Insights
COP15: what might come out of the biodiversity summit for nature and net zero?
COP15 has been delayed for two years and time is ticking.…
COP27: a loss and damage deal, and global momentum beyond
COP27 has come to a close. ECIU's International lead takes a look at what happened.…
From local to global
17 year-old campaigner Hattie Phillips works with the WI and others to influence MPs in Essex on climate issues. With CO…
Why the UK is not 'just 1%' and why that matters
It is too often said the UK is only a small part of global emissions, to argue we've done our bit. But investing in clim…
COP Context: The carbon footprint of a UN climate summit
If fully delivered, the announcements at COP26 could save over 72,000 more CO2e in 2030 than the summit emitted itself.…
Climate solutions: energy access in African nations
Distributed renewable energy projects are bringing opportunities, economic benefits and development to people and commun…
Artificial intelligence in the battle against climate change
Amongst more familiar climate solutions, artificial intelligence is less well-understood, but with no less potential to …
Loss and damage - why we will be hearing these words more
As climate impacts worsen all over the world, we hear of loss and damage more and more. What does it mean, and why will …
G20 and climate progress
In June, we reported on G20 nations' and COP hosts' climate commitments; as international meetings pick up this autumn, …
Energy prices - how the UK compares
As energy prices continue to rise and governments act to help consumers afford their bills, we look at the UK prices in …
COP27 - what can we expect?
With the next UN climate summit drawing close, we take a look at the likely focus for judging progress at COP27 in Egypt…
Drought: three ways the UK can adapt to extreme heat
Achieving net zero emissions will help with protecting farmers' crops and families from high bills, and with limiting dr…
IPCC Report: A Summary for People
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a 750,000 word IPCC report is logically worth 750 pictures.…
We must insulate households from volatile prices, for good
Energy efficiency is the most obvious response to the energy crisis facing households, but it’s being ignored.…
Clean solutions to fossil-fuelled global problems
Solutions to current global crises are as interlinked as the crises themselves, with climate action at the heart of thos…
How does UK Food Strategy boost food security?
A new UK Government Food Strategy confirms the direction of travel towards a net zero food and farming system.…
What next for progress to COP27?
Experts reflect on key global meetings in June and the job ahead of COP27 in Egypt.…