Why are these 15 companies harming their green reputations and undermining their sustainability commitments by lobbying against climate policy via the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, an...

Austria’s proposed climate law could weaken business competitiveness by imposing stricter requirements than the European Union’s rules, the Tyrol Chamber of Commerce said on Wednesday, according to ORF. Chamber President Barbara Thaler called the stricter national standards “gold-plating” but sai…

Commerce described local planning tools: a searchable Climate Policy Explorer, 11 county greenhouse gas inventories, and WALI (Washington Local Emissions Estimator), an online tool set to launch in January 2027 to estimate jurisdictional emissions reductions from selected measures.

Iceland’s environment, energy and climate minister, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, opposes scrapping the country’s energy framework plan, saying it is needed to assess and compare proposed power projects. He made the comments to mbl.is in response to an analysis by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce. The…

The Caribbean has helped shape Canada through generations of family, culture and commerce. Those connections carry tremendous strength at a time when the world is changing rapidly. We’re working with partners across the region to open new doors for trade and investment, build economies that can withstand climate pressures and create greater prosperity across our hemisphere. : Anita Anand Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized a study of the most affordable way for the state to meet its building decarbonization goals. The report has fundamental flaws but critical insights. Illinois’s landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) sets the goal of 100 percent clean energy across the state by 2050. ... [continued] The post The Future of Buildings in Illinois Is Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Relais & Châteaux MyImpact helps 580 properties measure carbon emissions and advance sustainability across 65 countries.

Research by scientists at Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates that more than 50,000 people died from heat across

New research from Sage and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published ahead of COP31 analysed the funding gap facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the globe. A $1.1trn investment gap in green technology persists, and SMEs are struggling to secure funding. Global climate finance exceeded $2trn in 2024, but the new report found that SMEs face barriers to accessing funding. The research found that 56% of SMEs lack financial plans to invest in renewables and energy efficiency measures, despite 71% believing that environmental action will help lower costs. Applications to access green finance have climbed by more than 65% since 2023, the research notes, but the percentage of SMEs receiving funding hasn’t changed. In fact, 80% of SMEs that explored green finance applications chose not to apply, citing complicated processes and duplicated requests for ESG information. Additionally, banks still struggle to justify the costs of assessing smaller loans. In response, the research calls for the introduction of a singular, streamlined standard for reporting energy use, emissions, and other ESG factors that would be accepted by banks. SMEs are a vital part of economies and are also a large source of emissions. In the EU, SMEs account for more...

State Commerce and Ecology officials summarized the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) work funded by the federal CPRG, confirmed key dates for deliverables and said a Climate Action Status Report will be completed by the end of the four‑year grant period (June 2027).

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with the Netherlands' Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Heleen Herbert, on Monday, focusing on new opportunities for t...

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Speaking in Berlin, India’s commerce minister challenged developed countries over their historical emissions and climate finance promises. His claim that none of the pledged money has arrived conflicts with international figures showing the $100 billion annual goal was reached in 2022.

WTTC members pledge $2 billion for Malta tourism as Europe faces critical choices on investment, cli | Tourismag | Tourism Magazine

Speaking in Berlin, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal challenged the European Union and developed nations over climate accountability and unfulfilled financial pledges. Goyal asserted that developed countries are historically responsible for emissions and environmental degradation, noting that Europe grew its economies by burning coal and must shoulder mitigation costs. Confronting claims during an exchange, Goyal stated, "The problem was caused by you," emphasising that India supports 17 percent of the global population while contributing less than 3 percent of carbon emissions. He highlighted that an Indian citizen's per capita carbon emissions remain a fraction of European levels. Goyal also called out the West for zero delivery on the promised 100 billion dollars in climate finance to support the Global South. Pointing out India's rapid expansion of clean energy alongside its imperative to meet the food and energy needs of 1.4 billion people, he argued that developing economies should not be penalised for historical carbon burdens created by industrialised nations...

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday blamed developed nations for the climate crisis, accusing them of contributing disproportionately to carbon emissions while failing to deliver promised financial support to developing countries. “Who's responsible for this mess in the first place? Where did the ozone layer get damaged? Who sent all that carbon into the atmosphere?” Goyal said at a roundtable at the Berlin Global Dialogue. “I represent 17% of the world's population, but my contribution to carbon emissions is less than 3%. You (Europe) represent probably 3% or 4% of the world's population, yet your contribution to those carbon emissions — or this mess — is humongous. The problem was caused by you,” he said. Goyal's remarks came amid a dispute over climate finance commitments made by developed countries to support developing nations in addressing climate change and reducing their emissions. Recalling the 2015 Paris climate conference, Goyal said developed countries had agreed to pay a greater share of the costs of tackling climate change and support developing countries, including vulnerable island nations. “It was agreed that the developed countries, who have enjoyed the fruits of messing up the climate for so many decades, will pay a...

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Trees are suffering one devastating epidemic after another, unleashed by insects and bacteria that enter the country because of global trade.

Sonia Kwami was appointed as Oceana’s new leader in Ghana in March 2026. She is an experienced campaigner, movement builder, and development leader with over 22 years of experience advancing social, economic, environmental, and climate justice. Kwami holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Arts in Democracy, Governance, Law, and Development from the University of Cape Coast, as well as an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Oxford. Based in Accra, she also serves on several boards to help strengthen governance and civil society. What draws you to ocean advocacy? SK: I am a campaigner. I love to fight for justice, from ensuring equitable education for girls to campaigning for climate action. The opportunity to work with fisherfolk, local communities, and women in the fishing industry brings all those passions together. Millions of Ghanaians rely a lot on the ocean for food and livelihoods. We also go to the sea for recreation – the beaches are filled with families during the holidays! As amazing as our coast is, Ghanaians are concerned about the polluting of our oceans. This problem is of national interest: Our food security, our tourism, and the wellbeing of our communities. That’s what...