In new guidance, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is promoting the use of carbon credits to camouflage the fact that companies grappling with their indirect (scope 3) emissions are off track to reach their commitments. But carbon credits must not replace direct emissions reductions, NGOs warn. The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI),...Read More

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is aggressively rolling back climate protection policies. What will this mean for international net-zero emissions targets and the global energy transition? Since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president for the second time, the prospect of achieving a point of net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury has worsened. Given Trump’s systematic attacks...Read More

Sir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail”. In a new report, the former Labour prime minister says voters “feel they’re being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know the impact on...Read More

Submissions are open for the Oxford Saïd Global Climate Change Challenge 2025, a competition in which students and teachers from around the world are invited to join forces in combatting the climate crisis.  The Climate Change Challenge, in partnership with Saïd Business School and the University of Oxford, aims to inspire high school students and teachers...Read More

Tornadoes, wildfires, tropical cyclones and sea level rise are all on the list of dangers made worse by climate change. Answering questions about how severe these disasters will be, how soon and how frequently they will occur, and what areas are likely to sustain the most harm is of vital importance. Responding to this need,...Read More

Global warming and biodiversity loss stem from the same economic, social and political systems that prioritise profits and reward exploitation. As we celebrate Earth Day – and with the UN COP30 climate summit in sight – we are simultaneously witnessing the widespread and devastating effects of the climate and biodiversity crises. A new report, Climate and...Read More

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) provides catalytic finance to unlock private-sector investments in renewable energy. SEFA offers technical assistance and concessional finance instruments. Funding requests must be aligned with three strategic priorities: (1) Green Baseload; (2) Green Mini-Grids; and (3) Energy Efficiency. Technical assistance grants are available to public and private sector entities....Read More

The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) offers students access to the Australian Museum’s collections and research programs. AMRI focuses on environmental challenges such as climate change impacts on biodiversity, the detection and biology of pest species, and understanding what constitutes and influences effective biodiversity conservation. The postgraduate award is open to students enrolled in any...Read More

The Protect-an-Acre Fund makes small grants to protect forests, promote local self-sufficiency, and strengthen the rights and livelihoods of forest communities. Grants are to local forest communities, indigenous federations, and NGOs active in rainforest zones worldwide. Grants generally do not exceed US$5 thousand. Applications can be submitted at any time. Protect an Acre RAN established Protect-an-Acre...Read More

One Young World provides scholarships to global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Participants will join global leaders and have the opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers. Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years and have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing...Read More