition that has overtaken many of the national, regional, and industrial steps already in place, according to research released Monday.
Read MoreMuch more climate action needed on all fronts, says UN after taking stock
While the 2015 Paris Agreement has inspired significant progress in response to climate change, the world is not on track to meet the pact’s long-term goals, according to the UN’s first-ever stocktake of global efforts to tackle the crisis, released Friday.
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