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With a huge drought in India and Pakistan occuring now there is potentially some long term implications as huge swathes of population could migrate and that is likely to drive tensions higher. The implications for biodiversity are also horrendous! We need to be more focused on Net Zero than ever before.

World ‘at a crossroads’ as droughts increase nearly a third in a generation Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating ways of slowing it down must happen “urgently, using every tool we can”, said the head of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Thursday, calling for a global commitment to support drought prepa...

The warning signs are increasingly ominous. Has the film Don't Look Up become a reality? What wil it take for the required serious action to be taken?

Climate: World getting ‘measurably closer’ to 1.5-degree threshold There is a 50:50 chance of average global temperature reaching 1.5 degrees Celcius above pre-industrial levels in the next five years, and the likelihood is increasing with time, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), published on Tuesday in Geneva.

By combining industrial financial muscle with purpose driven ideas the world may just about stand a chance.

New Kia-Ocean Cleanup Partnership the Latest in Ongoing Effort to Rein in Our Global Plastic Footprint Through the seven-year partnership, Kia will support The Ocean Cleanup’s work and construction of new plastic-collection devices, and integrate portions of the harvested plastic into its value chain.

It's important that we take heed of this as we need to adapt to the changing environment.

Global disasters are coming harder and faster. Here’s how we can cut the risks | Mami Mizutori The UN’s annual report on mitigating calamities shows that a radical rethink is needed to protect those who suffer most

We desperately need to reconsider how we consume products. The fact that we are over consuming as one of the main pressures on the planet. 

Thought-Provoking Campaigns Urge Consumers to Take More Conscious Approach to Shopping This week, Sendle and Allbirds launched creative for Earth Week that remind consumers of the vast environmental costs of our addiction to instant-gratification retail and shipping.

The latest IPCC report was depressing reading however we need to retain the belief we can make the necessary change.

8 reasons not to give up hope - and take climate action Although once again the scientific community has made clear this week that we are not doing enough to limit global warming to the crucial 1.5°C threshold, the findings of the latest Intergovernmental Panel of Experts on Climate Change report, are not all doom, and gloom.

The warning ios stark. We MUST act now. We need to believe to achieve.

Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns A major new scientific report offers a road map for how countries can limit global warming, but warns that the margin for error is vanishingly small.

We have a better chance of surviving as a species if we change the way we consume.

Behavior Change Research Shows How to Spur Consumer Recycling, Reduce Contamination Even when effective collection, messages and messenger are skillfully deployed, there are still factors that complicate consumer recycling behavior.

A myriad of changes may seem unacceptable to many but if we carry on with overconsumption at current rates we will be staring extinction in the face in a few generations.

Climate risk rules, plastic taxes, and heat pump grants: Businesses face April deluge of new green policies A string of policy reforms, tax tweaks, and grant schemes designed to support the green economy have come into effect in the UK this month, all of which could play a sizeable role in accelerating the development of a greener economy

Swimming in the sea never looked so concerning. Extreme temperature rise should make us all uneasy.

Antarctica ‘should not be taken for granted’ scientists declare, amid extreme weather uptick Antarctica, the world’s coldest, windiest and driest continent, has often been referred to as a stable ‘sleeping giant’, but increasingly extreme temperatures, together with unusual rain and ice shelf shifts, remind us that it must not be taken for granted, the UN Weather Agency (WMO) warned o...

A real positive step change is possible in reducing UK emissions it just needs the right infrastructure.

'Cheaper, greener, and in-demand': Why stronger CO2 standards for vans could deliver major savings for businesses Think tank argues growing e-van market can deliver savings for firms across Europe, as separate report warns UK needs up to 661,000 extra EV charge points by 2035

Surely now is the time for as the is a bit of a clue how dependent countries are on

The answer to the gas crisis is clear - and it's not more gas The government must deliver a longer-term strategy, financial incentives and homeowner grant funding to comprehensively upgrade the UK's draughty, inefficient homes, writes UKGBC's Louise Hutchins

A way forward?

New UN report looks underfoot, to solve global water crises While groundwater accounts for 99 per cent of all running freshwater on Earth, it is often undervalued, mismanaged, and overexploited, according to a report published on Monday by the UN scientific organization, UNESCO.

A positive step for and

Scottish Widows tightens investment restrictions on coal and tar sands Pension provider unveils fresh divestment moves worth a total of £1.5bn

Fashion is by its nature consumer led particularly so can a certification hel customers to make more informed decisions?

Are fashion certification schemes providing a 'smokescreen' for greenwashing? Investigation by the Changing Markets Foundation claims a host of industry sustainability initiatives are not fit for purpose

Living in extraordinary times requires strength of purpose. Has the UK delivered?

Spring Statement: The good, the bad, and the deeply worrying Welcome green tax cuts struggled to counter the sense of a Chancellor that does not fully understand the scale of the interlocking environmental, cost of living, and security crises the UK is facing

A better response to the Ukraine conflict is rather than !!!

UK offshore wind pipeline surges to 86GW Dramatic uptick in projects touted by developers over past year puts UK ahead of China and the USA in terms of proposed offshore wind capacity, RenewableUK research shows

Do the US changes have implications for the UK?

What SEC ESG Disclosure Mandates Might Mean for Your Business Earlier this month, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose convened 17 CEOs and key legal leaders to discuss newly proposed environmental and social governance disclosure requirements from the SEC. Here are four key takeaways from the conversation.

The future consumer is changing and it's all for the better! sustainablebrands

Tomorrow's Brands Are Reimagining Product Formats, Reshaping Industries Bite has reimagined the way consumers can and should use routine personal-care products. It has disrupted the linear approach to a stale industry with a fresh, waste-free format that offers a successful, premium model of circularity.

A breakthrough for direct carbon capture?

In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification | Greenbiz Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Amazon.com leading by example. Love the friendly program.

How Amazon Is Making Sustainable Shopping Easier Since 2020, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program has helped customers discover and shop for more sustainable products. We asked Amazon's Adam Werbach how the program began, what the company has learned, and his vision for the program’s future.

Great news for all. If you need a more detailed carbon calculator reach out to a sustainability consultant!

'Accessible to everyone': SME Climate Hub launches free carbon calculator New Normative Business Carbon Calculator has been developed with support from Google.org and is available for free through the SME Climate Hub

A lot of disappointment? Admittedly a balancing act between , and climate concerns but has the UK got it right for ?

Institute for Government: UK's green farming reforms at risk of disappointing all stakeholders Think tank warns government has set expectations too high for post-Brexit farming subsidy scheme and must now deliver clearer plan that enables a smooth delivery

UK industry taking a leading role in

Unilever launches low-carbon hydrogen demonstration project at UK manufacturing site Unilever looks set to manufacture an array of household products such as Persil and TRESemme using a 100% hydrogen blend at its North West Port Sunlight factory.