Climate Adaptation Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024
COP29 COP29: Azerbaijan wants fossil fuels to fund climate adaptation Azerbaijan’s energy agenda for this year's COP has been met with scepticism. Melodie Michel 17 September 2024
Climate Adaptation Zurich creates alliance to accelerate climate resilience Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion last year. Melodie Michel 04 September 2024
Operations & Finance Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP More than a quarter of companies generate environmental costs larger than their net income. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Policy & Standards South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry. Melodie Michel 23 July 2024
Policy & Standards Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week. Olivia Peluso 10 July 2024
climate resilience Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario “Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.” Melodie Michel 30 April 2024
Operations & Finance Companies urged to act on water risk in supply chains, with billions of dollars under threat Just half of the 3,163 large companies analysed by CDP currently engage with their supply chains on water issues. Melodie Michel 22 March 2024
Climate Adaptation Climate resilience approaches (and budget considerations) for Chief Sustainability Officers "If you're not investing in adaptation and resilience, you'll completely derail your mitigation efforts." Melodie Michel 06 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly Top news from the first week of COP28, advice from sustainability leads at two large multinationals, and the business case for climate adaptation in this week's newsletter. Melodie Michel 07 December 2023