United Nations
High Seas Treaty: UN member states seal historic deal to protect international waters
New legal powers for countries to create protected areas in high seas are expected to be a major boost to hopes of delivering '30 x 30' biodiversity target. Read More
What world leaders need to focus on at COP27
Sponsored: Negotiations at COP27 can help accelerate the transition to a clean and reliable energy supply, one that benefits both people and nature. Read More
Pause for celebration: A global plastics treaty is on the way
This development is a very big deal. Read More
Coal, Deforestation, Zero-Emission Vehicles: A Closer Look at Six Key Commitments from the COP26 Climate Conference
Scientists say a rise in global temperatures beyond 1.5°C by the end of the century will cause catastrophic climate-changing events around the world. Sadly, temperatures are on pace to rise 2.7° C by the end of the century if major climate action doesn’t happen. The Insight Report, Coal, Deforestation, Zero-Emission Vehicles: A Closer Look at Six Key Commitments from the COP26 Climate Conference examines six commitments made by nations around the world to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce global warming and avert potential disaster. Read More
How Thai Union rapidly pivoted to a greener business strategy
The Thai canned fish giant is moving beyond past criticism to lead the seafood industry towards a more planet-friendly future Read More
US businesses stand by the Paris Agreement at COP25
While the United States government has kept a low profile at this year’s COP25, the country's businesses have played a more enthusiastic role. Read More
What to expect from the UN's COP25 climate change conference
The main goal of this 'implementation COP' is to fill in legal and technical details left undefined in the Paris Agreement. Read More
4 key tasks for countries at COP25 in Madrid
The conference provides an opportunity for countries to continue to build momentum ahead of 2020, which could lead to more ambitious climate commitments. Read More
How developing countries put forests on the climate agenda
Nearly a quarter of all the greenhouse gases emitted by man come from the way we manage our forests, farms and fields. Read More
Human rights, access to remedy and stakeholder engagement
Companies have a very real role to play in resolving grievances but are struggling to respond. Read More
