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Policy & Finance
War and climate
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz showed how quickly a regional conflict can throw global energy markets into chaos. By pushing governments toward coal and biofuels, the war could accelerate deforestation and undermine climate negotiations, with environmental consequences that will linger long after the fighting ends.
Carbon & Climate
Marine protection must serve China’s communities too
China is progressing towards the 30x30 target but concerns over livelihoods are hampering progress.
Carbon & Climate
Results over rhetoric: COP31 can accelerate the decarbonisation of industry and supply chains
Electrification and cleaner global supply chains can deliver immediate emissions cuts while building the economic foundations for a fair and lasting transition away from fossil fuels.
Carbon & Climate
India’s critical mineral challenge in a new global resource order
Mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. India’s response must be strategic, not reactive.
All #COP Opinion
11 August 2026
Carbon & Climate
Malaysia emits like the rich but speaks like the poor
26 June 2026
22 June 2026
Policy & Finance
How (not) to conserve tropical forests
19 May 2026
21 January 2026
Carbon & Climate
As climate diplomacy stalls, the economics are racing ahead
31 December 2025
Food & Agriculture
War and weather show how fragile food systems are - we must act
24 December 2025
Carbon & Climate
‘They invite us to speak, but not to decide’
22 December 2025
Manufacturing
Can the fashion industry adapt to a warming world?
18 December 2025
Policy & Finance
India’s climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities
16 December 2025
Carbon & Climate
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
Food & Agriculture
India’s food waste is turning into an environmental time bomb
15 December 2025
17 November 2025
Policy & Finance
Business unusual: UN must push for private sector accountability
Carbon & Climate
COP30 must do good, not just avoid harm
15 November 2025
Carbon & Climate
How to measure climate progress
Policy & Finance
Governments are failing environmental defenders. COP30 must act
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