Australia's Qantas aims to cut carbon emissions 25% by 2030 31/3/2022

Qantas Airways Ltd plans to reduce carbon emissions by about 25% by 2030, in part by boosting sustainable aviation fuel to 10% of its fuel mix and increasing the fuel efficiency of flights by 1.5% a year. ...more

Climate-related disasters pose 'major' growth threat in Middle East, Central Asia - IMF 30/3/2022

The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are rising faster in the Middle East and Central Asia than anywhere in the world, posing a "major threat" to growth and prosperity, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. ...more

Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis 30/3/2022

World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all. ...more

Global wind and solar growth on track to meet climate targets 30/3/2022

Solar and wind power can grow enough to limit global warming to 1.5C if the 10-year average compound growth rate of 20% can be maintained to 2030, independent climate think tank Ember said in a report on Wednesday. ...more

World delegates appear to kick deal to halt nature loss into long grass 30/3/2022

Negotiations on an ambitious global biodiversity deal to halt or reverse nature loss closed in Switzerland on Tuesday, with countries agreeing to little more than further talks in June. ...more

Shell filed appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling 30/3/2022

Energy major Shell has filed its appeal against a Dutch court ruling that ordered the oil, gas and fuel producer to cut its emissions faster in a landmark win for activists turning to courts to force climate action. ...more

Qatar Foundation Announces the Launch of Earthna Center During Doha Forum 29/3/2022

Qatar Foundation has announced the launch of its Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a non-profit policy center, at the annual Doha Forum summit. ...more

Pressure grows for deal to save nature 29/3/2022

A global agreement to reverse the loss of nature and halt extinctions is inching closer, as talks in Geneva enter their final day. ...more

EU launches first WTO challenge against Britain over green subsidies 29/3/2022

The European Union has launched its first ever challenge against Britain at the World Trade Organization over its former member’s green subsidy scheme. ...more

Banks undermine their 'net zero' pledges through lobbying - report 29/3/2022

Thirty of the world's largest financial institutions are undermining their commitment to cutting carbon emissions by lobbying against climate regulation and by funding new fossil fuel projects, according to a report published on Friday. ...more