Emma Fenton Emma Fenton

Glossary of climate change negotiations terminology

UNFCCC, COP, subsidiary bodies… If you’re confused by all the acronyms and terms used in climate negotiations, use our glossary to help you navigate the increasingly complex environment of global climate change.

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Johanna Perraudin Johanna Perraudin

Positive Climate Stories in May

From a landmark German court ruling opening the door to corporate climate accountability to China’s clean energy growth driving a fall in emissions, May brought plenty of positive changes. Let’s dive into this month’s positive climate stories!

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Dominika Leitane Dominika Leitane

Opportunity Green at the UN: holding the UK accountable for poor housing stock and climate inaction

In February, our Legal Officer, Dominika Leitane, represented Opportunity Green at the United Nations Office at Geneva during the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ periodic review of the UK. In this blog, she explains why OG took part, how the UN review process works and what the landmark outcome means for housing, the climate crisis and human rights.  

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Johanna Perraudin Johanna Perraudin

Positive Climate Stories in April

From holding polluters to account through groundbreaking science, to clean energy milestones and stronger laws against greenwashing, plenty of progress has been made across sectors and borders. Even the oceans are offering some surprisingly good news, as offshore wind farms reveal unexpected benefits for marine life. Here's your round-up of April’s most encouraging climate stories.

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James Kershaw James Kershaw

The shipping industry’s nitrogen pollution problem

Pollution from the shipping industry takes many forms: CO2 released from engines, plumes of black particulates billowing from exhausts, and wastewater poured overboard from scrubbers. Nitrogen, however, often slips under the radar. But what is shipping’s nitrogen pollution problem, and how can the International Maritime Organization and governments take action?

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Johanna Perraudin Johanna Perraudin

Positive Climate Stories in March

While headlines swirl with political tensions and economic uncertainty, March quietly delivered real progress on climate. Emissions hit record lows, cities reclaimed streets for people, and tens of thousands demanded true sustainability in EU finance. Let’s dive into this month’s positive climate news.

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Johanna Perraudin Johanna Perraudin

Positive Climate Stories in February

Amid the climate challenges, February has brought a series of encouraging developments. From new job opportunities in green industries to groundbreaking legal rulings, these stories remind us that positive change is underway. Let’s dive into this month’s positive climate news.

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Johanna Perraudin Johanna Perraudin

World NGO Day: celebrating the organisations that inspire us

At OG, we know that change doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s driven by collective action. Behind every movement for change, there are organisations working tirelessly to make a difference. This World NGO Day, our team is shining a light on the NGOs that inspire us. Join us in celebrating their work and amplifying their voices!

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Dominika Leitane Dominika Leitane

Celebrating one year at OG with our Legal Officer, Dominika

Since joining Opportunity Green a year ago as a Legal Officer, Dominika has played a key role in the legal team’s groundbreaking work in the buildings sector. As she embarks on new challenges within the team’s shipping work, she reflects on her first year in the role.

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Dominika Leitane Dominika Leitane

Climate change, buildings and human rights: what’s the deal?

As the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights gathered last week in Geneva to review the UK’s track record on key human rights, we argued that the UK’s housing crisis is a climate and human rights issue. Urgent government action is needed to uphold human rights and reduce inequality.

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