Over 100 countries have signed a declaration pledging the transformation of food systems for climate change. The declaration highlights the critical role of agriculture.
COP28: Claire Coutinho announces £85m funding for rainforests and clean energy
Energy secretary Claire Coutinho is set to announce £85 million of measures to protect the world’s rainforests and invest in clean energy.
BP acquires full ownership of solar firm Lightsource bp
BP has acquired full ownership of solar and battery storage developer Lightsource bp, meaning it will add the 50.03% interest it does not already own in the business.
Pension sector’s net zero pledges up but 27% of funds still without commitment
More than two thirds of pension funds have a commitment to net zero alignment in place, according to new figures published by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Cop28: Prime Minister attends, accused of mixed messaging
At Cop28, the prime minister has announced £1.6 bn pound of climate funding but has been accused of mixed messaging. This follows his reversal of net zero policies including on heat pumps and energy efficiency.
COP28: Loss and Damage Fund pledges described as ‘vital first step’
A COP28 deal to help the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries pay for the impact of climate change called ‘vital first step’.
Ecojet signs deal for up to 70 ‘zero-emission’ plane engines
Ecojet has signed a deal with firm ZeroAvia for up to 70 hydrogen-electric “zero emission” engines.
COP28: Currys, Ikea, among 200 plus businesses calling for fossil fuel phase out
Over 200 companies including Ikea, Unilever, Currys and more, have joined calls for countries to phase out fossil fuels, in an open letter ahead of COP 28.
