The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a significant El Niño will emerge next month, threatening record global temperatures and disrupting rainfall, energy, and food systems worldwide. With CO₂ levels at historic highs and the Arab region already recording its hottest year ever, the event underscores the mounting pressure on climate policy and the urgency of …

Today, we delve into an event of considerable significance on the political stage of Latin America: the official proclamation of Keiko Fujimori as the new president of Peru. This moment marks not only a pivotal chapter in Peru’s political history but also echoes the broader dynamics of democratic go

From a U.S. solar subsidy sprint to a landmark EU aviation ruling and China’s updated clean energy targets, this week’s global developments reveal the contradictions and opportunities shaping ESG and sustainable finance in 2025. Europe’s green regulatory credibility is under pressure — and the stakes for businesses and investors have never been higher.

From a landmark U.S. court ruling on industrial emissions to Hungary’s crackdown on EV battery factories and the World Bank’s shifting climate finance priorities, this week’s developments reveal a pivotal moment for ESG and corporate sustainability. Businesses and investors must navigate tightening regulations, growing climate risks, and contradictions at the heart of global green finance.

From a 300 MWh battery system in South Australia to a 200 MW green hydrogen electrolyser in Rotterdam, the clean energy sector is hitting major operational milestones. Here is what the latest wave of renewable investment means for Europe’s energy future.

Gene-edited rice varieties are delivering yields up to 273% higher than controls in extreme heat, while a seaweed-derived supplement cuts livestock methane by 90% — signalling a pivotal moment for global sustainable agriculture. Here is what these breakthroughs mean for food systems, supply chains, and climate policy.

The EU Green Deal’s legislative phase is largely complete, with a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 and expanded carbon markets on the horizon. In 2026, the focus shifts decisively from passing laws to making them work.

The EU has formally adopted a 90% net emissions reduction target for 2040 and confirmed that all new cars sold in Europe must be zero-emission by 2035. With a €65 billion Social Climate Fund and expanded carbon markets, the finalised Green Deal package is now the most legally binding climate framework in the world.

The EU’s accelerated Green Deal framework introduces binding 2030 emissions targets, reshaping the landscape for cleantech investment and AI-driven smart city energy systems. From industrial regulation to urban innovation, Europe is setting the pace for the global energy transition.

Forecasters predict El Niño will return in May 2026, potentially pushing global temperatures to new records after 2025 ranked as the third-hottest year ever. From EU shipping carbon pricing to surging clean energy exports, here is what the latest climate signals mean for Europe and the world.