More innovation, activism and cooperation at all levels of society can transcend political divides in the US, argues the Climate Crisis Advisory Group's Alice Hill from the Council on Foreign Relations

Securing climate finance on the necessary scale relies on unlocking private investment in climate solutions and change in the real economy, write WWF's Manuel Pulgar Vidal and Aaron Vermeulen

Partner Insight: Better understanding the risks and opportunities of the net zero transition is critical to business success explains, Joe Dutton, energy innovation lead at AXIS

A global approach is needed to secure solutions that deliver access to clean water and sustainable water management, writes the UAE's Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainability Abdulla Balalaa

A green gilt programme could fulfil extra borrowing capacity, unlock private investment in net zero, and hold the UK's climate ambitions to account, writes IEEFA's Kevin Leung

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To protect biodiversity on a meaningful scale, we need a clear national plan and regulations for the UK's built environment to drive industry action, argues UKGBC's Louise Hutchins

Expanding VAT relief and widening the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to more low carbon technologies can be quietly transformational, argues Labour MP Jack Abbott

IEMA's Sarah Mukherjee reflects on what the weak outcome of fractious UN biodiversity talks in Cali, Colombia means for green business leaders

As the US takes a step back from international climate dipomacy, business and governments must push even harder for ambitious action, writes Climate Group's Helen Clarkson