Positive climate stories in August
This month’s positive climate stories round-up is out! Read on for your monthly boost of all that is going good throughout the globe.
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…
Celebrating one year at OG with our Legal Director Carly
As the second hired employee to hit the one-year milestone, Carly reflects on why she joined Opportunity Green and what she’s most proud of so far.
Does the IMO’s revised GHG Strategy hit the mark?
The latest round of negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had everything to be a historical moment. But will this moment be remembered in years to come? Our Shipping Manager, Ana Laranjeira, assesses the outcomes.
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.
The Gay After Tomorrow: LGBTQIA+ and the climate crisis
As Pride celebrations go into full swing, we examine why the LGBTQIA+ community plays such a crucial role in climate justice.
Celebrating one year at OG with our Shipping Manager Ana
Our Shipping Manager Ana is Opportunity Green’s first employee to celebrate a one-year anniversary! Here, Ana reflects on what inspires her work and how OG has changed in that time…
Positive climate stories in May
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.
5 reasons why... we’re moving to a four-day week
As of this week, Opportunity Green will be trialling a four-day working week for all employees. We’ve been planning the change for some time – here's why we’re excited to kick-off our three-month pilot.
We’re calling out the expansion of Heraklion Airport – here’s why
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.
Getting knee-deep in muck to support a good cause
Earlier this week the Opportunity Green team had a day volunteering at a city farm. It was a chance to get away from our screens and connect with nature, enjoy some animal therapy and give our time to a brilliant local cause…
Launching the new SASHA Coalition
Our SASHA Coalition kick-off event Fuelling the Future asked the question: how will green hydrogen and direct air capture decarbonise shipping and aviation?
5 reasons why… boards should think about climate litigation risk
Climate litigation against companies is growing rapidly. It’s time for businesses to put climate litigation risk on their agenda – here are our five reasons why…
Learning and exchange: co-hosting a seminar ahead of summer meetings at the IMO
Opportunity Green supports the Royal Thai Embassy in hosting a seminar on IMO greenhouse gas developments ahead of MEPC 80.
Introducing the new SASHA Coalition
Find out about our new project, the Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator Coalition – or SASHA for short.
Positive climate stories in April
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…
Welcome to our new trustee
We catch up with our new trustee, Gbemi Oluleye, to find out why she’s excited about helping us accelerate decarbonisation in the shipping sector and beyond…
Demand reduction doesn’t have to be a dirty phrase
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.