IKEA to present path to become ‘climate positive’ at COP25
“Becoming climate positive and a fully sustainable business means a transformational change for IKEA. It means rethinking every aspect of how we do business.”
Climate crisis
This archive collects more than 1,500 solutions-journalism stories tracking real progress on the climate crisis — from renewable energy records and emissions reductions to policy wins and community-led adaptation. The focus is on what’s working, who’s making it happen, and what the evidence shows about the path forward.
Ireland unveils plan for 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030
Ireland has published its long-awaited Renewable Electricity Support Scheme, unveiling details on how the country will increase its share of renewable energy to 70% by 2030.
Helsinki and Valladolid join dozens of cities worldwide committed to net zero buildings
By signing the Commitment, the cities pledge that all buildings in their cities will meet the target by 2050.
27 countries pledge $9.7 billion for climate action in the global South
Countries from around the world have pledged more than $9.7 billion to replenish the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was established in 2010 by the 194 countries to serve as a key channel for delivering climate finance to developing countries.
EasyJet becomes world’s first carbon-neutral airline by offsetting all emissions
EasyJet will begin to offset emissions from its 331 planes immediately. It will become the world’s first major airline to operate net zero carbon flights across their entire network.
Heliogen, a clean energy startup, announces solar technology breakthrough
With their technology, concentrated solar energy can now create the extreme heat required to make cement, steel, glass and other industrial processes – replacing fossil fuels in a heavy carbon-emitting corner of the economy.
New Zealand passes historic zero carbon bill with near unanimous bipartisan support
The New Zealand parliament has passed landmark legislation that enshrines the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement into law, and will see the country achieve zero net carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
Formula 1 announces plan to be carbon neutral by 2030
Not only will Formula 1 focus on reducing emissions of their cars, but they will also aim to run all their operation facilities on 100 per cent renewable energy.
European Investment Bank to phase out fossil fuel financing by 2021
The bank will end its financing of oil, gas, and coal projects after 2021, a policy that will make the EU’s lending arm the first multilateral lender to rule out financing for projects that contribute to the climate crisis.
Kenyan startup Opibus to launch mass campaign to convert minibuses and motorcycles to electric
A Kenyan startup, Opibus, is forging ahead with its plans to electrify old Matatus and Boda Bodas. Opibus begins mass EV conversions of minibuses and motorcycles in Q1 2020.