Deforestation Top grain companies give up Brazilâs Soy Moratorium The exit, motivated by tax incentives, is seen as a major setback in the fight against deforestation. Melodie Michel 06 January 2026
COP30 COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance "More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation." Melodie Michel 24 November 2025
COP30 COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability. Melodie Michel 10 November 2025
Sponsored Article Whatâs COP got to do with it? Key signals and what they mean for businesses "COP has the power to reshape the ecosystem of incentives, legitimacy, and expectation." Simon Heppner 30 September 2025
Deforestation UK supermarkets ask commodity traders to maintain Brazil Soy Moratorium The moratorium was suspended by Brazil's competition authority in August. Melodie Michel 09 September 2025
COP30 We Mean Business Coalition urges companies to overcome âhesitationsâ and show up at COP30 "Corporate presence drives momentum, keeps ambition high in negotiations and demonstrates that the private sector is ready to act." Melodie Michel 13 August 2025
Food System NestlĂ© enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain By empowering farmers and incentivising climate-positive practices, we can collectively contribute to a greener future.â Melodie Michel 18 July 2025
People & Culture Petrobras names new Chief Sustainability Officer Petrobras has shifted the gender composition of its executive leadership team with the new CSO. Melodie Michel 15 July 2025
BRICS Summit BRICS leaders call for more inclusive climate governance and greater finance flows to Global South Many criticised the new US$300bn annual collective quantified goal (NCQG) as insufficient. Melodie Michel 07 July 2025
Energy Transition Emerging economies âquickly catching upâ on Europe and the US in clean industry race "The new generation of energy-intensive industrial plants will go to where they can access abundant, reliable, cheap, clean electricity." Melodie Michel 23 June 2025
Carbon market Brazil seeks to cancel US$180mn carbon credit agreement with LEAF Coalition Prosecutors argue that the deal was closed without the previous, free and informed consent of local Indigenous communities. Melodie Michel 05 June 2025
People & Culture Brazilâs Petrobras on the hunt for next Chief Sustainability Officer Mauricio Tolamsquim has left the company to join the board of Brazilian utility Eletrobras. Melodie Michel 26 May 2025