#treaty News
The large fish of the Mekong, some of which are revered in local cultures, face dire consequences without urgent action.
Researchers emphasise the critical importance of water governance for the future of one billion people in South Asia, highlighting that climate change exacerbates pressures on water resources and poses a risk of destabilisation, thereby advocating for integrated river basin management approaches.
Last month, Germany became the first major economy to announce that it intends to introduce a target to reach “net-negative” emissions later this century.
China’s annual lianghui (两会) – also known as the “two sessions” – ended on 11 March, drawing the curtain on a key political event that saw limited climate targets set for 2024.
#treaty Opinion
Carbon & Climate
We need to stop gambling with our planet - and our well-being - now
Respecting planetary boundaries can bring us back to a safe operating space where Earth’s life support systems are not at risk.
Carbon & Climate
India’s energy transition requires a delicate balancing act
The most important issue for India is to grow sustainably while adhering to its international climate commitments and keeping its energy constraints in mind.
Policy & Finance
Heat on UAE to give COP28 ambitious edge we need
To meet climate goals, countries will have to get far more ambitious and quickly. Here's what to look for at COP28.
Policy & Finance
Who pays and how: the COP28 dilemma of debt and equity
COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities presents an obstacle to a stronger action.
Policy & Finance
Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining
#treaty Videos
More than 3 million have watched Sofia Ashraf’s 'Kodaikanal Won't' - based on American singer Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda' - which calls for Unilever to clean up a mercury-contaminated factory in India.
#treaty Podcasts
Manufacturing
Sustainable packaging is here — but who will pay for it?
EB Studio
As a landmark treaty is thrashed out to tackle plastic pollution, the Eco-Business Podcast debates whether the world is ready to pay a premium for packaging that doesn't damage the planet.
#treaty Press Releases
Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX)
Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) releases position paper: How plastic credits are supporting Global Plastics Treaty
The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Asian economy will be 2.6% smaller by 2050 due to lack of climate resilience
#treaty Research
Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX)
How plastic credits are supporting the Global Plastics Treaty
WWF-Singapore
The business case for a UN treaty on plastic pollution
