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- 1International NGOs conference tackles climate, women's rights, social rights▼Climate risks, violence against women, social rights on the agenda of the international NGOs conference
An international NGOs conference organised under the Council of Europe framework has opened with a wide-ranging agenda covering climate risks, violence against women and social rights. Delegates are expected to debate how civil society can respond to environmental threats, protect women from gender-based violence and defend social protections, making the gathering a key forum for human rights advocacy in Europe.
- 2Nordic countries back stronger international climate cooperation▼Strong Nordic support for international co-operation on the climate and environment
The Nordic Council of Ministers has voiced strong support for international cooperation on climate and environmental issues. The statement from the Nordic Co-operation body signals the region's continued commitment to multilateral environmental efforts, though it did not announce any specific new initiatives or funding commitments.
- 3Environment takes centre stage at UN Human Rights Council session▼Environment @ 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva is putting environmental issues on its agenda, with the Geneva Environment Network highlighting how the environment features in this round of discussions. The session continues the Council's growing focus on the right to a healthy environment and the links between human rights and climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
- 4ITI Gathers Industry Leaders on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure●ITI Convenes Industry Leaders to Advance Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
The Information Technology Industry Council brought together industry leaders to advance sustainable digital infrastructure. The initiative focuses on making data centres and digital networks more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible as demand for digital services grows. Details on specific commitments or outcomes have not yet been released, but the convening signals growing industry attention on the environmental footprint of digital technology.
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In Gironde, the owners of a well-liked restaurant are leaving the town and openly criticising the municipal authorities on their way out, telling them "good luck". Their departure has drawn attention to tensions between restaurateurs and the local council, with residents of the popular establishment expressing regret and debate over the town's business climate.
- 6NSW approves biggest-ever coal mine expansion▼# NSW # Australia NSW approves biggest-ever coal mine expansion, paves the way for 800 million tonnes of pollution https
New South Wales has approved what is described as the state's biggest-ever coal mine expansion, a decision the Climate Council says could lead to around 800 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate advocates are criticising the approval, arguing it directly conflicts with emissions reduction goals, while the project underscores ongoing tensions between coal industry interests and climate policy in Australia.
- 7Brazil searches for a model to finance regenerative landscapes▼Inside Brazil’s search for a workable model to finance regenerative landscapes
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has published an analysis of Brazil's efforts to build a workable financing model for regenerative landscapes. The piece examines how restoration and sustainable land use in Brazil could be funded at scale, a question central to the country's role as home to much of the Amazon and a major agricultural economy.
- 8UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to step down after decade▼After a decade, the UN’s Antonio Guterres is stepping down. His legacy will be mixed, at best
Antonio Guterres is stepping down as United Nations Secretary-General after ten years in the role. Commentators describe his legacy as mixed at best, pointing to the UN's struggles during his tenure with conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, Security Council gridlock, and ongoing climate and humanitarian crises, alongside his efforts to keep multilateralism relevant.
- 9EV Council targets five million electric cars in Australia by 2035●EV Council calls for five million electric cars on Australian roads by 2035
The Electric Vehicle Council has called for five million electric cars to be on Australian roads by 2035, setting an ambitious target for the country's transition away from petrol vehicles. The proposal is likely to reignite debate over charging infrastructure, vehicle affordability and government policy needed to drive such a rapid shift in Australia's car fleet.