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'Climate action is finally coming home on African soil': COP27 closes with historic deal on climate Loss and Damage

Business Green

This COP caused deep frustrations but it wasn't for nothing," she said. "It The inclusion could deliver a modest boost to the upcoming COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal, which is hoping to deliver a sweeping new international treaty to ramp up nature protection efforts globally.

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Next Prime Minister to face legal requirement to beef up Net Zero Strategy

Business Green

As such, the court order presents a major challenge to the next Prime Minister, who will be under immediate pressure to both strengthen the UK's net zero plans and deliver a more ambitious package to help households cope with soaring energy bills this winter.

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From net zero factions to sewage spills: 10 green questions for the new Prime Minister

Business Green

What's in the energy support package, and who is going to pay for it? A sweeping support package has been promised, potentially worth up to £100bn, but what will be in it and why were these proposals such a closely guarded secret throughout the leadership campaign?

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'Nothing short of critical': Fraught G20 climate talks intensify pressure for progress ahead of COP26

Business Green

It follows a separate communiqué on environmental issues last week, which saw the G20 agree to common objectives on biodiversity, natural capital, more efficient use of resources and sustainable finance. are much lower than at 2C," states.

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SDG15: The fight for life on land

Business Green

On top of that, the land plays host to much of the planet's biodiversity, providing incalculable benefits to humanity and the global economy, starting with the pollination that underpins the global food system. Essentially, without biodiversity, we would not exist, let alone develop". Cristiana Pa?ca

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COP26 is over, now what? Here's what it could mean for business

Business Green

In November, I had the privilege to represent Schneider Electric at the UN's Conference of Parties (COP) on climate change in Glasgow. This COP was unlike the previous 25 iterations, in that it took place during a global pandemic. In reality, the current pledges align more closely to 2.7 Bottom Line for Business.

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2023: A Strange, Tumultuous Year in Sustainability

Andrew Winston

Scientists tell us that we’ve pushed the planet beyond its ability to support us in critical areas such as availability of water, biodiversity, and, of course, carbon emissions. But these new rules also demand discussion of impacts on water, biodiversity, human rights, and more. But it was China that blew everyone away.