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‘No evidence’ that the Government is on track to meet crucial 2030 nature target

Envirotec Magazine

The 30×30 target is a leading international commitment that the UK spear-headed at COP-15. It is vital that all political parties commit to a rapid programme of investment and expansion for important wildlife habitats and protected sites.” That’s why we want to see ambitious moves for nature in every party’s election commitments.”

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COP15: Any global pact for nature must send clear signals to business

Business Green

Together, they will work to finalise a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Biodiversity underpins human health, wealth, happiness, and identity. But while this is well understood, the loss of biodiversity and intact ecosystems continues to accelerate. This is not going unnoticed by the business community.

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Alok Sharma: 'We must also follow the best scientific advice on climate change'

Business Green

They added that while COP26 and the Pre-COP and Youth4Climate events that had been due to be staged in Italy this summer had been postponed until next year, it remained crucial that governments use the coming months to strengthen their decarbonisation plans. degrees," Sharma and Costa added.

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Graham Stuart to remain as Climate Minister, as latest 'green' ministerial roles confirmed

Business Green

The decision comes despite the UK still presently holding the crucial COP Presidency role for another fortnight until it hands the baton to Egypt, and despite the PM having promised to prioritise the environment a speech outside Downing Street earlier this week. But great news for political opponents.". Grim news for nature.

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Big Meat Unveils Battle Plans for COP28

DeSmogBlog

Farming will be front and centre at this year’s COP. The North American Meat Institute will host a side event at the US COP pavilion on December 11, the summit’s Agriculture Day, for example. Past marketing drives run by the AHDB include the £3.5-million The files also detail collaborations planned for the event itself.

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'COP26 must go ahead': Alok Sharma hits back at calls to postpone Glasgow Climate Summit

Business Green

The Climate Action Network (CAN), which represents many of the world's largest environmental groups and boasts members from over 130 countries, today called for a postponement of the substantive negotiations of COP26, arguing that the COP presidency and the UK government had failed to "ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive summit".

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'Unwelcome Christmas present': UK-Australia trade deal sparks deforestation fears

Business Green

The agreement includes a number of environmental clauses, with Chapter 22 of the FTA published yesterday reaffirming the UK and Australia's commitment to protecting biodiversity and achieving the climate goals contained in the Paris Agreement.