Storm Caetano Strikes France, Leaving Widespread Damage and Disruption

November 21, 2024 – November 22, 2024 France was hit by an extraordinary weather event this week as Storm Caetano swept across the country, bringing unseasonably severe winter conditions. The storm, which lashed France with strong winds and heavy snowfall, left a trail of destruction, from power outages to traffic gridlocks, and even a devastating […]

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Societe Generale Sets Bold €500 Billion Sustainable Finance Goal, Pioneers Environmental Transition

Societe Generale is making a major stride towards sustainability with a €500 billion sustainable finance target for the period of 2024–2030. This ambitious goal marks a significant step in the bank’s commitment to advancing the environmental transition while driving innovative investments in energy, circular economies, and nature-based solutions. With 80% of the funds dedicated to […]

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Navigating ships through recovering whale populations – The Applied Ecologist

In this blog post, Emily Hague and team discuss their latest research into the importance of careful consideration of collision-mapping approach and data selection when it comes to predicting high-risk vessel collision areas for whales. For conservationists and those that care about nature and our planet, the news can feel incredibly bleak, with daily (deservedly) […]

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IDB Announces $11.3 Billion Investment in Annual Climate Finance by 2030 to Tackle Environmental Challenges

Date: November 15, 2024Location: COP29, Dubai, UAE Summary:The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has committed to investing $11.3 billion annually in climate finance by 2030. The move is part of the IDB’s broader strategy to address climate change and support sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. This commitment will fund projects aimed at reducing […]

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Conflict-Affected Nations Urge $20 Billion in Climate Aid at COP29 to Combat Environmental Crisis

Summary:A coalition of conflict-affected nations has called for $20 billion in climate aid to help mitigate the impacts of climate change, which are exacerbating existing humanitarian crises. In a letter to world leaders at COP29, these nations outlined urgent needs for climate resilience funding to address the dual challenges of conflict and climate disaster. Introduction […]

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EU Approves First-Ever Certification Framework for Carbon Removals and Farming to Accelerate Climate Neutrality Efforts

In a landmark decision that could significantly impact Europe’s approach to tackling climate change, the European Union (EU) has approved its first-ever certification framework for carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage in products. This comprehensive regulatory framework is designed to support the EU’s climate neutrality goal by 2050, marking a pivotal step in achieving […]

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EU Raises €7 Billion in Record-Breaking Dual-Tranche Bond Issuance, Boosting Green and Recovery Funding

The European Commission has successfully raised €7 billion through a landmark dual-tranche bond issuance, demonstrating overwhelming investor confidence with oversubscription rates of 17x for the 7-year bond and 27x for the 18-year green bond. This highly successful transaction moves the EU closer to its €65 billion funding target for the second half of 2024 and […]

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Historic Milestone: Tourism Sector Officially Joins U.N. Climate Change Agenda with over 50 Nations Global Commitment to Sustainability

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, tourism made history by being officially included in the U.N. Climate Change Conference Action Agenda for the first time, marking a pivotal moment for the industry’s role in combating climate change. This major achievement, announced on Wednesday, comes with the signing of a global declaration by over 50 governments, pledging to […]

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🏆Eminent Ecologist 2024: Fernando T. Maestre (part IV: observational studies & scientific collaboration)

The Journal of Ecology Editors are delighted to announce that Fernando Maestre is our Eminent Ecologist award winner for 2024! In recognition of his work, we asked Fernando to put together a virtual issue of some of his favourite contributions to the journal. Fernando has also written this blog series, and was interviewed by Richard Bardgett about about how he started his career in ecology, […]

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