8 June 2021
The UN Chief closed the annual Insurance Development Forum with a call for insurance companies to align $35 trillion in assets with net zero, and to extend markets to underserved countries and businesses. Read more.
The ozone layer is healing thanks to the Montreal Protocol, which phased out most harmful chemicals. Full recovery is expected by mid-century, if vigilance continues against illegal emissions, stockpiles and rising threats like nitrous oxide.
At World Water Week in Stockholm, experts highlighted historic progress in drought preparedness, and called for turning knowledge and expertise into resilience for all. Here are five key takeaways.
Senegal has made clean energy a national priority. Renewables now provide a quarter of its power, but the country aims to increase this share to 40 per cent by 2030, unlocking solar potential, empowering rural communities, and driving inclusive green growth.