News

The latest news and opinion pieces about sustainability, from across the globe.

World Wildlife Day: UN chief urges ‘more caring’ relationship with nature

World Wildlife Day aligns with many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so we need to protect – not exploit – natural resources and wildlife.

UN releases emergency funds to help vulnerable countries fight coronavirus COVID-19

Announced yesterday (1 March 2020), the UN have contributed a large sum of money to countries with poor health care to help them combat the coronavirus.

George Clooney ‘saddened’ over Nespresso link to child labour in Guatemala

Actor and Nespresso advertiser George Clooney says the company “still have work to do” in response to child labour investigations.

Shell and Gasunie plan to build massive Dutch green hydrogen plant

In an effort to reduce emissions, energy companies Gasuine and Shell plan to use a wind farm to create green hydrogen, but call on new partners to help.

Starbucks to launch Beyond Meat plant-based breakfast sandwich in Canada

Starbucks stores in Canada announce move to be more sustainable, by introducing their first ever faux meat patty made with plants instead of animal protein.

With human rights under attack, UN chief unveils blueprint for positive change

UN Secretary-General creates an urgent Call to Action this Monday (24 February 2020) over serious human rights concerns.

Climate change gets first mention in G20 finance communique of Trump era

The relationship between the economy and climate change is a much disputed topic, and had its first mention at G20 summit this weekend (22 – 23 February 2020).