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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

Seasoned observers fear that growing calls for a bolder and more ambitious global policy framework are continuing to founder on the rocks of vested interests and short-term cost concerns. .

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Climate policy advocacy is incredibly powerful, but businesses must do more

We Mean Business Coalition

It is safe to say that climate ambition has become mainstream. That’s over one third of the global economy. But to build a business case for deep and long-term investments, drive scale and turn targets into concrete action, companies rely on governments to provide an enabling policy environment and level playing field. .

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The world has consumed half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials since the Paris Agreement

Envirotec Magazine

The throwaway global economy is fuelling the climate crisis with more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials consumed since the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report from impact organisation Circle Economy launched on 19 January. World leaders committed to limit climate change to 1.5°C

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State and regional governments lead on renewable electricity generation – new report

Envirotec Magazine

States and regions have, on average, reduced emissions by 14% as global emissions continue to rise. The Climate Group and CDP call for states and regions to set more ambitious emissions reduction targets for 2030 and beyond to limit global heating to 1.5°C By comparison, only 25% of global electricity is renewable.