Executive Brief California’s landmark climate disclosure law survived a major legal challenge, clearing the way for sweeping new requirements starting in 2026. At its latest workshop, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) detailed what companies must prepare for under SB 261 (climate risk) and SB 253 (climate emissions). More than
Lawsuit Targets DOE Climate Report The US Department of Energy (DOE) is facing a federal lawsuit over its climate report that underpins the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed repeal of the endangerment finding, the 2009 determination that provides the legal and scientific basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Defense
APIA, Samoa – August 2025: On August 29, Samoans will cast their votes in a snap general election, a contest that has become a referendum on the country’s ability to navigate overlapping crises. A collapse of Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa’s government earlier this year set the stage for the
La Paz — Bolivia’s election this week did not deliver a clear winner. What it did deliver was a break from nearly 20 years of leftist dominance and a nation standing at the edge of profound change. The End of an Era Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira, a centrist reformer, finished
GENEVA — The latest round of U.N. talks on a global plastics treaty ended in stalemate on Friday, with no draft text and no clear roadmap forward. The collapse, after nearly two weeks of negotiations, left delegates frustrated — but also, for many, relieved. By rejecting a watered-down agreement, negotiators
Key Impact Points: Looming Treasury Decision Puts Projects at Risk A Treasury Department decision expected next week could undermine the financial viability of hundreds of wind and solar projects across the US, part of an intensifying Trump administration push against renewable energy. President Donald Trump last month ordered the department
Key Points A Major Step Towards EU Circularity Goals Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act, marking a key step in the impact assessment process. The initiative will gather input from stakeholders and the public to better identify
Key Impact Points: European Commission Adopts Voluntary Standard for SMEs The European Commission has adopted the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME), designed to make it easier for smaller businesses to report ESG data and respond to requests from financial institutions and large companies. Developed by the European Financial
Key Points: Growing Anti-ESG Pressure State treasurers and financial officers from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming have escalated their campaign against ESG investing. In letters to CEOs of BlackRock, JPMorgan
Key Points:• ICJ unanimously declares states must prevent environmental harm and cooperate on climate under international law• Obligations derive from treaties, customary law, UNCLOS, biodiversity agreements, and human rights law• States may face legal consequences — including reparations — for failure to act on climate change ICJ Issues Landmark Climate
