Tag: United Nations
Time to end fossil fuel era, advises UN’s IPCC
Governments, businesses, industry and financial institutions around the world must significantly increase efforts if the world is to avoid heating beyond 1.5 C over...
UN appoints Catherine McKenna chair of net-zero expert group
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the world has seen an increasing number of net-zero commitments, in particular from the private and...
Canada supports historic global agreement to end plastics pollution
Yesterday marked the final day of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly – UNEA 5.2 in Kenya, Nairobi. Heads of...
Schneider Electric inspires next gen of women in STEM
Mississauga, Ontario-based Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is highlighting its work with the World Woman...
Celebrating Black environmental leadership and breaking down systemic barriers
Every February, people across Canada and the United States participate in Black History Month events, festivities and tributes that honour the legacy of Black...
COP26 results in climate agreement but skepticism remains
COP26 – UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 wrapped up two eventful weeks of global climate pledges and high-level consensus on key climate action...
Global financial firms aligned with $130 trillion for net zero
More than 450 firms representing US$130 trillion in assets — 40 per cent of the world’s financial assets — now belong to the Glasgow...
Resilience hub launches at COP26 to accelerate global action
An unprecedented collaboration at the COP26 – UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021has resulted in the launch of the COP26 Resilience Hub and accelerate...
Canadian PM calls for clean energy initiative at COP26
At COP26 – UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s ambitious and enhanced plans to support the global phase-out...
B.C. community designated UNESCO biosphere region
The Canadian Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Region in British Columbia has...