Global Briefing

Canada hails deal to channel $70bn into renewables projects, China's new Ecological and Environment Code, and Kenya's clean power drive all feature in our weekly round-up of the top green business news from around the world

Plus Amazon deforestation plunges to lowest level since 2013, Google inks 15-year solar PPA, and Malaysia's new 10-year energy efficiency plan, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world the week

China’s wind and solar curtailment rose by 49 per cent during H1, jet fuel made from tropical fruit scoops $3bn funding, and Walmart sets new emissions target

Just 21 countries met a target to identify all environmentally 'harmful' subsidies, Spain rolls out new EV incentives, and Canberra reveals next stage of strategy to reach net zero by 2045

Plus, steep decline in rainforest burning in Brazil's Amazon, the EV charging rollout is going steady in Europe, and bio-based chemicals plant plans are unveiled in Portugal

Leaked draft teases EU-wide electrification targets and incentives, Belgium and Tata Steel face legal action, and sports pitches help warm Dutch buildings

Lender drops funding goals following US pressure, InstaVolt sells Iberian businesses, and Singapore ramps up climate resilience funding

TotalEnergies must disclose climate risks within six months, Microsoft and Amazon announce water use landmarks, and Colombia's presidential election sparks energy transition fears

Africa set for green workforce boom, EU carbon emissions grew by one per cent in 2025, China sets ambitious electric HGV target, Amazon inks landmark wind energy deal, and G7 promises action on critical minerals

Oxford University finds city in southern Iraq is the world's most vulnerable to extreme temperatures, Kenya receives landmark climate funding, and the UN releases third World Ocean Assessment