Last Thursday was a real thrill for OG as we celebrated our third birthday at London’s beautiful Somerset House. Between drinks and canapés we held a stimulating panel discussion on “Climate, finance & international transport: how should shipping and aviation pay for their environmental impacts in climate vulnerable countries.” Read on to hear about the discussion’s main points. 

Opportunity Green's CEO Aoife O'Leary hasn't flown for five years. Here, she reflects on how she has managed to reduce her personal aviation emissions by cutting out flying and gives her top tips on how to fly less and reduce airplane pollution.

More and more flights are coming with additional environmental charges, as airlines pass on the costs of their climate damage to flyers. But so far, offsets like this have done little to reduce emissions. What we need is a solid plan to ensure that airlines and their users pay a fair price for their environmental damage.

We look at look at this significant court ruling and reflect on key takeaways for the high-polluting aviation sector.

Our monthly dose of climate positivity.

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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.

Giving Green has rated reducing aviation and shipping emissions a high-impact way to combat climate change. Find out why…

From cruise companies facing greenwashing claims to a new flight cap at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, read on to hear about our five best climate stories this month.

This week, the SASHA Coalition published a report on how green hydrogen will contribute to the decarbonisation of shipping and aviation. But what is the ‘green hydrogen gap’ and how can we overcome it?

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.

As Pride celebrations go into full swing, we examine why the LGBTQIA+ community plays such a crucial role in climate justice.

May has been a month to celebrate all the amazing things that women are working towards in shipping – and it’s also brought some positive news about climate litigation, private jets and deforestation in Brazil.

Can an airport that’s increasing its capacity by at least seven million people really claim the climate impacts will be ‘negligible’? We don’t think so – and we’ve responded to a public consultation on the New International Heraklion Airport to say so.

Our SASHA Coalition kick-off event Fuelling the Future asked the question: how will green hydrogen and direct air capture decarbonise shipping and aviation?

Find out about our new project, the Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator Coalition – or SASHA for short.

It’s been a brilliant month for climate law, with the first greenwashing lawsuit filed against an aviation company and new laws to protect deforestation. And, thousands turn out to tell our government to stop supporting fossil fuels…

There are plenty of decent reasons to choose an alternative to flying, or even (gasp) not go at all, says our Legal Director Carly Hicks.