Beta framework on nature-related risk management released
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released the first beta version of its nature-related risk-management and disclosure framework.
Described as the first integrated...
China pledges to become carbon neutral by 2060
China, the world's biggest emitter of CO2, has made a historic pledge to become carbon neutral in 2060.
The announcement was made by the Chinese...
Environmental organisations cite lack of public understanding as their biggest challenge in new report
Environmental organisations are struggling to communicate the sheer scale and complexity of the climate crisis to the public and funders, according to a new...
Consultation launched on Green Paper that seeks to transform public procurement
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office regarding the Green Paper, which seeks to simplify public procurement in the UK following EU...
Sunderland receives £1.6m to build new social housing
Sunderland City Council has received a £1.6m grant from Homes England to help build new social housing in the city.
The council confirmed its plans...
Over 50% of people in the UK less likely to buy from organisations with...
56% of people in the UK say they are less likely to buy goods or services from organisations with a weak sustainability record, new...
UK’s largest pension scheme with 9 million members unveils net zero plan
The largest pension scheme in the UK with 9 million members, has announced a new Climate Change policy to decarbonise its investment portfolio.
The policy...
Five local authorities to kickstart England’s nature recovery pilots
Five pilot areas will test how the recovery of England’s landscapes and wildlife can be driven locally.
Cornwall, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester, Northumberland and Cumbria local...
New digital twin of the Earth to be developed help tackle climate change and...
Together with partnering organisations, the European Commission has launched the Destination Earth initiative to develop a highly accurate digital model of the Earth.
Supported with...
Every UK job has the potential to be green, according to report
The UK government has welcomed 15 new recommendations from the independent Green Jobs Taskforce in a new independent report.
The Taskforce, which was convened by...
