Since my visit to the River Spey last year the whole of the UK's population of Atlantic salmon has been placed on IUCN's endangered species list. It now joins the black rhino, mountain gorillas and tigers. I dare you, tell me again how you're doing your job Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

A Global Fishing Watch study found that around 75% of the world's industrial fishing vessels are "dark," or not publicly tracked. Many vessels are likely operating illegally, fishing inside protected areas, encroaching on other countries' waters... thecooldown.com/green-tech/glo…

Europe-wide study of chemicals in rivers published in Environment International uncovers cocktail of nasties likely to have huge impact on invertebrates, algae & fish. Many of these compounds would be bad on their own but, combined, they're a toxic mess. doi.org/10.1016/j.envi…

READ: Paris is rolling out its BIG, BOLD 2024-2030 Climate Plan, with urban biking at the heart of the plan. #Paris now officially prioritizes cycling infrastructure, and is building 180km MORE cycling paths & 130k bike parking spaces by 2026. Leadership. momentummag.com/paris-puts-peo…

This is a huge moment for UK rivers. A class action is launched today against AvaraFoods for their alleged part in the River Wye's slow murder by mega-chicken-farming, brought by Leigh Day on behalf of 1000s of pollution-impacted people. #riveraction bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🌲🌳 Today is #InternationalDayofForests! 🌳🌲 Science has confirmed the unparalleled ability of mature & old growth trees to absorb and store carbon pollution. Latest studies show that the carbon-absorbing abilities of trees only increase as they age!

🌱Food Dive reports on the SEC's recent climate rule exemption for Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87% of the #food industry's carbon footprint. Lucrezia Tincani, Acting Policy Director at FAIRR, stresses the potential vulnerability of the #livestock industry to climate risks.

FAIRR is delighted to attend the ESG Investor Stewardship Summit 2024. Join Sofía Condés, FAIRR, Leon Kamhi, Federated Hermes, Inc. and Paul Lee, Redington as they explore how asset owners are measuring their engagement and stewardship activities. 📅 10 April 2024 ⏰14:05 – 14:55 GMT

#US banks pledge #NetZero but are 'sabotaging' efforts by financing #meat & #dairy industries, says report. A 'cow-shaped hole' in #climate plans, emitting 24m metric tonnes of #CO2. Time to align financing with climate goals! 🌍🐄 #ClimateAction theguardian.com/environment/20…

‘Engaging who’ and ‘engaging how’ are interlinked and equally important, according to Sofía Condés, FAIRR’s Director of Investor Outreach, who is discussing the role of effective engagement for #stewardship at ESG Investor’s Stewardship Summit in London. #ESG #sustainability

It’s EARTHDAY.ORG! 🌎 Investors can play a transformative role in building a more sustainable future. FAIRR enables them with the knowledge to exercise their influence to help build a more resilient global food system. Find out more 👉 fairr.org #EarthDay

Final chance to register to hear FAIRR’s Director of Thematic Research & Corporate Innovation, Jo Raven, speak at Innovation Zero on Wednesday about how alternative proteins could transform the global #FoodSystem 🌏 Secure your spot 🔗 register.visitcloud.com/survey/1ehethm…

From my speech to Climate Action UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Sustainable Investment Forum- on why those mayors who have strong and positive visions for the future of their local regions- including how net zero can deliver for their future economies- are rewarded at the ballot box

Hidden costs in the global #FoodSystem are expected to rise to $13 trillion by 2050, if risks including #GreenhouseGas emissions and #AntimicrobialResistance are not addressed. Read FAIRR’s recent Insight on the importance of diverse protein sources 👇 fairr.org/news-events/in…

We have economies that need to grow, whether or not they make us thrive. Now we need economies that enable us to thrive, whether or not they grow. Here's what I just wrote about it in The Guardian 1/2 theguardian.com/books/article/…

#Reforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest attract interest from investors, posing a possible alternative to cattle ranching in the region 🌳 nytimes.com/2024/05/02/cli…

Last minute position changes by brave politicians in Austria & Slovakia finally allowed the EU's Nature Restoration Law to pass. Under the law 30% of habitats covered, such as wetlands, grasslands, rivers, forests & lakes must be restored by 2030. euractiv.com/section/agricu…

FAIRR’s recent document on #protein and #nutrition shows that all protein sources (animal, plant, insect, and cultivated) have all essential amino acids 🌱 It also highlights the widespread misconception that high-protein diets improve metabolic health.

industrial farming is soo grim it's actually insane anyone argues against eating less meat theguardian.com/world/article/…

First Planetary Health Check issues red alert! Launched today during Climate Week NYC, the report shows critical Earth’s systems functions are at risk, with six out of nine Planetary Boundaries breached and the imminent breach of a seventh. Find out more ➡️planetaryhealthcheck.org