United Nations
Politics
UN chief argues oil and gas firms' profiteering off the energy crisis is 'punishing the poorest and most vulernable people, while destroying our home'
04 August 2022
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4 min read
Climate change
Head of UN Convention to Combat Desertification to take up role vacated by Patricia Espionsa, as search for permanent replacement continues
22 June 2022
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2 min read
Management
At launch of new UN net zero scrutiny group, António Guterres argues that ensuring credibility and environmental integrity of net zero pledges is 'essential' to tackling the climate crisis
27 April 2022
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3 min read
Policy
New body tasked with developing stronger standards for net zero emissions pledged from non-state entities, including businesses, investors, and cities
31 March 2022
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5 min read
Investment
New edition of protocol binds companies in the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance to delivering rolling five year decarbonisation goals for their portfolio emissions
25 January 2022
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3 min read
Risk
WHO and UNICEF warn world is on track to miss Sustainable Development Goals covering access to water services
05 July 2021
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3 min read
Investment
Fund announces it plans to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 29 per cent this year against 2019 levels
20 June 2021
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2 min read
Risk
UNEP progress report reiterates how lack of progress on tackling climate and biodiversity crises is undermining ability to meet wider Sustainable Development Goals
24 May 2021
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3 min read
Policy
UN Statistical Commission formally adopts System of Environmental-Economic Accounting - Ecosystem Accounting
11 March 2021
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2 min read
Policy
UK-Canada initiative welcomes 10 new members, as UN chief sets out three point plans for governments and businesses to accelerate coal power phase out
02 March 2021
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5 min read
