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Why a legally binding global plastics treaty is a necessary pathway to combat the climate crisis
The ongoing negotiations have the potential to strengthen global cooperation and provide a framework for concerted action to tackle both plastic pollution and its climate impacts.
As global heating shifts the planet’s water cycle out of balance, lives, nature and economies are under threat.
Policy & Finance
What a climate-aligned IMF would look like
As the only multilateral institution charged with maintaining global financial and fiscal stability, the IMF’s role is critical for addressing climate change.
Carbon & Climate
The ozone layer’s recovery shows how to protect the planet
To restore Earth’s stability, governments must recognise the need to respect the nine planetary boundaries. This requires a steadfast commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and protecting biodiversity and water resources.
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19 April 2024
Policy & Finance
Overcoming the development-project implementation gap
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Carbon & Climate
How education and social media regulation can combat science denial
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Carbon & Climate
The criminalisation of climate activists must stop now
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Carbon & Climate
Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don't.
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Policy & Finance
Climate disclosure rules are expanding. Companies need to keep up
Policy & Finance
Realising the potential of the climate loss and damage fund
Policy & Finance
COP28 outcome makes green skills business-critical
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Food & Agriculture
Women bear the brunt of Asia's climate failures
Policy & Finance
Developing countries need debt relief to act on climate change
24 January 2024
Carbon & Climate
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