Urbanisation is the focus today at COP28. Transport is a big feature of urban life, and it produces 20% of global CO2 emissions, and 34% of the UK's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The UK has made … [Read more...] about Transport for sustainable urban life
COP28 and the importance of gender equality in driving climate solutions
Today (4 December 2023), the focus at COP28 in Dubai centres on the business issues of trade and finance but also, crucially, gender equality. It recognises the important role of women as … [Read more...] about COP28 and the importance of gender equality in driving climate solutions
COP28 – What are the key issues for businesses?
Today marks the opening day of COP28, the United Nations Climate Change conference, bringing the international community together to help mitigate and improve climate change impacts. Hosted this … [Read more...] about COP28 – What are the key issues for businesses?
Climate change – New report highlights areas for scaling up action
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published a summary of its Synthesis Report, bringing together the findings of various reports released during its sixth assessment cycle … [Read more...] about Climate change – New report highlights areas for scaling up action
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies extend their reach
This year, climate change was a key focus for the pensions and wider investment industries. Glasgow hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). In anticipation of its role as host, the UK … [Read more...] about Environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies extend their reach
COP26: Latest updates from the climate change conference
COP26 is the 26th climate change conference of the parties, held by the United Nations. The COP takes place annually and is attended by 197 countries that are part of the UN's climate change treaty, … [Read more...] about COP26: Latest updates from the climate change conference