The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released “IPSASB SRS 1, Climate-related Disclosures”, the first sustainability reporting standard tailored for governments and other public sector entities, enabling consistent reporting of climate-related risks and opportunities.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has surpassed 10,000 companies with validated climate targets, signalling growing corporate alignment with science-based climate action worldwide.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released new guidance clarifying that retailers, brands and manufacturers across supply chains can be liable for misleading environmental claims, even if they are only repeating information from suppliers.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published Phase 2A of the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, introducing climate transition and climate change adaptation categories to its sustainable finance classification framework.

Electronic waste is among the fastest-growing environmental challenges globally, driven by short device lifecycles and the widespread use of non-degradable battery materials. In response, Canadian researchers are advancing a promising innovation: biodegradable batteries made from tree pulp and other plant-based materials that can safely dissolve in soil without leaving toxic residues.

Singapore has unveiled a set of strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating high-integrity nature-based carbon solutions, strengthening the science and commercial readiness of blue carbon and biomass measurement across Asia.