On 4 June 2026, the Destination 2050 alliance, representing Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE, ASD, CANSO Europe, and ERA, sent a joint open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EVP Stéphane Séjourné, and Commissioners Hoekstra and Šefčovič. The letter addresses the upcoming revision of the EU
Continue readingAuthor: admin
Research Centres on Aviation and Climate
Air Transportation Systems Lab. University Central London (UCL). London. UK Their research explores how society can continue to enjoy the advantages of our expanding air transportation system, while controlling the undesired environmental effects
Continue readingKeeping 1.5°C Within Reach: Why the EU’s New COP30 Deal Matters for Net‑Zero Aviation and AZERO2050
At COP30, the European Union and its partners achieved a new global deal designed to keep the 1.5°C goal alive and guide the next critical decade of climate action. The agreement recognises the need to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, scale up renewables and energy efficiency, and align
Continue readingEmissions Gap Report 2025 by UNEP
According to the latest United Nations Emissions Gap Report, global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high last year, increasing by 2.3% compared to 2023. The EU was the only major emitter to record a yearly decrease in emissions, cutting them by 2.5%. This shows that sustained reductions are possible,
Continue readingReport: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – 2024 Data by EASA
EASA has released the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, establishing a 2024 baseline for how Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being supplied, purchased, and used across the EU. Below is a short list of highlighting with the core insights for policymakers, operators, and researchers. Overview The report finds that SAF
Continue readingObligations of States in respect of Climate Change by ICJ
Historic ICJ Opinion: The Global Legal Duties of States on Climate Change – A Summary On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion clarifying how international law mandates States to combat climate change. This decision, unanimously adopted—remarkable for the Court—answers questions raised by
Continue readingReport: EU Clean Sky Technology Achievements 2014-2024
This report summarizes the Clean Sky 2 program, a European initiative spanning from 2014 to 2024 that focused on developing sustainable aviation technologies. It details the program’s structure, including its key demonstrators and technology readiness levels, aimed at reducing CO2, NOx, and noise emissions while enhancing the competitiveness of the European aviation industry. The document highlights significant achievements in areas
Continue readingIATA Beginners Guide to Airline Sustainability Reporting
The IATA guide serves as a practical entry point for airlines beginning their sustainability reporting journey, outlining the importance of transparent disclosures in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. It underscores the key role aviation plays in connecting the world and supporting global sustainable development while acknowledging the unique challenges
Continue readingThe Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s leading organization for sustainability reporting standards, providing a globally recognized framework for organizations to assess and communicate their environmental, social, and economic impacts. For nearly three decades, GRI has established a common language and set of standards, tools, and training that enable
Continue readingFinancing SAF: Case Studies and Implications for Investment
The global aviation industry faces a significant challenge in scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to meet projected 2030 demand of 17.1 million tonnes annually, which would require an additional 5.8 million tonnes of capacity to secure final investment decisions (FID) by 20261. Current SAF adoption remains limited, with only
Continue reading