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Opportunity Green
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Opportunity Green is tackling climate change with law, policy and economics to achieve equity, justice, and accountability.

https://www.opportunitygreen.org/
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⚖️ BREAKING: We're launching Europe's first climate-related complaint in the steel sector.

We've filed a complaint calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact.

Here's why this matters 🧵

#ClimateSky #LawSky
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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❄️ This week, the OG team had our winter day out at Kew’s festive light trail! 

After a delicious lunch at The Botanist, we walked it off around a trail of giant illuminated lilies, a magical carpet of mushrooms and Kew’s famous tunnel of light. 

We’re now feeling well and truly festive! 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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📣 This month's edition of Positive Climate Stories is out - and it's a COP30 special!

Despite geopolitical tension, #COP30 proved that multilateralism remains alive - with smaller groups of determined countries driving ambition. 💪

Here are our top stories from this year's climate summit ⤵️
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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✈️ Yesterday, our CEO Aoife O’Leary spoke at Aviation Carbon on the lack of climate ambition at the ICAO Assembly – and why the growing Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition offers real hope.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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💚 Tired of negative climate headlines? We've got three positive climate stories for you!

From wind power’s billion-pound savings to the creation of the world’s largest marine park, and more.

📖 Read our full blog: https://tinyurl.com/yf939af8
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🎉 Thrilled to be named one of @givinggreen.earth’s 2025-26 Top Climate Nonprofits – for the third year in a row!

Their annual list spotlights orgs with the greatest potential to cut emissions & drive systemic change, backed by rigorous research.

Read: www.givinggreen.earth/research/opp...
"We think Opportunity Green is a strategic organization with broad expertise across multiple pathways of influence to reduce emissions from aviation and shipping. We have seen signs of its influence across the private sector, the EU, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We are especially excited about Opportunity Green’s efforts to elevate climate-vulnerable countries in international policy discussions, as we think such efforts could improve the inclusivity and the ambition levels of these processes." – Giving Green
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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From ensuring equitable revenue distribution to incentivising true long-term net-zero solutions, read our full press release to learn how States can push for ambition: www.opportunitygreen.org/press-releas...

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"How the IMO Net-Zero Fund is governed and how its revenues are distributed will be key to re-centring equity in the Framework and ensuring international shipping’s transition is just, equitable and effective. We need to see discussions on these aspects as a matter of urgency, rather than left until the last minute as has been suggested." – Blánaid Sheeran, Policy Officer, Climate Diplomacy, Opportunity Green
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The Framework's adoption is essential as a baseline, but critical decisions are yet to be made before it enters into force in 2027.

These meetings provide a real opportunity to strengthen ambition and better centralise equity in the Framework.

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"The successful adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework is essential as a baseline for the international shipping industry to achieve the emissions reductions that are so desperately needed. But that is only the start – not the end – of states’ abilities to push for the ambition demanded by climate vulnerable countries." – Emma Fenton, Senior Director, Climate Diplomacy, Opportunity Green
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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📢 NEW BRIEFING 📢 Europe's ports are pollution hotspots – and it's a human rights issue.

Our new briefing reveals why port pollution could land governments and companies in legal trouble.

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#ClimateSky #GreenSky #LawSky
October 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Climate vulnerable countries bear aviation’s worst impacts, yet often have the least say in ICAO’s decision-making. The Assembly must work harder to increase their representation and influence in shaping global aviation policy.

Read our latest research: https://tinyurl.com/5y4vz2ar 

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"Now is the time to confront aviation’s free pass and show how a well-designed emissions price could not only cut emissions but also support the very countries most at risk from climate change. While industry argues this would harm tourism in vulnerable countries, our research shows the impacts are minimal and can be mitigated." James Kershaw Scientific Officer, Opportunity Green
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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ICAO must strengthen its climate action: current measures like CORSIA rely on offsets, lack enforcement, and ignore non-CO₂, which makes up 2/3 of aviation’s climate impacts. The sector needs policies that drive real emissions reductions, rather than false solutions that delay change.

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"At this Assembly, governments must make four key asks: a step change in ambition and pace of decarbonisation; a stronger voice for climate vulnerable countries in shaping aviation policy; recognition of the growing body of international legal obligations on climate action; and clear progress on pricing emissions from aviation to support resilience and transition in developing countries most affected by climate change." Emma Fenton Senior Director, Climate Diplomacy, Opportunity Green
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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✈️❗The #ICAO Assembly – which only takes place once every three years – starts this week.

Aoife O’Leary, our CEO, will be there this week to observe whether ICAO (the International Civil Aviation Organization) finally takes responsibility for aviation’s climate impact.

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"It’s crucial that ICAO agrees a pathway for the aviation sector to contribute revenues to climate action and resilience in the countries most affected by its pollution. We cannot afford another cycle of delay – ICAO must finally take responsibility and set aviation on a credible path to decarbonisation." Aoife O’Leary CEO, Opportunity Green
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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🌍🚢 Over 180 companies back the #IMO #NetZero Framework.

Adoption this October is critical for global trade, clean fuel innovation and millions of future jobs.

Let’s stay the course. #GettingToZero

Read more: apnews.com/article/ship...

#GreenSky #ClimateSky
"With the private sector and key governments – from Panama to the EU – now aligned, we look to October's negotiations to deliver the same global solidarity that carried proceedings in April to get the IMO's Net Zero Framework adopted."
September 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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⚖️ BREAKING: ASA says “eco-friendly’ claims about LNG on MSC Cruises are likely to mislead

Today, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that MSC ticket agents calling fossil LNG "eco-friendly" misleads consumers about its devastating climate impact.

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#GreenSky #LawSky #Greenwashing
September 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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⏰ The IMO Net-Zero Framework enters into force in 2027, but key decisions between now & 2032 will shape its impact.

Stronger action can cut emissions & fund a just transition. We've mapped the critical windows for ambitious action👇

Full briefing: www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...

#GreenSky
To read the full table in text version, click the link in the post.
August 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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1️⃣ 𝐆𝐇𝐆 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬: more ambitious targets will increase the range of emissions priced, accrue more revenues and better incentivise the transition.

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Title: The IMO Net-Zero Framework – Key opportunities for high ambition action Opportunity Green logo in top right corner. Graphic of a timeline for the development of the International Maritime Organization Net-Zero Framework, and moments where ambition can be raised.
July 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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This is a historic win for climate vulnerable nations – especially Pacific Island states – and youth activists who led the charge for legal clarity + accountability.

It’s a major step forward for all frontline communities defending their future.

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July 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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🌍 A defining moment for international climate law + global justice

Today, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion:
➡️ States must act decisively to prevent climate change + limit warming to 1.5°C – or face future legal action.

#ClimateJustice #ICJ 

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July 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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📆 July 23, 2025: This Wednesday marks a defining day for international law! 

The International Court of Justice will deliver its first-ever climate advisory opinion — a ruling that could strengthen global legal protections for people and the planet.
July 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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💰✈️ Are biofuels really a green investment?

Our new report uncovers the legal risks for financiers promoting biofuels as “sustainable aviation fuel” (SAF) under the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority anti-greenwashing rules and ESG requirements.

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#ClimateSky #GreenSky #LawSky
July 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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📢 NEW REPORT 📢

Are “sustainable aviation fuels” (SAF) really sustainable – and is it legal to claim they are?

Our new report reveals why the aviation industry's go-to climate solution could land companies in court.

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July 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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📌 Policy Officer:

💰 Salary: £40,000, plus 10% employer-contributed pension.

📍 Location: London or remote (UK).

📅 Deadline: 9:00am BST, 4 August 2025. 

👉 Find out more and apply here: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-po...

#ClimateSky #GreenSky
📌 The details:
 💰 Salary: £40,000, plus 10% employer-contributed pension, four day full-time work week. 📍 Location: London-based or remote in the UK with two consecutive days per month in London.
 📅 Deadline: 9:00am BST, 4 August 2025. 
July 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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🚨 We're #hiring not one, but two officers! 🚨

📌 Project Officer:

💰 Salary: £40,000, plus 10% employer-contributed pension.

📍 Location: London or remote (UK).
📅 Deadline: 9:00am BST, 28 July 2025. 

👉 Find out more and apply here: www.opportunitygreen.org/vacancies-pr...

#ClimateSky #GreenSky
📌 The details:
 💰 Salary: £40,000, plus 10% employer-contributed pension, four day full-time work week. 📍 Location: London-based or remote in the UK with two consecutive days per month in London.
 📅 Deadline: 9:00am BST, 28 July 2025. 
July 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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📘 What’s inside?
• GHG reduction potential of shipping demand strategies
• The impact of trade policy shifts, including Trump-era tariffs
• Shipping data & circular economy options

Download here: http://bit.ly/44E0D8P 

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July 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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🌍 NEW REPORT: How can we reduce shipping emissions by reducing shipping demand?

We explore a powerful but under-discussed solution.

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July 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM