Sponsored Article 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." Simon Heppner 02 December 2025
Paris Agreement 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. Melodie Michel 13 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
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." Melodie Michel 22 September 2025
COP30 What to expect at COP30 – and why many CSOs are sitting this one out COP30 is widely expected to be a consequential climate summit. Melodie Michel 05 August 2025
Climate risk Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC "Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years." Melodie Michel 28 May 2025
Oil & Gas 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." Melodie Michel 22 April 2025
Climate Targets NZBA softens climate target requirements for members The move comes after many US, Canadian and Australian banks left the initiative. Melodie Michel 15 April 2025
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." Melodie Michel 07 February 2025
Paris Agreement 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." Melodie Michel 28 January 2025