The Climate Insider Policy Ticker series provides weekly insight on climate policy, environmental regulations, and government actions. Recent updates include the release of Amazon’s 2023 Sustainability Report and NATO’s release of the Secretary General’s annual Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment. Moreover, India and Bhutan have developed an agreement to work on capacity building in environment and climate action.
Amazon Releases 2023 Amazon Sustainability Report
Highlights:
- The report encompasses various business units, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Devices, Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Twitch, MGM Studios, and Ring.
- Amazon successfully matched 100% of the electricity consumed by global operations with renewable energy, underscoring their commitment to sustainable energy use.
- Amazon achieved capacity procurement equal to the energy used by all active Echo, Fire TV, and Ring devices worldwide, ensuring sustainable power for these devices.
- Amazon deployed over 19,000 electric delivery vans worldwide, significantly reducing emissions from delivery operations.
- They achieved 90% recyclability for Amazon device packaging for new product launches, aligning with their commitment to sustainable packaging solutions. Read More
NATO releases the Secretary General’s annual Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment
Highlights:
- The Secretary General’s annual Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment was released on 9 July 2024.
- Accelerating climate change is noted to have a profound impact on Allied security, emphasising the need for NATO to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- The assessment is part of an ambitious Action Plan on Climate Change and Security adopted at the Brussels Summit in 2021.
- The impact of climate change is analysed across NATO’s operating domains: sea, land, air, space, and cyber.
- Specific impacts on naval forces and capabilities are highlighted, showing increased vulnerabilities and operational challenges. Read More
India and Bhutan agree to work together for capacity building in environment and climate action
Highlights:
- India and Bhutan agreed to collaborate on air quality, forest and wildlife management, and capacity building in the field of environment and climate change.
- The Bhutanese delegation was led by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Gem Tshering, while the Indian side was represented by Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh.
- The ministers discussed key issues including air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife, and renewable energy.
- Minister Singh thanked the Bhutanese minister for joining the International Big Cat Alliance, an initiative by India to protect and conserve the seven big cat species worldwide.
Tshering highlighted that Bhutan is already a carbon-negative country and generates the majority of its energy from hydropower, showcasing Bhutan’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. Read More
