Deforestation Forest loss down 36% in 2025 – but wildfires threaten gains “A drop of this scale in a single year is encouraging – it shows what decisive government action can achieve." Melodie Michel 29 April 2026
Food System Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study "To really reduce deforestation, we must also take action in the producer countries." Melodie Michel 25 March 2026
Deforestation Top grain companies give up Brazil’s 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 What’s 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 ‘hesitations’ 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 Nestlé enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain By empowering farmers and incentivising climate-positive practices, we can collectively contribute to a greener future.” 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 ‘quickly catching up’ 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