Developing countries could miss out on green tech-related economic boost, UN body says 20/3/2023

Developing countries could miss out on the economic opportunities resulting from green technologies if governments and international bodies do not take decisive action, a UN body said. ...more

‘A wake-up call’: total weight of wild mammals less than 10% of humanity’s 20/3/2023

The total weight of Earth’s wild land mammals – from elephants to bisons and from deer to tigers – is now less than 10% of the combined tonnage of men, women and children living on the planet. ...more

Nature in danger as mountain forest loss quickens 20/3/2023

Mountain forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening nature in some of the planet's most biologically rich areas, warn scientists. ...more

Ecuador has financing for Galapagos reserve, still open to blue bonds, minister says 20/3/2023

Ecuador has secured $150 million in financing to manage its expanded marine reserve around the Galapagos, but remains open to blue bonds to benefit the environmentally sensitive area, Environment Minister Gustavo Manrique said Friday. ...more

Gucci, YSL owner Kering pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035 20/3/2023

France's Kering, owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, on Friday pledged to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035 from 2021 levels, amid increased scrutiny of environmental issues among consumers. ...more

Global fresh water demand will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, say experts 17/3/2023

The world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade, experts have said on the eve of a crucial UN water summit. ...more

EU countries seek to weaken livestock emission limits 17/3/2023

European Union countries agreed on Thursday to try to reduce the number of farms covered by proposed rules to cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, despite criticism from some member states. ...more

EU to unveil plans for leadership in green Industrial Revolution 17/3/2023

The European Commission on Thursday will present the centrepieces of its strategy to ensure its industry can compete with the United States and China in making clean tech products and accessing raw materials required for the green transition. ...more

Albania designates Europe's last 'wild river' as a national park 17/3/2023

Albania's government has designated the Vjosa River in the southern part of the country as a national park, marking a victory for environmentalists who have been fighting for years against plans for hydropower plants along the waterway. ...more

Shell rules out more ambitious goal for end-user emissions 17/3/2023

Shell has ruled out setting targets to cut emissions in absolute terms from customers' use of its products, its chair said in a report published on Thursday as the energy company faces increased activist and investor pressure over climate. ...more