Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to lowest since 2018 14/11/2023

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, government data showed on Thursday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made good on a pledge to rein in the destruction that happened under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. ...more

US, China reach 'understandings' on climate ahead of COP28 talks -Kerry 13/11/2023

The United States and China have reached "understandings and agreements" on climate issues that will help ensure progress is made at the COP28 talks starting late this month in Dubai, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Friday. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade -officials 13/11/2023

More than 60 countries have said they back a deal spearheaded by the European Union, United States and United Arab Emirates to triple renewable energy this decade and shift away from coal, two officials familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. ...more

Shell sues Greenpeace for $2.1 million after activists boarded oil vessel 13/11/2023

Shell is suing Greenpeace for $2.1 million in damages after the environmental group's activists boarded the company's oil production vessel in transit at sea this year, according to Greenpeace and a document seen by Reuters. ...more

New OECD report: Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis 13/11/2023

The OECD has just released the findings of a new interim report, Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis. ...more

Countries unite for a sustainable future: progress in Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture management 13/11/2023

More than 20 countries and the European Union have adopted 34 measures to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.  ...more

Saudi minister warns against climate action at expense of the less empowered 10/11/2023

Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Thursday that climate change solutions should not come at the expense of "less empowered people". ...more

EAD and du Unveil Naha Platform 10/11/2023

As part of their ongoing public private collaboration to enhance sustainability initiatives, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) and du, part of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have unveiled the “naha” environmental engagement platform. The platform is designed to utilise personalised digital platforms to promote sustainability, elevate environmental awareness, and encourage green practices across Abu Dhabi and beyond. ...more

Human-caused heating behind extreme droughts in Syria, Iraq and Iran, study finds 10/11/2023

Extreme droughts that have wrecked the lives of millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran since 2020 would not have happened without human-caused global heating, a study has found. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning 10/11/2023

South Africa will miss its binding 2030 carbon emissions targets under the Paris climate agreement, three senior government officials confirmed, as the country plans to run eight coal-fired power plants for longer than planned. ...more