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/

EU ETS proposal: a partial solution to a major climate challenge Despite recognising that aviation could account for 90% of EU transport emissions by 2050, the European Commission has proposed only a partial solution. The proposal: ✅ Expands the EU ETS to more international flights – a welcome step forward. ❌ Still excludes some of the world’s largest aviation markets, such as the US and China, while covering lower-traffic routes like North Africa. By prioritising geopolitical considerations over climate impact and economic fairness, the Commission is falling short of the ambition needed. 📢 The Parliament and Council must strengthen the proposal and extend the ETS to all departing flights.
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"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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."
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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.
📌 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. 
📌 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. 
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Hiring! Legal Manager Salary: £50,000, 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, 9 June 2025.
"Whilst Saúl Luciano Lliuya’s David v Goliath battle wasn’t successful, the legal principle is clear: major emitters can be held liable for climate change consequences. The court has opened the door, and the fight for corporate accountability has taken a major leap forward." – David Kay, Legal Director, Opportunity Green
Legal Manager Salary: £50,000, 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, 9 June 2025.
Diagram illustrating the two-tiered Greenhouse Fuel Standard (GFS) compliance system. Ships are categorized based on GHG fuel intensity. Tier 2 ships exceed the base target and must buy remedial units (USD 380), request or use surplus units. Tier 1 ships fall between base and direct compliance targets and buy cheaper remedial units (USD 100). Ships in direct compliance fall below both targets and earn surplus units.
Infographic explaining the applicability of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. It applies to ships of 5000 gross tonnage and above. It does not apply to domestic shipping, military and state operations, or platforms and ships not propelled by mechanical means. The application requires further review for ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, and semi-submersible vessels.
A timeline showing key milestones for the IMO Net-Zero Framework from July 2023 to 2028. It begins with strategy adoption in July 2023, followed by framework approval in April 2025 and adoption in October 2025. A 10-month acceptance period follows, leading to entry into force in Spring 2027. Full implementation, including data collection and reporting, starts in 2028.
CCC 2025 adaptation report "Adapting our country to a world hit by climate change now demands a step change from government. Proposed cuts must be halted and the Spending Review should prioritise funding for adaptation measures across the country. " James Meadway Senior Director, Economics, Opportunity Green
The planetary boundaries framework identifies nine key processes which control the stability of our planet, one of which is biogeochemical flows of nitrogen and phosphorous. The use of nitrogen-based fertiliser and burning fossil fuels has dangerously disrupted the nitrogen cycle beyond the “safe operating space”, increasing the risk of rapid and irreversible Earth system change. Credit: Azote for Stockholm Resilience Centre, based on analysis in Richardson et al. (2023). Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0.
The planetary boundaries framework identifies nine key processes which control the stability of our planet, one of which is biogeochemical flows of nitrogen and phosphorous. The use of nitrogen-based fertiliser and burning fossil fuels has dangerously disrupted the nitrogen cycle beyond the “safe operating space”, increasing the risk of rapid and irreversible Earth system change. Credit: Azote for Stockholm Resilience Centre, based on analysis in Richardson et al. (2023). Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0.
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