EU renewable energy law clears first vote after French nuclear assurances 30/6/2023

A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed new EU renewable energy targets, but criticised last-minute changes offering France and other countries possible carve-outs for ammonia plants and greater recognition of nuclear energy. ...more

EU nature law on knife-edge after losing first vote 30/6/2023

A European Union parliament committee on Tuesday rejected a landmark legal proposal to protect endangered natural habitats, ahead of a decisive vote by the full EU assembly next month. ...more

Britain loses status as global climate leader, advisers say 30/6/2023

Britain has lost its position as a global leader on climate action and is not doing enough to meet its mid-century net zero target, the country's climate advisers said on Wednesday. ...more

Canada launches first-ever climate adaptation strategy 30/6/2023

Canada launched its first-ever national climate adaptation strategy on Tuesday, aimed at reducing the risk from extreme weather events like floods and wildfires and mitigating slow the impacts of fossil fuel-driven global warming, including melting permafrost. ...more

EU must pick up speed to reach climate goals, report says 27/6/2023

The EU needs to accelerate the implementation of the European Green Deal if it is to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, according to a new flagship report released on Monday (26 June). ...more

Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says 27/6/2023

Global energy demand rose 1% last year and record renewables growth did nothing to shift the dominance of fossil fuels, which still accounted for 82% of supply, the industry's Statistical Review of World Energy report said on Monday. ...more

UN ship agency chief urges decisive action at environment talks 27/6/2023

Countries must take decisive action at talks aimed at accelerating decarbonisation in the shipping industry, the United Nations' shipping agency chief said on Monday, as pressure for change builds. ...more

Indonesia cites deforestation decline from stricter controls 27/6/2023

Indonesia, home to a third of the world's rainforests, has seen its annual deforestation drop by 8.4%, its environment ministry said on Monday, attributing the fall to better control of fires and stricter permitting for tree clearance. ...more

New rules aim to clamp down on corporate greenwashing 27/6/2023

Companies will face more pressure to disclose how climate change affects their business under a new set of G20-backed global rules aimed at helping regulators crack down on greenwashing. ...more

Rich nations pledge to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars for climate fight 26/6/2023

Multilateral development banks like the World Bank are expected to find $200 billion in extra firepower for low-income economies by taking on more risk, a move that may require wealthy nations to inject more cash, world leaders said on Friday. ...more