The EU’s clampdown on greenwashing is promising, but it still leaves gaps
The new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition is a welcome step towards protecting consumers against unsubstantiated green claims. But gaps still remain.
The shipping industry must open its eyes to climate change litigation
Climate change litigation is far from being a distant risk for the shipping industry. A growing number of climate change cases have begun to target the sector. Shipping must wake up to the risks involved, says our Legal Officer Isa Keuschnigg.
Positive climate stories in January 2024
January’s positive climate stories include EU fossil fuel CO2 emissions hitting a 60-year low, using policy to impact maritime’s decarbonisation and a legal victory in Norway that paves the way for Rosebank.
Pulling legal levers: The role of finance flows in decarbonising aviation
When it comes to solving the climate crisis, money matters. We set out how the law sets the framework for financial investment and helps keep finance flows on the right track.
Our key achievements and impacts in 2023
Read about Opportunity Green’s key achievements in 2023, from the launch of the SASHA Coalition to being selected by Giving Green as one of their top recommendations for climate giving.
5 reasons why I’m so proud of 2 years of Opportunity Green!
It’s time to celebrate - Opportunity Green has turned two! Our CEO Aoife O’Leary gives her five reasons why she’s proud of what we’ve achieved so far.
Small island states seek climate justice at international tribunal
Last month, we attended the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and heard compelling testimony from small island states, leading scientists, and legal experts. Here’s the lowdown.
We’re filing complaints over cruise companies’ ‘green’ fuel claims. Here’s why…
Why we're filing complaints against the cruise industry’s systemic misleading advertising of fossil LNG as a ‘green’ fuel.
Positive climate stories in July
This month’s round-up of positive climate stories has helped boost our spirits at OG. From significant drops in deforestation in South America to blocks to airport expansion proposals, read on and rejoice…
Schiphol flight cap gets the green light from the Dutch Court of Appeal
The Dutch Court of Appeal has given the green light to the Dutch Government’s proposal to reduce flight numbers at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam. Our quickfire Q&A explains why it’s an important win for the environment and the local population.
5 reasons why... the Law of the Sea Tribunal must require countries to act on shipping emissions
We’ve put forward a supporting submission urging the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea to confirm countries must act to decarbonise the shipping sector.