July 2026 ranks second-hottest on record as Europe battles heat, wildfires
July 2026 ranked as the joint-second hottest July on record globally, as prolonged heat and ...
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WFP: $1 in El Niño preparedness could save up to $7 as 49 mln face hunger risk
Every $1 invested in preparing for El Niño could save $3–$7 in future losses and ...
EcoVadis: 78% of companies lack science-based climate targets
Seventy-eight percent of rated companies still lack science-based carbon reduction targets, while 80% of Tier ...
UNEP: Over 80% of global energy still comes from fossil fuels; 650 million remain without power
More than 80% of the world’s energy still comes from fossil fuels while over 650 ...
Citi Impact Fund commits $25 million to affordable housing innovation
Citi Impact Fund has committed $25 million to companies developing technology-driven solutions aimed at expanding ...
UNEP: AI helps cut methane emissions equal to those of 24 million cars
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is using AI to turn satellite data into faster ...
Africa’s blue economy could reach $1.5 trillion by 2050, UNEP chief say
Africa’s blue economy could expand to more than $1.5 trillion by 2050, creating jobs, strengthening ...
UNEP, GEF launch $23.5 m program to track toxic chemicals worldwide
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have launched a ...
AI data centers to consume 945 TWh of electricity year by 2030, UN study warns
Artificial intelligence data centers could consume 945 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually by 2030, according ...
JPMorganChase expands Charm Industrial partnership with $20 million facility, 61,500-ton carbon removal commitment
Charm Industrial has expanded its strategic relationship with JPMorganChase through a new agreement that includes ...
WMO sees 80% chance of El Niño emerging by mid-2026, raising risks for global economies
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised the likelihood of an El Niño event developing ...
OECD: Climate finance hits $136.7 bn in 2024, beating global goal for 3rd year
Developed countries provided and mobilized $ 136.7 billion in climate finance for developing nations in ...
CDP: Extreme weather cost companies $3 bn in 2025, future losses could hit $898 bn
Extreme weather cost companies nearly $3 billion in actual losses in 2025, with businesses now ...
Global Gender Gap report: Women outpace men in higher education but only 28.8 % reach senior leadership
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 revealed that women outpace men in higher ...
IEA: Investment in clean technologies on course to hit record $ 2.2 trln in 2025
* Investment in solar expected to reach $450 billion in 2025 * Electricity investments set to ...
WMO: Expected record temperature levels in next 5 years to up climate risks, affect sustainable development
Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in ...
WEF: Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually over climate shocks..3 key shifts needed
Africa loses 2-5% of its GDP each year to climate shocks with the cost of ...
Study: Only 46% of people globally willing to trust AI systems..48% report AI increased revenue-generating activity
A new study uncovered that only 46% of people globally are willing to trust AI ...
Deloitte survey: Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zs, millennials willing to pay more for environmentally sustainable products or services
A recent survey conducted by Deloitte revealed that nearly two-thirds of Gen Zs, millennials are ...
WEF: 86% of global population endorses pro-climate social norms, 69% ready to contribute 1% of their personal income for climate action
The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlighted a study of nearly 130,000 individuals across 125 countries ...
GRI Sector Standards for Financial Services to help identify, manage sector’s most significant impacts on people, planet
The Global Report Initiative (GRI) has launched the Sector Standards Project for Financial Services. GRI Sector ...