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What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

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What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

"The uncomfortable lesson from Belém must be that COP is no longer the primary driver of climate action."

02 December 2025

2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

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2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

The emissions gap to a 1.5°C future is expected to grow by 2 billion tonnes from 2030 to 2035.

13 November 2025

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

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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.

05 November 2025

Fossil fuel production plans widely inconsistent with Paris Agreement

Energy Transition

Fossil fuel production plans widely inconsistent with Paris Agreement

“The increase in fossil fuel expansion plans over the last two years is alarming."

22 September 2025

What to expect at COP30 – and why many CSOs are sitting this one out

What to expect at COP30 – and why many CSOs are sitting this one out

COP30 is widely expected to be a consequential climate summit.

05 August 2025

Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

"Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years."

28 May 2025

Shareholders ask Equinor to explain ‘inconsistency’ between oil expansion and climate goals

Shareholders ask Equinor to explain ‘inconsistency’ between oil expansion and climate goals

"If Equinor can’t make its renewables business profitable, it should return excess capital to its investors – not double down on fossil fuel projects."

22 April 2025

NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

Climate Targets

NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

The move comes after many US, Canadian and Australian banks left the initiative.

15 April 2025

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

Climate Targets

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

"The UK's NDC is an encouraging sign of leadership, especially following the US’ step back."

07 February 2025

Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

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Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

"Our cities, states, businesses, and local institutions will take the baton of US climate leadership and run with it."

28 January 2025

Brazil names top climate negotiator as COP30 president

Brazil names top climate negotiator as COP30 president

COP30 is already being touted as ‘the bounce-back COP’ after several years of disappointing progress and climate negotiations largely led by fossil fuel lobbyists.

24 January 2025

Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

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Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

Read our interview with Pia Heidenmark Cook and join our February webinar on climate targets.

23 January 2025