🎄 Looking for a meaningful last-minute Christmas gift? Donate to your favourite NGO! We’re honoured that Opportunity Green was recognised by @vox.com and @washingtonpost.com as one of eight “high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based” climate organisations. 🧵👇 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

✈️ Aviation’s climate impact could be higher than you think it is. Most conversations about flying focus on CO₂. That’s only half the story. 🧵👇 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

🌊 Cruise growth must not come at the cost of clean air and healthy communities. The UK Government’s cruise growth plan, launched in September, aims to boost coastal economies -touted as worth £5.8 billion a year and supporting 60,000 jobs.

⚖️ 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

❄️ 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! 🎄

📣 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 ⤵️

NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it. It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.

✈️ Can the EU legally regulate emissions from international flights under an expanded ETS? Our new briefing says yes. Our key findings: it’s lawful, double regulation isn’t prohibited and the ETS already has tools to manage it. Read more👇 www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...

✈️ 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.

💚 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

🎉 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...

✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.   Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home. https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap 🧵1/6

New report, published today, on how international cooperation can address the significant climate impacts caused by aircraft contrails. Report for AEF by @opportunitygreen.org focuses on how states can best work together to put contrail avoidance into practice 1/2 ☁️🛬☁️ www.aef.org.uk/2025/10/29/g...

🌎 A healthy planet is a human right. The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet. Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org @ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...

✈️ The aviation industry’s message: tax us if you must – just don’t spend it saving lives from climate change. Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms. Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...

✈️ New legal opinion: airport capacity can be reduced on climate grounds under EU law 🌍 Our latest analysis challenges long-held assumptions about the EU Slot Regulation – and what it means for aviation and climate policy. 🧵 Thread 👇 #LawSky #ClimateSky

🚢 Last week’s decision at the @imohq.bsky.social was a huge setback for tackling shipping’s climate impact. What should have been a historic step toward net zero has instead been delayed. 🧵

🏭 As data centres boom, the US turns back to coal while the Global South leaps to solar. Read our Senior Director of Economics, @meadwaj.bsky.social, on this strange reversal in the global energy landscape – and why yesterday's "disadvantages" are becoming tomorrow's competitive edge. 👇 #GreenSky

🚢 New Arctic shipping route promises 50% cuts. But does it deliver? The Istanbul Bridge just completed the first China-Europe Arctic Express voyage in 21 days vs. usual 30-50. Yet, this route's climate benefits might be too good to be true. Read our Scientific Officer, James Kershaw's explanation👇

🚢 The next two weeks will shape international shipping's transition to net zero. Tomorrow the IMO gathers for MEPC/ES.2 to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework – shipping's first global pollution fee. This will be followed by ISWG-GHG 20 next week. Here's what's at stake... 🧵 #ClimateSky

💚 Feeling overwhelmed by climate news? Here's your dose of hope! September brought real progress – from historic clean energy achievements to landmark ocean protection, and more. 📖 Read our 5 positive climate stories:

📢 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. 🧵 1/5 #ClimateSky #GreenSky #LawSky

🚜 The agriculture & land use sectors account for up to 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions – so why are they lagging behind when it comes to global climate targets? Our latest blog explains why agribusinesses should get up to speed on climate action or face financial risks. ⤵️ bit.ly/46xATgB

🌾 The climate cost of agribusiness: why the sector faces growing legal risks. Agriculture is responsible for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions – yet policy action has been disappointingly slow. Now, climate litigation is stepping in to fill the gap. 🧵 1/4 #ClimateSky #LawSky

Our latest article in @climatechangenews.com looks at: ➡️ Why ICAO’s flagship ‘emissions reduction’ scheme CORSIA is ineffectual ➡️ How fair distribution from an aviation carbon price could work in a way that doesn't harm tourism www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/29/w...

✈️❗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. 🧵 1/4 #ClimateSky

🌍🚢 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

📈 Data centres are booming – but are policies keeping up? Their rapid growth strains infrastructure and threatens climate commitments. They are currently consuming about as much energy as France or Germany – and could match India by 2030.  🧵 1/3 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

🌴 In need of positive climate news? OG’s got you covered! We bring you 7 positive climate stories from this summer to brighten your day! From advertising watchdogs cracking down on cruise industry greenwashing to renewable energy breaking records across Europe, read our full blog here. 👇

🇺🇸 An unexpected climate silver lining from Trump's tariff regime? Our Senior Director for Economics, @meadwaj.bsky.social, argues in the @financialtimes.com that Trump's "America First" tariffs are inadvertently creating opportunities for emissions reductions. 👇 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

⚖️ 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. 🧵 1/7 #GreenSky #LawSky #Greenwashing

⚖️Are countries legally on the hook for including non-CO2 emissions from aviation in their climate plans? A legal analysis conducted at the request of T&E and @opportunitygreen.org says YES. But not one country has done this so far. 🧵⤵️ bit.ly/4oNflDB

📻 OG's James Meadway talks to Radio 5 Live about the growth of UK data centres: “Industry is rushing to grow the size of data centres and the government hasn't got to the place needed to think about the requirements for this dramatic expansion.” 🎧 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

⏰ 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

🚢 New briefing: Opportunities for action in the IMO Net-Zero Framework The @imohq.bsky.social NZF agreed in April lacks the ambition needed for a just and equitable transition to net zero shipping. But here we outline critical areas within the Framework where ambition can be increased.👇 🧵1/5

🚢 New briefing: Opportunities for action in the IMO Net-Zero Framework The @imohq.bsky.social NZF agreed in April lacks the ambition needed for a just and equitable transition to net zero shipping. But here we outline critical areas within the Framework where ambition can be increased.👇 🧵1/5

🌍 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  🧵1/6

🚨 New Legal Briefing Alert: Paradigm Shift in Environmental Law A wave of landmark court rulings is reshaping how Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) must be conducted across the EU. The implications are huge for airport and port expansion projects. Find out more ⬇️

📆 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.

💰✈️ 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. 🧵 1/8 #ClimateSky #GreenSky #LawSky

📢 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. 🧵 1/8

🚨 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

🌍 NEW REPORT: How can we reduce shipping emissions by reducing shipping demand? We explore a powerful but under-discussed solution. 🧵 A quick thread ↓ (1/5)

🌱 ✨ OG has brand-new posters on its walls! Brilliantly designed by our Multimedia Producer, Leona Kadijevic, the posters use our logo, shapes and tone of voice guidelines, bringing our brand to life in our office. Check them out below 👇

🚢 The shipping industry’s fuel dilemma: are we about to swap one pollution problem for another? To cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the shipping sector is eyeing ammonia as an alternative fuel. It doesn’t require burning CO2 – but there’s more to the story. 🧵1/6 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

🌱 5 climate breakthroughs you might have missed this month 🌱 From a new coalition to tax premium air travel to a sharp decline in deforestation in Colombia, read our new blog to learn more 👇 You might even find a bonus story from our own office. 🤭 #ClimateSky #GreenSky #PositiveNews

Decisions at #FFD4 will shape how high-wealth, high-emitting sectors contribute to a just transition. Shipping’s $10–15bn annual IMO funds must aid frontline countries – not reward record profits. Read our Senior Director, Climate Diplomacy, Emma Fenton's op-ed in @sustainableviews.bsky.social👇

1.1 billion tonnes of CO2 from international aviation escaped any carbon price between 2012 and 2023, according to @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social and @opportunitygreen.org, resulting in $30 billion in lost climate revenues. 1/3 carbonherald.com/nonprofits-u...

🚨 Breaking news! 8 countries are forming an aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers, including 1st and business-class tickets & private jets. "This coalition sends a clear signal that business-as-usual in aviation is no longer acceptable," says our CEO Aoife O'Leary. 👉

🚢 New report! A Just and Equitable Transition for Shipping 🚢    A new global emissions fee has been agreed for shipping – set to raise ~$10B/year to go into the IMO Net-Zero Fund.    But how the money is spent will decide whether this is a win for climate justice – or a giveaway to big polluters. 🧵