Year: 2026

£43 million boost for green aviation to drive growth, jobs and cleaner flights

Stuart Mitchell

The aviation industry is set for a major boost as £43 million for green projects was announced by the government on 20 January 2026, supporting jobs and unlocking new investment. The major investment comes as the Government drives forward plans for expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports and the Transport Secretary will today chair a meeting with prominent airlines, airports, innovators and engineering firms to discuss how cutting-edge technology will decarbonise the sector while delivering growth. With the production of low-carbon fuels alone expected to add up to £5 billion to the economy by 2050, the funding will drive millions of pounds of private investment…

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Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new effort to turn Ocean commitments into action

Stuart Mitchell

As the new global Ocean Treaty for the High Seas has entered into force, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by His Majesty King Charles III as The Prince of Wales, today launched the Ocean Stewardship Initiative. Through private-sector engagement, the Initiative’s first goal is to support the establishment of one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. Delivered through the Ocean Stewardship Initiative, the project creates a structured platform for constructive private engagement with governments and civil society. It aims to translate global Ocean commitments into practical action,…

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SBTi reinforces governance with ISEAL Community Membership and opens a call for new Technical Council members

Stuart Mitchell

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) today announced two significant steps in its ongoing work to further strengthen governance and oversight: its approval as an ISEAL Community Member and the opening of applications for the next term of its independent Technical Council. Approval as an ISEAL Community Member demonstrates the SBTi’s commitment to continuous improvement and the ISEAL Credibility Principles for sustainability systems. As a Community Member, the SBTi will participate in ISEAL’s learning, collaboration and innovation activities to further strengthen its system over time. ISEAL is a global membership…

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Entry into force of High Seas Treaty marks turning point for deep-sea protection

Stuart Mitchell

S&P Global surveyed sustainability, climate and energy transition leaders and analysts from across our business about the areas that they expect to have the greatest influence on sustainability strategy and decision-making in 2026. The research that follows lays out the 10 key trends we are watching for the year ahead, along with links to datasets, research, and further reading to learn more. On Saturday 17 January 2026, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement – or High Seas Treaty – will enter into force, marking a major milestone in international…

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Global AgTech Startups Invited to Compete for $50,000 in World Food Prize Foundation’s Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, has opened applications for the Innovate for Impact Challenge, the global AgTech startup competition with a grand prize of USD $50,000, which garnered a pool of applicants from over 60 countries and six continents in 2025.  The Innovate for Impact Challenge supports early-stage, tech-driven startups developing solutions to advance global food security and sustainability. Submissions will be narrowed to 10 finalists, with three selected to travel to Des Moines for the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, where they will…

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