Climate at a Crossroads: The U.S. Retreat from Sustainability
Trump’s return to the presidency has brought a reversal of U.S. climate and environmental policy. Since January, the administration has launched an…
Articles by members
Roughly one article a week during term, written and signed by members of the Blog division: energy, climate, ESG, finance, food, cities and the politics behind them. Reports are here too.
The Internet’s Carbon Footprint: How Streaming And Cloud Computing Are Quietly Shaping Our Environmental Future
In a few decades, the Internet has transformed the way we live, work, and connect. Ranging from watching movies on an on-demand…
Artificial Intelligence: Threat or Help?
The emergence of Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly affecting sectors like that of global productivity, research, but also environmental outcomes. By now, we…
The Omnibus Proposal: Redefining EU Sustainability Reporting for a Competitive Future
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published the first “omnibus” package aimed at simplifying EU sustainability reporting requirements related to the…
A Turning Point For Fashion
The Rise of Circular Fashion Fashion is a dynamic art and appeals to people's tastes. While some people do not go beyond…
The Rise of Green Bonds: A Dual Perspective
In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed a notable surge in the issuance and uptake of green bonds, reflecting a growing…
The Omnibus of February 26, 2025: A Major Overhaul of Sustainability Rules in Europe?
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission introduced a new Omnibus package that could significantly change corporate sustainability in the EU. An…
Carbon Markets and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The idea of carbon emissions trading began in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. At that time, around 160 countries agreed to the…
Sustainable Shrimp Farming: The Reality Behind Our Food
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Shrimp Farming You wouldn’t expect these small creatures to have such a huge impact on agriculture emissions,…
The Overturn of a Landmark Ruling: Shell’s case
On November 12, 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague dismissed the landmark climate ruling in favor of the Oil and…
COP29 Unpacked: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward for Business
Introduction to COP29 The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a global summit dedicated to tackling climate change, organized annually by the…
Eco-Terrorism: Where Environmental Activism Meets Destruction
Eco-terrorism is a form of violent activity in support of environmental causes. This concept was introduced in the early ‘80s and became…