Sustainability

UK government releases research and innovation framework for climate change adaptation

The UK government has identified research and innovation challenges across 11 sectors that will need to be addressed in a bid to drive collaborative action on climate change adaptation. The […]

Sustainability takeaways from Innovation 2025 

Global Government Forum has used an artificial intelligence tool to analyse all the sessions at the Innovation 2025 conference for takeaways on how governments are tackling climate change and working […]

Integrate mission governance into climate policy, says OECD

Governments should integrate mission governance into climate mitigation efforts to better drive progress towards green goals, the OECD has said.    In its report – ‘Harnessing mission governance to achieve […]

Governments urged to make smarter use of data to combat deforestation

Smarter use of data and stronger regulatory partnerships are needed to combat deforestation, according to a new report. Entitled ‘Tackling deforestation through import controls’ and supported by Global Government Forum, […]

The missing link: exploring the potential of national climate institutions

While much thinking has gone into mechanisms for global collaboration on climate change, national governance is under-studied. Could it be the missing link in accelerating transitions to low-carbon, climate resilient […]

A seat at the table: women’s role in the fight against climate change

Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, yet rarely enjoy equal representation in climate decision-making, leading to policies that do not adequately address their needs. On International […]
Two UN representatives sit at a table during a Climate Weeks briefing.

UN resumes Climate Weeks to accelerate action

The UN is to hold two ‘Climate Weeks’ events this year, bringing together governments and other stakeholders in a bid to boost political ambition and accelerate climate action on the […]
Ed Miliband, secretary of state for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, and Net Zero Council co-chair, stands in front of a wind turbine wearing a hi-vis jacket.

UK’s Net Zero Council relaunched with ‘broader range of voices’

The UK government has relaunched the Net Zero Council and expanded its membership to include civil society and local government. The council – whose remit is to advise government on […]
The silhouette of a woman stands in the middle of a data centre with rows of computers glowing green and orange.

Report urges AI sustainability as energy concerns grow

The British government should invest in sustainable AI amid concerns about the amount of energy needed to power the technology, according to a report by the UK’s National Engineering Policy […]
Skyscrapers next to a lake in the Centro neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Report calls for ‘state transformation’ to achieve Brazil’s sustainable growth goals

A new report, led by economist Mariana Mazzucato, recommends ways for Brazil to strengthen public procurement, state-owned enterprises and digital infrastructure to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive economic […]