Tag: Sustainable development goals
Solving Climate and Biodiversity Crises through System Change
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day and gear up for the UN COP30 climate summit, it's hard to ignore the fact that the climate and biodiversity crises are wreaking havoc all around...
Cookstove Carbon Credits: Quality Scheme Exclusions
Nearly all existing carbon credits generated by cleaner cookstove projects face a new challenge. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has made a significant decision that has wide-reaching implications for these...
China’s Climate Commitment: Ambiguous Emission Goals Reveal Uncertainty
So, like, President Xi Jinping from China has decided to get all serious about reducing emissions, you know? It's a big deal because it's the first time they're covering all economic sectors and greenhouse...
Utilizing Capital-Market Borrowing to Achieve COP29 Goal
Utilizing Capital-Market Borrowing to Achieve COP29 Goal The UN's Green Climate Fund (GCF) is exploring new avenues for funding to meet the ambitious goal set at COP29 in November. The fund, which supports climate action...
Japan ignores calls to increase 2035 emissions target
Japan's Missed Opportunity: A Closer Look at the 2035 Emissions Target Japan recently found itself in the global spotlight after missing a UN deadline for submitting its updated 2035 emissions reduction target. The government's proposal...
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall Negotiations
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall Negotiations Major fossil fuel-producing countries are under fire at negotiations in Busan for resisting restrictions on plastic manufacturing, a critical market for oil and gas. As discussions...
Threat to UK Climate Finance Pledges from Aid Budget Cuts
The UK recently announced a significant reduction in its overseas aid budget, sparking concerns about its ability to fulfill promises to increase climate finance to developing nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled plans to...
Brazil’s Push for Early Climate Deals at Bonn Talks
New Diplomats Take Charge at COP30 Climate Summit So, the Brazilian diplomats leading the charge at COP30 in November are already setting their sights on a successful mid-year climate negotiation in Bonn come June. They're...
European Companies Backing Strong Climate Action: Key Findings
Alright, so check this out. Solar panels were recently set up on top of a production hall at Halloren, Germany's oldest chocolate factory. This place has been around since way back in 1804, making...
Global Hunger Continues to Rise: UN Report – EcoWatch
Charitable organizations were out and about distributing hot meals to Palestinians in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, Gaza on May 12, 2025. The heartwarming scene captured by Abed Rahim Khatib / Anadolu via...
