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

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.

05 November 2025

‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction

‘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.

28 October 2025

‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals

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."

22 October 2025

‘Nowhere near on track’: New NDCs leave climate experts underwhelmed

Climate Targets

‘Nowhere near on track’: New NDCs leave climate experts underwhelmed

“Countries’ last round of NDCs put the world on track for up to 2.8°C of warming."

25 September 2025

Climate organisations slam EU ‘ambiguity’ over 2035 target

Climate Targets

Climate organisations slam EU ‘ambiguity’ over 2035 target

“The political damage from this failure is already evident.”

19 September 2025

New water quality guidance launched as data shows gaps in corporate water stewardship

New water quality guidance launched as data shows gaps in corporate water stewardship

“Investors are recognising that water is the most significant environmental risk for many sectors."

18 September 2025

People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI

People & Culture

People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI

“If you are building a supply chain for the future, you can’t just cut emissions — you have to factor in the billions of people doing the work."

26 August 2025

UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

“After 20 years, the High Seas Treaty is finally within reach."

16 June 2025

Climate adaptation investments bring tenfold return over 10 years: WRI

Climate Adaptation

Climate adaptation investments bring tenfold return over 10 years: WRI

"Climate adaptation is not just a safety net but a launch pad for development."

03 June 2025

Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

"This level of forest loss is unlike anything we've seen in over 20 years of data."

21 May 2025