Will Boris Johnson’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ be enough for a net-zero UK
The British Prime Minister’s 10-point plan aims to ban petrol, diesel cars by 2030; 40 GW offshore wind power for homes
New ‘Race to Zero’ campaign needs to leverage optimistic messaging into concrete climate action
Messaging needs to be leveraged to put pressure on holdout national governments to increase climate ambition
What does Boris Johnson’s plan to ban fuel-powered vehicles mean for UK
Several other countries may follow suit in the coming years to phase out petrol- and diesel-run vehicles
Lima climate conference has to ‘write history’ to save earth, says Figueres
Over the course of the next two weeks, delegates will attempt to hammer out the new universal treaty, which would enter force by 2020
COP 26 deferred for COVID-19: 2020 remains critical for climate policy
New national targets are due and novel coronavirus pandemic response is not an excuse for fossil fuel subsidies
India opposes 2020 deadline for DDT ban
Conference of parties to Stockholm Convention to allow DDT use for malaria control until alternatives become available
What do science-based targets to limit climate change really look like?
Commitment to climate justice demands that rich countries make deeper cuts to their emissions than merely equalising per-capita emissions by 2030
CoP 11 treads middle ground on biofuels
Admits that biofuel technologies may aggravate drivers of biodiversity loss, but stresses on their role in mitigating climate change
Biosafety conference urges for ratification of protocol on liability and redress for damage caused by GMOs
Ad hoc expert committee will look into socio-economic considerations of impacts of genetically modified organisms
AOSIS proposal for focus on renewable energy welcomed
Need for integrated approach to adaptation and mitigation raised; parties call for Warsaw COP to address finance
Nagoya Protocol: inter-governmental committee to hold a third meeting
When and where the negotiating parties will meet is yet to be decided
Developed countries to double biodiversity-related funds flow by 2015
Provided developing countries make robust baselines and reporting framework