OG’s day out foraging with Flavour Fred
Getting away from the desk for a day, last week the Opportunity Green team headed to Hampstead Heath to learn the art of foraging with nature connoisseur Flavour Fred. Read all about what we learnt and, most importantly, what we ate along the way.
Confronting the environmental movement’s race problem with Climate Reframe
Sabrina and camping are not usually words you’ll find in the same sentence. I like being warm and having my nails done – two things I don’t think complement the hobby of camping. But when Climate Reframe offered its community a chance to go to Timber Festival, I said yes not just to leaping out of my comfort zone and into nature, but also to confronting the environmental movement’s race problem.
The aviation industry is great at passing the climate blame
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.
Building towards a just transition
The energy efficiency of residential buildings is emerging as an important lever in tackling climate change. Recent trends in climate litigation reveal an increasing focus on this area, recognising its impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting social justice. Here’s why this matters.
Setting the scene for OG’s future at our second-ever strategy day
The Opportunity Green team took a day away from screens to think about the big picture for our 2024 Strategy Day. It was a day to think about how we’ve grown and had impact in the past year, what our priorities are going forward and what we need to do to achieve them.
Huge moment for small island states and marine protection: OG responds
Last month marked a pivotal moment in climate justice as the long-anticipated advisory opinion was handed down from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). We round up our team’s initial reactions.
5 reasons why we need to make it easier to “Sail & Rail”
Opportunity Green, along with four other NGOs, are calling on the train and ferry companies to restore the Sail & Rail service to its former glory. Here are five reasons why it needs to be easier to sail and rail from London to Dublin.
Advisory opinions: the dawn of climate clarity under international law
We take a look at the advisory function of the international court and its significance in clarifying states’ legal obligations.
Positive Climate Stories in April
From historic climate litigation in Switzerland to a growing call for fairer climate finance and a flurry of green hydrogen investments, read on to see what highlights April had to offer.
How climate change affects global Muslim communities
Now that Eid celebrations have come to an end, we reflect on how climate change affects Muslims all over the world.
Positive climate stories in March
We report back on the positive outcomes from the discussions at The International Maritime Organization this month, and round up the rest of March’s good news for the climate.
Court rules KLM’s vague green claims mislead consumers – so what’s next for the aviation industry?
We look at look at this significant court ruling and reflect on key takeaways for the high-polluting aviation sector.
Why do women remain the unsung heroes of climate action?
For Women’s history Month, our Policy Officer, Blánaid Sheeran, discusses women’s distinct relationship with climate change.
Celebrating one year at OG with our Communications Manager, Hannah Jolliffe
Our Communications Manager, Hannah, recently celebrated her first anniversary at Opportunity Green. Here she tells us why she loves the team ethos at OG.