How Thai Union rapidly pivoted to a greener business strategy January 20, 2020 By Michael Holder The Thai canned fish giant is moving beyond past criticism to lead the seafood industry towards a more planet-friendly future Food Systems Shipping & Logistics Food & Agriculture Supply Chain Shipping United Nations
US businesses stand by the Paris Agreement at COP25 December 16, 2019 By Ben Soltoff While the United States government has kept a low profile at this year’s COP25, the country's businesses have played a more enthusiastic role. Climate Conferences Commitments & Goals COP Paris Agreement United Nations
What to expect from the UN's COP25 climate change conference December 4, 2019 By Andrew Urevig The main goal of this 'implementation COP' is to fill in legal and technical details left undefined in the Paris Agreement. Commitments & Goals Climate Conferences Policy & Politics United Nations Paris Agreement Policy & Politics
4 key tasks for countries at COP25 in Madrid December 4, 2019 By Yaimide Dagnet & David Waskow The conference provides an opportunity for countries to continue to build momentum ahead of 2020, which could lead to more ambitious climate commitments. Climate Conferences Commitments & Goals United Nations
How developing countries put forests on the climate agenda October 2, 2019 By Steve Zwick Nearly a quarter of all the greenhouse gases emitted by man come from the way we manage our forests, farms and fields. Carbon Removal United Nations Carbon Removal
World leaders' commitments fall short at UN Climate Action Summit September 25, 2019 By Madeleine Cuff "We are running out of time," said Oxfam International executive director Winnie Byanyima. Policy & Politics Emissions Reduction United Nations Paris Agreement
Human rights, access to remedy and stakeholder engagement June 17, 2019 By Rosa Kusbiantoro Companies have a very real role to play in resolving grievances but are struggling to respond. Human Rights Corporate Strategy Corporate Social Responsibility United Nations Stakeholder Engagement Corporate Social Responsibility
The United Nations backs seed sovereignty in landmark small-scale farmers’ rights declaration January 18, 2019 By Timothy Wise Conventional modern agriculture threatens seed diversity around the world — but a new UN declaration seeks to reverse that. Food & Agriculture Human Rights Food Systems United Nations
The costs of not following global climate change agreements are already compounding December 6, 2018 By Henry D. Jacoby & Jennifer Morris The next two years are critical for the Paris climate deal's survival. Here's why. Emissions Reduction Leadership United Nations
A climatic tipping point: Environmental disclosure goes mainstream May 15, 2018 By Jared Robbins And how you should approach this year's climate-related guidelines. Commitments & Goals Finance & Investing Corporate Social Responsibility United Nations Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs