The Ethical Agenda Blog

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The draft guidance for the Forest, Land, and Agriculture sector has arrived! 👉 https://sciencebasedtargets.org/sectors/forest-land-and-agriculture

We want to hear from you. Download and return this form by February 18th 👉https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/SBTi-FLAG-Public-Consultation-Feedback.xlsx

This is big and bleak news. The planetary boundary for chemical pollution (aka 'novel entities') has been quantified for the first time - and it's now clear that humanity is massively transgressing levels that are safe for life on Earth. Plastics! Read on. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/18/chemical-pollution-has-passed-safe-limit-for-humanity-say-scientists?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco

At 1.2°C of global warming, with current pace, we will hit 1.5°C in 2033 and 2°C by 2060. With last 7 years being warmest on record, 2021 among them, we have strong confirmation of the global climate crisis as shown in excellent analysis by @BerkeleyEarth http://berkeleyearth.org/global-temperature-report-for-2021/

These powerful talks from Black speakers cover everything from the need for climate justice to why we need to protect parrot fish!

Watch them here: http://t.ted.com/h1ebpt9

In November 2021, the Glasgow Climate Pact was agreed at #COP26.

This year, the commitments made must be delivered.

COP President @aloksharma_RDG will outline the UK's Presidency year priorities at @ChathamHouse.

📺 Watch live
📅 24 January
⏰ 12pm GMT