Five sustainability themes for 2024 and beyond

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Are we at a crossroads for sustainability? We look at five themes for 2024 and beyond.

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Published on 18 January 2024

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Momentum on sustainability stalled in 2023. After years of progress, the UK government have chipped away at legislation for protecting the environment. They’ve delayed plans to prohibit the sale of new combustion engine-powered cars, and are granting more oil & gas exploration licences.

The December COP 28 climate conference offered a glimmer of hope. For the first time, the final agreement recognised the need to bring an end to the fossil fuel era. But, there are still many practical questions about how this can be done.

It feels as if we’re at a crossroads. The choices in the coming year will impact how effectively we’re able to address environmental challenges, tackle climate change, and build a more sustainable future. Here, we think about five themes that will impact sustainability for 2024 and beyond.

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