Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism

Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins was speaking at an event in Ireland this week where he called for an entirely new approach to climate activism. James Ward explains in an article up to the event on The Times website leading. Economic plans must include climate radicalism, says Michael D Higgins Michael D Higgins will … Continue reading Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism →

American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development

Everyone is pushing for more technology developments that will help us cut GHG emissions and reduce energy demand. Katherine Ellison writes on the Washington Post website about the role philanthropies are playing in funding many of these innovations. What are your views? Philanthropies flow funds to climate technologies Dave’s team launched a start-up in … Continue reading American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development →

Two new EEA reports on the need for action to improve adaptation nationally and locally

Despite the increasing awareness of climate change impacts and the need to adapt, many of Europe’s cities and towns are struggling to handle the impacts of heatwaves, severe droughts and destructive floods. Two European Environment Agency (EEA) reports published today stress the urgent need for action to improve adaptation and resilience at local and national … Continue reading Two new EEA reports on the need for action to improve adaptation nationally and locally →

Understanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

We must reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050 to have a reasonable chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Human activities - mainly the burning of fossil fuels - are currently emitting far too much CO2 every year. One approach to reducing CO2 emissions is emissions trading – it is carrot-and-stick: emitters of … Continue reading Understanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) →

Irish government publishes new climate law which commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Paul O’Donoghue writes on the Times website about a new climate action bill published by the Irish government. The bill is a positive step forward for the climate agenda, but also for Ireland. It will make Ireland a leader when it comes to climate action. Climate change bill ‘will improve poor emissions record’ The … Continue reading Irish government publishes new climate law which commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 →

Whether dealing with Covid-19 or climate change, listen to the science

Jeffrey Frankel, professor at Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of Government writes on The Guardian website about the importance of three things that are also necessary to tackle both Covid-19 and global warming: science, public policy, and international cooperation. Covid-19 and the climate crisis are part of the same battle From early on … Continue reading Whether dealing with Covid-19 or climate change, listen to the science →

Reviewing international plans to cut GHG emissions

Jeannette Cwienk writes on the Deutsche Welle website about plans announced to reduce GHG emissions and whether they are enough to meet our Paris climate targets. How successful are international climate efforts? China has joined the EU in presenting new plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But are they doing enough? And how about … Continue reading Reviewing international plans to cut GHG emissions →

New Zealand’s top 30 corporations do a poor job reporting on climate change

Jagadish Thaker, Senior Lecturer, School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing at Massey University discusses the concerns about reporting on climate change in New Zealand by its major corporations. New Zealand companies lag behind others in their reporting on climate change, and that's a risk to their reputation New Zealand’s top 30 corporations do a … Continue reading New Zealand’s top 30 corporations do a poor job reporting on climate change →

UK government criticised for lack of women on team organising COP 26 in Glasgow next year

The UK Government has been fiercely criticised for its “implicit failure” to recognise women after it emerged an all-male team would be leading the COP 26 climate summit planned for Glasgow next year. Xander Richards explains in an article on The National website. Implicit failure': UK Government slammed for fielding all-male Cop26 team Initially … Continue reading UK government criticised for lack of women on team organising COP 26 in Glasgow next year →

Insights into the magnitude and ambition of climate-related investment targets

The first analysis of financial sector climate-related investment pledges is available on the New Climate Institute website. Unpacking the finance sector’s climate related investment commitments Financial institution’s climate-related investment targets have rapidly grown in recent years. In this report, we provide insights into the magnitude and ambition of these targets, and investigate their relationship … Continue reading Insights into the magnitude and ambition of climate-related investment targets →