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Tax on super rich could generate ‘trillions of dollars’ to tackle the climate crisis, says group - SustainabilityOnline

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A tax on the richest billionaires on the planet could generate 'trillions of dollars' to help tackle the climate crisis, climate activists 350.org have said.

#tax #cop29 #climatechange #sustainability

6h ago

From sustainabilityonline.net

Business and philanthropic leaders convene for climate discussion at COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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More than 1,000 leaders from the worlds of business, finance and philanthropy have convened at COP29 to discuss the role that the private sector needs to play.

#esg #cop29 #business #sustainability

6h ago

From sustainabilityonline.net

International Organization for Standardization launches ESG guidance at COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched new guidance principles at COP29, to enable businesses to navigate the ESG landscape.

#esg #iso #cop29 #sustainability

7h ago

From sustainabilityonline.net

Energy efficiency must be a priority to keep 2030 goals on track, says Mission Efficiency - SustainabilityOnline

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Mission Efficiency has called on governments and businesses to accelerate energy efficiency over the coming years to ensure that 2030 goals remain 'on track'.

#cop29 #energy #sustainability #Energyefficiency

8h ago

From sustainabilityonline.net

What effect would a second Trump administration have on U.S. environmental policy? - SustainabilityOnline

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Former US president Donald Trump has not held back from criticising US environmental policy, along with the Republican Party.

#Trump #Environment #elections2024 #sustainability

on Sep 5

From sustainabilityonline.net

Decision to delay EUDR is a ‘dark day’ for Europe’s environmental credentials, groups say - SustainabilityOnline

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Environmental non-profit Mighty Earth has described the European Parliament's decision to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a 'dark day'.

on Thu, 3PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

‘Encouraging progress’ on net zero policy in many regions - SustainabilityOnline

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The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy has reported 'encouraging progress' on net zero efforts in many regions of the world, however there are still shortcomings.

on Thu, 11AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Investment in climate action must increase across all economies - SustainabilityOnline

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Investment in climate action needs to increase across all global economies, with between $6.3 trillion and $6.5 trillion per year needed by 2030 to meet targets.

on Thu, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

African nations and NGOs call for just climate finance initiatives at COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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A coalition of environmental ministries from four African countries together with over 150 NGOs, has called for fair, sustainable climate finance initiatives.

on Thu, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

World Bank extends ‘lifeline’ to small nations affected by disasters - SustainabilityOnline

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The World Bank Group has announced a funding extension to countries struggling to rebuild from disasters, enabling vulnerable states to postpone repayments.

on Thu, 7AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Tech sector can continue to be a leader in driving sustainability efforts, says GlobalData - SustainabilityOnline

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The tech sector has proven its ability to "lead in innovations to improve sustainability", and now has the opportunity to accelerate its efforts.

on Wed, 12PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

88% of business leaders planning to increase investment in IT for sustainability - SustainabilityOnline

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Some 88% of business leaders are planning to increase their IT investment in sustainability projects over the next 12 months, a new report by IBM has found.

on Wed, 11AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Small island states ‘on the sharp end of a colossal injustice’, says UN chief - SustainabilityOnline

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Small island nations are 'on the sharp end of a colossal injustice' when it comes to climate change, UN Secretary General António Guterres has told COP29.

on Wed, 10AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Climate change a growing threat to those fleeing wars, says UNHCR - SustainabilityOnline

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A new report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has noted the degree to which climate change is impacting those fleeing war, violence and persecution.

on Wed, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Multilateral development banks share climate finance projection at COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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A group of leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) have shared an estimate of their annual collective financing for low- and middle-income countries.

on Wed, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

BITCI shares findings of All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme - SustainabilityOnline

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has announced the outcomes of its All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme, designed to empower SMEs.

on Wed, 7AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Brazil and UK’s climate commitments look good on paper, but actions need to follow - SustainabilityOnline

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Newly-published national climate commitments from Brazil and the UK look good on paper, but they won't "move the needle" until they are turned into actions.

on Tue, 5PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Brazil and UK’s climate commitments look good on paper, but actions need to follow - SustainabilityOnline

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Newly-published national climate commitments from Brazil and the UK look good on paper, but they won't "move the needle" until they are turned into actions.

on Tue, 5PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Big tech enabling spread of climate disinformation, report finds - SustainabilityOnline

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Major tech firms continue to be major spreaders of climate disinformation, a new report by Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) has claimed.

on Tue, 12PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

COP29 needs ‘tear down the walls’ to climate finance, says UN Secretary-General - SustainabilityOnline

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that COP29 must "tear down the walls to climate finance, in an address at COP29.

on Tue, 11AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

5 ways in which COP29 can demonstrate progress on energy goals - SustainabilityOnline

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5 ways in which COP29 can demonstrate progress on energy goals: 1. Scaling Up Energy Storage, 2. Accelerating Energy Efficiency Progress, 3. Reducing Emissions

on Tue, 10AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Progress on environmental goals ‘derailed’ by failure to implement action plans, says EY - SustainabilityOnline

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Progress on vital global environmental goals has been 'derailed' by the failure of businesses around the world to put action plans and commitments in place.

on Tue, 10AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Climate finance goals at COP29 must integrate the needs of small-scale farmers - SustainabilityOnline

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The ambitious climate finance targets on the agenda at COP29 in Baku need to empower small-scale farmers to help feed the world, IFAD has said.

on Tue, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

‘Significant gap’ remains between energy announcements and actual policies, says IRENA - SustainabilityOnline

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Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase 'dramatically' to meet 2030 energy targets.

on Mon, 6PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

COP28 president highlights need to maintain momentum on climate agenda - SustainabilityOnline

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COP28 president Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has called on parties to "prove once again that we can unite, act and deliver" at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

on Mon, 1PM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Women Leading on Climate calls on leaders to ‘step up’ and listen to women and girls - SustainabilityOnline

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Women Leading on Climate has called on leaders in attendance at COP29 to 'step up' and listen to the voices of women and girls around the world.

on Mon, 11AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

COP29 a ‘pivotal’ moment to unlock climate action, says WWF - SustainabilityOnline

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WWF has said that COP29 comes at a 'pivotal moment' for the planet, with the conference acrucial in driving the pace of climate action over the coming years.

on Mon, 11AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

‘Substantial’ outcome needed from COP29, says UN Climate Change chief - SustainabilityOnline

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Simon Stiell, executive secretary of UN Climate Change, has called for a "substantial outcome" from COP29, which got under way today (11 November).

on Mon, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

Uncertainty around the 1.5°C climate target makes it more important than ever - SustainabilityOnline

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Luis Costa, Climate Research Lead, and Yann Rosetti, Research Specialist, at the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), examine why 1.5°C still makes sense.

on Mon, 9AM

From sustainabilityonline.net

5 things to watch out for at COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, will take place in Baku from 11 to 22 November. Here are five things to look out for.

on Nov 8

From sustainabilityonline.net

Cascale updates environmental tool to improve sustainability reporting - SustainabilityOnline

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Cascale has announced an update to its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), which will 'provide more precise and verified environmental data'.

on Nov 8

From sustainabilityonline.net

U.S. election ‘needs to be a wake-up call’ for progressives in Europe - SustainabilityOnline

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The re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president should act as a "wake up call for all democrats and progressives in Europe", Mélanie Vogel, has commented.

on Nov 8

From sustainabilityonline.net

One in ten older Gen Z and younger Millennials willing to pay 50% more for sustainable products - SustainabilityOnline

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A new study has found that one in ten older Gen Z and younger Millennial shoppers in the UK would be willing to pay 50% more for a sustainable product.

on Nov 8

From sustainabilityonline.net

Climate change can heighten impact of chemical pollutants, study finds - SustainabilityOnline

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Climate change, specifically increased temperatures, can heighten the effects of chemical pollution on nature and human health, a new study has found.

on Nov 7

From sustainabilityonline.net

Three quarters of UK products feature some sort of environmental claim - SustainabilityOnline

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Just under three quarters (74%) of all products marketed online by UK retailers feature some sort of 'green' or 'environmental' claim

on Nov 7

From sustainabilityonline.net

Three pathways to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals - SustainabilityOnline

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A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has explored a number of potential pathways towards achieving the goals of the UN SDGs.

on Nov 7

From sustainabilityonline.net

Growing role of regional climate solutions highlighted in new report - SustainabilityOnline

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The importance of cities, businesses, organisations and indigenous groups around the world in driving nature-positive climate solutions has been highlighted.

on Nov 6

From sustainabilityonline.net

What African communities can teach us about reversing environmental decline - SustainabilityOnline

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A new Stanford University-led study has explored the level to which communities in rural Africa have sought to reverse land degradation, offering valuable insights.

on Nov 6

From sustainabilityonline.net

Common Fisheries Policy limits should be ‘no obstacle’ to decarbonising fishing industry - SustainabilityOnline

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Limits on weight and power of fishing vessels, established under the CFP, should provide 'no obstacle' to switching to more energy-efficient technologies.

on Nov 6

From sustainabilityonline.net

Trump’s election ‘won’t be a death knell’ to sustainability transition in the US - SustainabilityOnline

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A second Donald Trump presidency won't halt the sustainability transition that has gained momentum in recent years, the World Resources Institute has said.

on Nov 6

From sustainabilityonline.net

Over a quarter of Americans believe climate protection will be the most critical challenge to overcome - SustainabilityOnline

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A new study has found that more than a quarter (27%) of US citizens believe that climate protection will be the 'most critical' challenge to overcome.

on Nov 5

From sustainabilityonline.net

Harris vs Trump and the effect on the sustainability agenda in the U.S. - SustainabilityOnline

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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, the difference in approach from the two candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, couldn't be starker.

on Nov 5

From sustainabilityonline.net

Just half of finance leaders think it’s ‘very likely’ that corporates will achieve sustainability targets - SustainabilityOnline

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Just 47% of finance leaders and 53% of investors believe that corporate bodies will achieve their stated sustainability targets, according to a report by EY.

on Nov 4

From sustainabilityonline.net

Consumer preference for electric vehicles falls in India - SustainabilityOnline

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Consumer preference for electric vehicles has declined by 45% in India over the past two years, a new study by Grant Thornton Bharat has found.

on Nov 4

From sustainabilityonline.net

New report highlights key role of forests in implementing biodiversity framework - SustainabilityOnline

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A new report published during the COP 16 biodiversity conference in Colombia has highlighted the important role that forests can play in biodiversity.

on Nov 1

From sustainabilityonline.net

Investment in water, agriculture will be needed to avoid future conflicts - SustainabilityOnline

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Accelerated investment in water capture and agricultural enhancements will be required to prevent instability and conflict in high-risk countries.

on Oct 31

From sustainabilityonline.net

Energy Transitions Commission assesses climate finance transition ahead of COP29 - SustainabilityOnline

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Ahead of the COP29 conference, the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) has published a briefing paper on what is expected to be one of the key talking points.

on Oct 30

From sustainabilityonline.net

$78 trillion needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 - SustainabilityOnline

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Achieving net zero emissions targets by 2050 will require an investment of around $78 trillion, a new study by Wood Mackenzie has found.

on Oct 30

From sustainabilityonline.net

Rising fuel prices pushing Gen Z to embrace plug-in electric hybrid vehicles - SustainabilityOnline

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A combination of rising fuel costs and environmental concerns are prompting Gen Z and Millennial consumers to consider plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

on Oct 30