Avoiding 'Green Washing' in Net-Zero Financing. “We must have zero tolerance for net-zero greenwashing,” said the Secretary-General at the launch of the Group’s report at the UN Climate Conference (COP27) at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 8 November 2022. Calling the report “a how-to guide to ensure credible, accountable net-zero pledges” he explained that it provides clarity in four key areas – environmental integrity, credibility, accountability, and the role of governments. (United Nations - Climate Action) >

Economic losses from hurricanes become too big to be offset by the US if warming continues. “Our calculations show, for the first time, that the US economy as one of the strongest on our planet, will eventually not be able to offset the losses in their supply chains on their own. Increasing hurricane damages will exceed the coping capacities of this economic super-power.” (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany)

'turning waste back into products that re-enter the local supply chain' (Closed Loop Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd, Melbourne) >

'200 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2021' (Global Witness - The Ecologist, London) >

'A large proportion of people will agree to buying organic, but only a small percentage of those people actually will. Mainstreaming these sustainable products are difficult. My hope is that the insights from my research will inform new government policies and interventions that can encourage more sustainable consumption.' (Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney) >

Establishing fair and sustainable forest economies: 'Lessons learned from tackling illegal logging.' (Chatham House, London) >

Compostable bioleather offers sustainable solutions for the clothing industry and beyond. 'Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, clothing production has been on an unsustainable path. Like most manufacturing, textiles are produced in a linear fashion with a cradle-to-grave model.' (Science X Network) >

Australian red meat stakes a claim for a carbon neutral future. 'Australia’s red meat industry has set itself a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. CSIRO is working with Meat & Livestock Australia on the science to support this ambition.' (ECOS magazine, CSIRO, Canberra) >

The Grattan truck plan: practical policies for cleaner freight. 'Old trucks should be banned from Sydney and Melbourne as part of a comprehensive plan to reduce Australians’ exposure to deadly air pollution.' (The Grattan Institute) >

‘Where are we now?’: Reflecting on the journey of sustainable finance. 'the latest developments in sustainable finance and investment, with a wide range of sessions, from risk pricing to biodiversity and nature' Article from IPE magazine. (Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, Oxford University, UK) >