Climate Change

The climate case of the century: what the ICJ decision means for food and agriculture

On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its unanimous advisory opinion which asserts that all governments have a responsibility to tackle the “urgent and existential threat” of climate change, and governments that fail to do so may be obliged to pay reparations for their climate impact. The ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate could have far-reaching implications for the global food system.

IATP comments to UNFCCC SB A6.4 MEP regarding non-permanence of carbon credits

The following comments were submitted by IATP advisor Steve Suppan to the UNFCCC Methodological Expert Panel of the A6.4 Supervisory Body on August 2, 2025 in response to a call for input for the non-perman

The trade-off of a shrinking cattle herd: higher prices, lower emissions

The U.S. cattle herd is the smallest it's been in 70 years. In June, the price of ground beef rose over $6, the highest since the government started tracking in 1980.

IATP Comments on Minnesota Climate Action Framework

The following comments were submitted on July 21, 2025, to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board in response to a call for feedback on the Minnesota Climate Action Framework.

Energy transition or false solution? How the EU’s plan to boost biomethane feeds the factory farm system

As the European Union (EU) looks for ways to cut its agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and manage its energy transition, biogas and with it biomethane has gained renewed traction. 

Stronger Standards Needed for Corporate Climate Reporting

IATP responds to the Science Based Targets Initiative on how corporate climate targets and risks should be reported  What is a corporation to do about reducing climate change impacts on its facilities, supply chains and financial viability? 

Introducing the Meat and Dairy Emissions Dashboard

Until recently, meat and dairy companies had mostly evaded responsibility to report or reduce their emissions. But that’s starting to change. As mandatory climate-related disclosure becomes a reality for major meat and dairy companies, we want to track meat and dairy companies’ disclosure and what it means for progress toward global climate goals. That’s why we created the Dashboard.