Mark this Date: Earth Overshoot Day 2026 is on July 30

Mark this Date: Earth Overshoot Day 2026 is on July 30

On January 26 this year, we published a news item on Country Overshoot Day and we presented Grandparents for Climate buttons to give it attention. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds...
International Climate Credits – a Problematic Tool

International Climate Credits – a Problematic Tool

The EU Commission recently invited feedback from the public on the use of high-quality carbon credits to meet the EU’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 90% in 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The EGC contributed with the following opinion paper, written by...
Urgenda (NL) Director Marjan Minnesma (1966-2026) passed away

Urgenda (NL) Director Marjan Minnesma (1966-2026) passed away

By Philip Beekman We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Marjan Minnesma. Her tireless dedication to the climate cause was of immeasurable importance in advancing climate action in the Netherlands and far beyond. She played a pivotal role in the founding...