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A dozen countries have pledged to formally recognise indigenous land rights across 80 million hectares in tropical forests by 2030. The pledge aims to strengthen land tenure and support conservation efforts.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A dozen countries have pledged to formally recognise indigenous land rights across 80 million hectares in tropical forests by 2030. The pledge aims to strengthen land tenure and support conservation efforts.
✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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✍️ André Cabette Fábio reports
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At COP30, Brazil is encouraging nations to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by 2035.
Discussions continue around biofuel and their impacts on land use and food systems.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Bhasker Tripathi report
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Discussions continue around biofuel and their impacts on land use and food systems.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Bhasker Tripathi report
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
At COP30, Brazil is encouraging nations to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by 2035.
Discussions continue around biofuel and their impacts on land use and food systems.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Bhasker Tripathi report
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Discussions continue around biofuel and their impacts on land use and food systems.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Bhasker Tripathi report
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At COP30 in Brazil, discussions focussed on deforestation, trade, and the role of agribusiness.
Brazil's farmers took the opportunity to highlight their sustainable practices and economic impact.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Brazil's farmers took the opportunity to highlight their sustainable practices and economic impact.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At COP30 in Brazil, discussions focussed on deforestation, trade, and the role of agribusiness.
Brazil's farmers took the opportunity to highlight their sustainable practices and economic impact.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Brazil's farmers took the opportunity to highlight their sustainable practices and economic impact.
✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports
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Extreme weather is reshaping lives in Brazil, with farmers facing hotter summers, colder winters, and more droughts.
At COP30, negotiators discussed adaptation finance and tracking progress with global indicators.
✍️ @clarnic.bsky.social reports
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At COP30, negotiators discussed adaptation finance and tracking progress with global indicators.
✍️ @clarnic.bsky.social reports
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November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Extreme weather is reshaping lives in Brazil, with farmers facing hotter summers, colder winters, and more droughts.
At COP30, negotiators discussed adaptation finance and tracking progress with global indicators.
✍️ @clarnic.bsky.social reports
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At COP30, negotiators discussed adaptation finance and tracking progress with global indicators.
✍️ @clarnic.bsky.social reports
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Stranded at sea for months, seafarers aboard MV Captain Tarek in Yemen faced daily bombings, unpaid wages, and meagre rations. Abandonment cases in shipping have surged, with over 2,280 mariners affected in 2025.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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✍️ Katie McQue reports
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November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Stranded at sea for months, seafarers aboard MV Captain Tarek in Yemen faced daily bombings, unpaid wages, and meagre rations. Abandonment cases in shipping have surged, with over 2,280 mariners affected in 2025.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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✍️ Katie McQue reports
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Shadow fleets and substandard shipping are putting thousands of seafarers at risk worldwide.
The International Maritime Organization reports a sharp rise in ship abandonment and criminalisation, as regulatory gaps widen.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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The International Maritime Organization reports a sharp rise in ship abandonment and criminalisation, as regulatory gaps widen.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Shadow fleets and substandard shipping are putting thousands of seafarers at risk worldwide.
The International Maritime Organization reports a sharp rise in ship abandonment and criminalisation, as regulatory gaps widen.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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The International Maritime Organization reports a sharp rise in ship abandonment and criminalisation, as regulatory gaps widen.
✍️ Katie McQue reports
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“Greed in all forms is our enemy, it is our duty to fight it.”
✍️ Javi Benitez, Representative of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, writes for Context.
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✍️ Javi Benitez, Representative of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, writes for Context.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“Greed in all forms is our enemy, it is our duty to fight it.”
✍️ Javi Benitez, Representative of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, writes for Context.
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✍️ Javi Benitez, Representative of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, writes for Context.
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In West Virginia's changing economy, local initiatives are supporting new businesses and clean energy projects alongside traditional coal.
As global demand for coal shifts, communities are exploring new opportunities.
✍️ Sam Kimball reports
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As global demand for coal shifts, communities are exploring new opportunities.
✍️ Sam Kimball reports
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November 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In West Virginia's changing economy, local initiatives are supporting new businesses and clean energy projects alongside traditional coal.
As global demand for coal shifts, communities are exploring new opportunities.
✍️ Sam Kimball reports
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As global demand for coal shifts, communities are exploring new opportunities.
✍️ Sam Kimball reports
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"Leaders attending the COP30 climate summit must address inequality if they are serious about the climate crisis."
✍️ Amitabh Behar, Exec Director of @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, and Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, write for Context.
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✍️ Amitabh Behar, Exec Director of @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, and Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, write for Context.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Leaders attending the COP30 climate summit must address inequality if they are serious about the climate crisis."
✍️ Amitabh Behar, Exec Director of @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, and Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, write for Context.
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✍️ Amitabh Behar, Exec Director of @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, and Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, write for Context.
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The "30 by 30" goal aims to conserve at least 30% of land and oceans by 2030. While the federal initiative was discontinued, states are advancing local conservation efforts, with some setting even higher targets for the future.
✍️ Carey Biron reports
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✍️ Carey Biron reports
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November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The "30 by 30" goal aims to conserve at least 30% of land and oceans by 2030. While the federal initiative was discontinued, states are advancing local conservation efforts, with some setting even higher targets for the future.
✍️ Carey Biron reports
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✍️ Carey Biron reports
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Ukraine set to seek $44b from Russia for climate-linked damage from war in first claim of its kind.
The first three years of conflict have generated almost 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases.
✍️ Emma Batha reports
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The first three years of conflict have generated almost 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases.
✍️ Emma Batha reports
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November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ukraine set to seek $44b from Russia for climate-linked damage from war in first claim of its kind.
The first three years of conflict have generated almost 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases.
✍️ Emma Batha reports
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The first three years of conflict have generated almost 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases.
✍️ Emma Batha reports
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Today in @reuters.com, @contextnewsroom.bsky.social: How Massachusetts is stepping up to protect and restore nature! 🦎
"What you’re seeing is an opportunity to make things better than they have been in the past, and what we’ve done to the landscape can be healed."
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"What you’re seeing is an opportunity to make things better than they have been in the past, and what we’ve done to the landscape can be healed."
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US states take up conservation goals axed by Trump | Context by TRF
After Trump ended a goal of saving 30% of sea and land, local governments are ramping up conservation efforts
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November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today in @reuters.com, @contextnewsroom.bsky.social: How Massachusetts is stepping up to protect and restore nature! 🦎
"What you’re seeing is an opportunity to make things better than they have been in the past, and what we’ve done to the landscape can be healed."
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"What you’re seeing is an opportunity to make things better than they have been in the past, and what we’ve done to the landscape can be healed."
www.context.news/nature/us-st...
In Nigeria, one solar assembly plant is producing batteries, fans, and lamps for homes and businesses nationwide. Since 2017, the company has supplied over two million units and aims to assemble up to 300,000 units annually.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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November 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In Nigeria, one solar assembly plant is producing batteries, fans, and lamps for homes and businesses nationwide. Since 2017, the company has supplied over two million units and aims to assemble up to 300,000 units annually.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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The U.S. administration is proposing to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that enabled the federal government to address greenhouse gas issues.
This could have serious implications for public health and emissions standards.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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This could have serious implications for public health and emissions standards.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The U.S. administration is proposing to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that enabled the federal government to address greenhouse gas issues.
This could have serious implications for public health and emissions standards.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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This could have serious implications for public health and emissions standards.
✍️ Carey L. Biron reports
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A year after Hurricane Helene, communities across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia continue to rebuild.
While federal agencies face criticism over lack of support, local communities turn to each other.
✍️ David Sherfinski reports
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While federal agencies face criticism over lack of support, local communities turn to each other.
✍️ David Sherfinski reports
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November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia continue to rebuild.
While federal agencies face criticism over lack of support, local communities turn to each other.
✍️ David Sherfinski reports
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While federal agencies face criticism over lack of support, local communities turn to each other.
✍️ David Sherfinski reports
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At #COP30, countries are discussing biofuels as alternatives to petrol. Brazil is calling to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035.
Biofuels emit less carbon but their overall climate impact is complicated.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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Biofuels emit less carbon but their overall climate impact is complicated.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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November 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
At #COP30, countries are discussing biofuels as alternatives to petrol. Brazil is calling to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035.
Biofuels emit less carbon but their overall climate impact is complicated.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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Biofuels emit less carbon but their overall climate impact is complicated.
✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports
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At COP30, African leaders are highlighting the continent's 30% share of global critical minerals, essential for clean energy.
Despite this potential, Africa received just 2% of worldwide green investments last year.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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Despite this potential, Africa received just 2% of worldwide green investments last year.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At COP30, African leaders are highlighting the continent's 30% share of global critical minerals, essential for clean energy.
Despite this potential, Africa received just 2% of worldwide green investments last year.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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Despite this potential, Africa received just 2% of worldwide green investments last year.
✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports
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🏳️🌈 Thailand may have legalised same-sex marriage, but LGBTQ+ activists say hate crimes against queer people are often overlooked.
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Gay marriage but no hate crime laws: Thai LGBTQ+ activists see gap | Context by TRF
Despite its marriage equality law, Thailand lacks a legal framework to track and punish hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🏳️🌈 Thailand may have legalised same-sex marriage, but LGBTQ+ activists say hate crimes against queer people are often overlooked.
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AI is reshaping industries and daily life, but its rapid growth is driving up electricity demand.
As COP30 continues, leaders are weighing how clean energy can meet these new demands.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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As COP30 continues, leaders are weighing how clean energy can meet these new demands.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
AI is reshaping industries and daily life, but its rapid growth is driving up electricity demand.
As COP30 continues, leaders are weighing how clean energy can meet these new demands.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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As COP30 continues, leaders are weighing how clean energy can meet these new demands.
✍️ Jack Graham reports
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Jamaica's recent hurricane highlights the stakes for small islands.
Scientists say storms like Melissa are now four times more likely, and leaders warn that the 1.5°C climate target is crucial for survival.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile reports
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Scientists say storms like Melissa are now four times more likely, and leaders warn that the 1.5°C climate target is crucial for survival.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile reports
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November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Jamaica's recent hurricane highlights the stakes for small islands.
Scientists say storms like Melissa are now four times more likely, and leaders warn that the 1.5°C climate target is crucial for survival.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile reports
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Scientists say storms like Melissa are now four times more likely, and leaders warn that the 1.5°C climate target is crucial for survival.
✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile reports
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"New research shows scam compounds may be fuelling the global explosion of sextortion - including of children. Now it's time to act."
✍️ Eric Heintz, Global Analyst at the International Justice Mission, writes for Context.
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✍️ Eric Heintz, Global Analyst at the International Justice Mission, writes for Context.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"New research shows scam compounds may be fuelling the global explosion of sextortion - including of children. Now it's time to act."
✍️ Eric Heintz, Global Analyst at the International Justice Mission, writes for Context.
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✍️ Eric Heintz, Global Analyst at the International Justice Mission, writes for Context.
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"COP30 in Belém, Brazil, must boost action on the Escazú Agreement to protect nature’s last line of defence."
✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"COP30 in Belém, Brazil, must boost action on the Escazú Agreement to protect nature’s last line of defence."
✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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✍️ Binaifer Nowrojee, the president of the Open Society Foundations, write for Context.
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Record numbers of women now use modern contraception worldwide.
However, recent aid budget cuts from major donors, including the US, may impact access to reproductive health services in low and middle-income countries.
✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports
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However, recent aid budget cuts from major donors, including the US, may impact access to reproductive health services in low and middle-income countries.
✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports
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November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Record numbers of women now use modern contraception worldwide.
However, recent aid budget cuts from major donors, including the US, may impact access to reproductive health services in low and middle-income countries.
✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports
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However, recent aid budget cuts from major donors, including the US, may impact access to reproductive health services in low and middle-income countries.
✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports
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"We already have many of the tools and much of the expertise needed to connect underserved communities to the digital economy."
✍️ Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, and Sophie Sirtainek, CEO of CGAP, a write for Context.
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✍️ Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, and Sophie Sirtainek, CEO of CGAP, a write for Context.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"We already have many of the tools and much of the expertise needed to connect underserved communities to the digital economy."
✍️ Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, and Sophie Sirtainek, CEO of CGAP, a write for Context.
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✍️ Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, and Sophie Sirtainek, CEO of CGAP, a write for Context.
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The EU revised several green laws ahead of #COP30, including deforestation and corporate sustainability regulations.
Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The EU revised several green laws ahead of #COP30, including deforestation and corporate sustainability regulations.
Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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Delays and changes have sparked debate about the bloc's climate ambitions.
✍️ Joanna Gill reports
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