Global Cause
Climate Action 2022
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The earth is a finite planet, and critical raw materials aren’t endless
As we move away from using fossil fuels and rely more on renewable energy, the resilience of critical raw material supply chains will become more tested than ever. Critical raw materials like lithium, nickel and tungsten provide the means to manufacture products — from batteries for phones and electric vehicles to engine parts. These materials...
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Youth from all over the world are moving from words to action
A year has passed since young climate leaders convened in Milan for a trailblazing international youth event, where they collaborated on a comprehensive list of demands for policymakers. The delegates’ Youth4Climate Manifesto crisply articulated their shared vision of a sustainable future — but how have young people followed up? Diversity in action Reem Al-Saffar —...
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Circular economy solutions: tackling the climate crisis needs more than clean energy
Accelerating climate action is urgent. Otherwise, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres says: we are on the ‘highway to climate hell.’ Following a somewhat chaotic conference in Sharm el-Sheikh which saw last-minute negotiations in danger of collapse amid stark warnings that the 1.5-degree target was on life support — can COP27 be described as a success? ...
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COP out 27: tech firms step up where countries may fail
COP27 was, sadly, not what everyone had wished for. The ‘implementation COP’ saw many countries come to the table with a lot less than what was required as the current global geopolitical situation dampened ambition. Not all the agreed targets were watered down at COP27, and the consensus is that 1.5 degrees is just about...
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Cutting through political turnover to deliver net zero by 2050
The UK Government has committed to delivering net zero by 2050. Yet, the route to 2050 looks far more like the M25 motorway at 5.30pm on a weekday. You have a destination; you’re on your way, but it’s moving slowly; sometimes, you stop completely; and for the most part, you have no idea what’s happening...
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Addressing the climate crisis has always been about saving us from ourselves
Opinion: It seems that every time the United Nations’ Climate Summits (COPs) finish, there is an instant backlash about how little has been achieved. Reflecting on last year’s summit in Glasgow, the whole process at COP26 felt adversarial, with those who needed to be heard unable to raise their voices above the noise. Was COP27...
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It’s up to us to drive climate action through community leadership
We are closing a truly historic year for climate action. The world’s largest economy and historical polluter passed the most ambitious climate bill ever. Australia — a major economy and coal producer — passed its own landmark legislation barely two months later. In Brazil, voters rejected a strongman with a wanton disregard for both truth...
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Genome Editing Supports Crop Solutions to fight the climate crisis
The climate crisis poses an enormous challenge to agriculture; we need innovations such as genome editing that can help plants adapt to evolving environmental stresses. Staple food crops endure extreme heat, drought and flooding while defending against pests and diseases. This is predicted to get more challenging for farmers. Only at CropLife International, we believe...
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Corporate demand for renewables is hard to ignore
With the era of cheap fossil fuels now over, world leaders must grasp the opportunities presented by ready-to-use renewable technologies. It’s not only the general public that wants to see more renewables. There is a growing corporate movement calling for greater access to renewable electricity as well, with billions of dollars in investment up for grabs. The countries with the...
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Businesses must act now on the climate and nature emergency
For any business, adopting a purpose-driven approach and collaborating deeply will help bring about a sustainable future. Buildings are a key component of a sustainable future, with focus needed on both carbon and nature. We must equip people with the skills to deliver greener businesses and better buildings. Buildings as part of the solution ...