by Anne | Nov 19, 2020 | Webinar
The aviation industry is engaged in a concerted global greenwashing campaign to divert attention from the immense climate impact of air traffic. More worryingly still, UN body for civil aviation has developed a worldwide climate mitigation plan which does not cut...
by Magdalena Heuwieser | Sep 6, 2019 | Webinar
In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has come up with a new scheme to avoid having to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce aviation, which will come into effect in 2020: CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for...
by Mira Kapfinger | May 21, 2019 | Stay Grounded activities
Aéroports de Paris (ADP), owner of Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), plans to build a new terminal (T4) that would add 40 Millions passengers per year by 2037 to the present 70 millions per year. This would lead to an additional 440 additional flights per day (and...
by Mira Kapfinger | Oct 25, 2018 | Stay Grounded activities
Today, 132 civil society organisations from around the world sent an open letter to National Representations to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The letter comes just ahead of the 215th session of the ICAO Council to be held from 29th of October...
by Mira Kapfinger | Sep 26, 2018 | New reports
The aviation industry has announced its intention to become greener in the future. This report examines the different climate strategies. Do they deliver on their promises? Is carbon-neutral growth a realistic goal? The report “The Illusion of Green Flying” was...