New figures show rise in ‘climate-washing’ litigation against companies
‘Climate-washing’ litigation against companies has increased in many countries, according to an analysis published today (29 June 2023) by the…
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Comments by Nicholas Stern and Bob Ward on final outcome of the COP27 UN climate change summit in Egypt
Commenting on the final outcome agreed today of the COP27 United Nations climate change summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Professor…
Growing number of framework litigation cases filed against governments around the world
London, UK 80 framework litigation cases have been filed against national governments (56 cases) and subnational governments (24 cases) since…
Banks and investors should support a ‘just nature transition’ in farming, forestry and fisheries
UK Banks and investors should make sure that their investments in the farming, forestry and fishing sectors deliver climate and biodiversity goals in ways that are fair and inclusive for workers, communities and consumers, according to a new report published today (23 August 2022).
Statement in response to appointment of Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
“It is very good to have Simon Stiell’s appointment confirmed well ahead of COP27 and the world will hope he can prevent further momentum from ebbing out of the international negotiations.
New figures show climate litigation is growing risk to fossil fuel industry and other companies
most 500 climate litigation cases have been filed around the world since 2020, and legal action poses a growing risk for the fossil fuel industry and other companies, as well as governments, according to a new report published today (30 June 2022).