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Last Three Years Confirmed as the Hottest on Record, Copernicus Reports
The past three years have officially become the hottest period ever recorded, according to the latest Global Climate Highlights 2025 report released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The report confirms that 2024 was the warmest year since global…
Renewable Energy Employment Continues to Grow Globally
Employment in the renewable energy sector continued to expand last years, according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report…
Trump Announces Withdrawal of the United States from Key Climate Agreements and Dozens of International Initiatives
President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to begin withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), two of the central international frameworks for…
Malaysia Introduces Tougher Penalties to Curb Littering and Protect Tourism Image
Malaysia has begun enforcing stricter penalties for littering and spitting as part of a nationwide effort to improve public cleanliness and strengthen the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. The new regulations came into force on 1 January 2026, marking…
China Introduces First National Corporate Climate Reporting Standard Aligned with Global Frameworks
China has formally introduced its first national corporate climate reporting standard, marking a pivotal step in advancing climate-related disclosure and sustainability transparency across its corporate sector. The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with several government bodies, including the central bank…
Montenegro Adopts Landmark Energy and Climate Reforms Aligned with EU Goals
The Government of Montenegro has adopted two long-awaited strategic documents, marking a major step forward in the country’s energy transition and European integration: the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and the Law on Cross-Border Trade in Electricity and Gas.…
Google Backs New 150 MW Solar Development in India Through ReNew Partnership
Global technology leader Google has entered into a long-term agreement with Indian renewable energy developer ReNew Energy Global PLC to facilitate the development of a new 150-megawatt (MW) solar project in the state of Rajasthan, India. Under the agreement, Google…
Hard-to-Abate Sectors Under the Spotlight in New WEF Net-Zero Report
The World Economic Forum has released a new report, Scaling the Industrial Transition: Hard-to-Abate Sectors and Net-Zero Progress in 2025, assessing how far some of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries have progressed toward climate neutrality. The study examines eight key…
European Commission Opens Applications for 2028 Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards
The European Commission has officially launched the application process for the 2028 European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards, recognising cities that demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability and quality of urban life. Applications open on 8 December 2025 and…
Serbia Adopts CO₂ Taxes Ahead of CBAM Implementation
Serbia has approved two new climate-related taxes: a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and a Carbon-Intensive Product Imports Tax, each set at EUR 4 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent, entering into force on 1 January. The measures are designed to mirror…