Circular Economy WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition "GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity." Melodie Michel 12 November 2025
COP30 Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30 "Now is the moment when bolder national ambition can minimise the likelihood of the worst climate scenarios." Melodie Michel 11 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
COP30 1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’ "The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast." Melodie Michel 06 November 2025
Policy & Standards EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits The target could be reviewed every two years. Melodie Michel 05 November 2025
COP30 ‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction Countries representing around 64% of global emissions have still not submitted their 2035 NDCs. Melodie Michel 28 October 2025
Buildings More countries are integrating green building plans into national climate goals "Buildings are not just part of the climate challenge – they are one of our most powerful solutions." Melodie Michel 23 October 2025
State of Climate Action ‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals “A decade of delay has dangerously narrowed the path to 1.5°C." Melodie Michel 22 October 2025
Energy Transition Global renewable deployment beats records, but still falls short of tripling goal To meet the target set at COP28, the world would need to add 1,122 GW of renewable capacity every year from 2025 onward. Melodie Michel 15 October 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