

Global Biodiversity Targets Off Track as COP17 Becomes a Critical Moment for Action
After nearly three weeks of negotiations, Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity acknowledged that the world is not on track to meet its 2030 biodiversity targets. The Nairobi meetings addressed key issues including wildlife conservation, protected areas, marine biodiversity, biodiversity finance and the reform of harmful subsidies, while reviewing the first global progress report on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The report shows that while


Ahead of COP30 Experts Warn: Ignoring Soil Health Could Derail Global Climate Goals
A new report titled “Solutions, Not Victims: Integrating Soil Health into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” reveals that healthy soils may be the “hidden ace” in tackling the climate crisis. By promoting regenerative agricultural practices—such as no-till farming, cover cropping, and agroforestry—countries could offset up to 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, enough to help keep global temperature rise below 2°C. The report further reveals that global soil carb


Global CFO Study: Companies Refuse to Scale Back on Green Investments Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Leading global consultancy Kearney has today released its new report, ‘Staying the Course: Chief Financial Officers and the Green...


GEF Council provides funding boost for pollution and other priorities
Representatives of 186 donor and recipient countries allocate nearly $700 million in financing focused on chemicals and waste management,...


From Fields to Arenas, From Nature to the World — Julien’s Dual Life
When you think of Julien Pierre, two vastly different images might come to mind: one of a professional rugby star battling opponents and...











