Policy

Biodiversity

'Alternative future': Yorkshire Dales restoration scheme aims to set an example ahead of COP26

A host of green groups have teamed up with local communities to restore over 1,150 hectares around Ingleborough, the second highest peak in the Dales

clock 24 June 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

'Repeated failures': Climate advisors slam UK's net zero policy 'vacuum'

Government's climate agenda marred by uncertainty and delay which risks undermining COP26 and net zero transition, Climate Change Committee warns

clock 24 June 2021 • 9 min read

Climate change

'This is not a scary transition': Six key takeaways from the CCC's net zero progress report

In what is a crucial year for climate action in 2021, there CCC has today given the government much food - but little time - for thought - here are its top takeaways

clock 24 June 2021 • 15 min read

Policy

Bridging the gap: What can businesses do to accelerate UK climate action in 2021?

UK plc needs to demonstrate 'aggressive fast and transformative' climate action in the run up to COP26, according to the Corporate Leaders Group

clock 23 June 2021 • 6 min read

Infrastructure

Study: Net zero emissions can be reached by 2050 at 'low cost'

New analysis from Good Energy and Energy Systems Catapult suggests transition to net zero emission energy system may require just £14bn of additional investment a year

clock 22 June 2021 • 4 min read

Investment

Carbon pricing, risk disclosure, and net zero: Can the UK build a truly green financial system?

Mandatory finance sector net zero goals, strengthened ETS, and nature-based risk disclosure requirements among Aldersgate Group's demands

clock 22 June 2021 • 7 min read

Climate change

'Independent SAGE' for climate? Top experts launch global Climate Crisis Advisory Group

Featuring Sir David King and the IEA's Fatih Birol, new group plans to offer regular warnings and policy advice on the urgent need to combat climate breakdown

clock 21 June 2021 • 3 min read

Investment

Aviva and WWF team up for green finance drive

Policy paper published as part of new partnership sets out a number of recommendations for how the UK’s finance sector can be reformed to deliver an accelerated net zero transition

clock 21 June 2021 • 3 min read

Management

Global Briefing: South Korea proposes plan to slash emissions 40 per cent by 2030

South Korean decarbonisation plans, Irish hydrogen ambitions, and NATO targets net zero in this week's round up of green business news from around the world

clock 18 June 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

'The next few months are vital': Latest round of UN climate talks end in stalemate

Continuing deadlock over carbon market rules and frustration over access to vaccines and missed climate funding pledges means pressure is mounting on diplomats ahead of COP26

clock 18 June 2021 • 8 min read