Natural restoration efforts are revitalizing a once-polluted lagoon in Brazil, undoing decades of environmental damage and empowering local communities. Discover the full inspiring journey by watching the VIDEO on Global Issues.org!
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France has dramatically slashed its COâ‚‚ emissions over the past decade, fueled by a powerful transition to nuclear and renewable energy sources. Despite facing challenges, the nation stays steadfast in its mission to reduce greenhouse gases and meet ambitious global climate targets
Days after COP30, Brazil shocked the world by dismantling key environmental safeguards for the Amazon, igniting urgent concern among experts and activists about the future of the planet’s largest rainforest amid rising deforestation and intensifying climate risks
ABB has proudly launched its very first zero-emissions site in Oiartzun, Spain. This trailblazing facility marks a powerful stride in ABB’s commitment to sustainability, dramatically reducing carbon footprints across its global operations
Canada is supercharging its Climate Competitiveness Strategy with an ambitious push to dramatically cut emissions from key methane sources. These exciting new initiatives aim for significant reductions, highlighting the country’s strong commitment to creating a sustainable, low-carbon future
After three inspiring years and visits to nine vibrant Brazilian states, faith communities have triumphantly completed the Tapiri journey at COP30, boldly illuminating the urgent call for climate justice and solidarity, the World Council of Churches reports
At COP30, Ed Miliband declared a defining moment in the fight against climate change, emphasizing that those who hesitate or doubt are swiftly losing their voice. Delegates united with a fierce sense of urgency, sparking a powerful global pledge to take bold action and safeguard our planet
On Brazil’s Combu Island, local chocolate makers are passionately preserving traditional cocoa farming techniques that not only combat deforestation but also champion sustainability-offering inspiring lessons for global climate action, UN reports
As Brazil steps into the spotlight as the host of COP30, all eyes are on the nation. Renowned for its impressive advances in renewable energy, Brazil’s continuing deforestation of the Amazon ignites a powerful debate: is it a true climate champion or a threat to our planet’s future?
At COP30, ICOM and ICOM Brazil ignite a dynamic spotlight on culture-driven climate action, celebrating museums as vital champions of environmental sustainability and steadfast pillars of community resilience worldwide
COP30 kicks off in Brazil, sparking a powerful global call to climate action. This week also features stunning photos from the Caribbean and Latin America, celebrating vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes
Pennsylvania’s exit from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) marks the end of its only major climate policy, raising serious concerns about the future of carbon reduction efforts as political winds shift, reports E&E News via POLITICO Pro
At the UN climate talks in Brazil, groundbreaking tech innovations and revolutionary clean energy solutions took center stage, highlighting bold advances in slashing emissions and accelerating global climate progress. Stakeholders urged immediate, united action to turn ambition into real-world impact
At COP30, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a fiery rebuke of former President Trump’s climate policies, calling them “dumb” and passionately urging the U.S. to rise to the challenge with bold, decisive action to combat climate change and reclaim global leadership
Jamaica and other small island nations sent a powerful message at COP30 in Brazil, declaring the 1.5°C global warming limit as a “lifeline for our survival.” They urgently called for bolder climate action to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating impacts of rising seas and extreme weather
COP30 Glossary: Get ready to explore the must-know terms and concepts ahead of this year’s UN Climate Summit in Brazil. Uncover the agenda, connect with the key players, and dive into the powerful climate policies shaping our planet’s future
The U.N. Climate Summit has launched in Brazil with powerful calls for immediate global action, as the Philippines faces devastating back-to-back typhoons-underscoring the escalating and relentless toll of climate change worldwide
At UN COP30 in Brazil, Iran boldly recommitted to combating climate change, pledging even stronger efforts to reduce emissions and lead the charge for sustainable development throughout the West Asia-North Africa region
Brazil’s ramped-up crackdown on illegal forest clearing has triggered a striking plunge in deforestation rates, fueling an impressive drop in carbon emissions, reports Yale Environment 360
COP, the UN climate summit, ignites global momentum in the fight against climate change. This year’s landmark gathering in Brazil puts deforestation and indigenous rights center stage, addressing some of the most critical environmental and human rights issues facing our world today