When is the deadline for countries to submit 2035 climate plans?

China, the EU and India are among big polluters set to miss this month’s deadline for new targets as concerns grow of a “softening” in climate ambition The head of…

Global conflicts put pressure on climate adaptation

Climate funds are learning how to keep projects running when conflict breaks out by being flexible and working closely with communities In recent years, fresh conflicts have erupted across the…

Climate projects face existential threat after Trump halts aid

The Trump administration’s attack on USAID puts at risk close to $500 million a year in grant-based climate funding for developing countries A new programme to boost the climate resilience…

Elevating women can bridge India’s green skills shortage

Comment: The government and business can do much more to improve training in sectors such as renewables to include more women and help meet climate goals Vaishali Nigam Sinha is…

African governments opt for gas-run cars over EVs to drive down transport emissions Africans choose gas-run cars over electric vehicles

Countries like Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania are promoting CNG as a cheaper, cleaner fuel than petrol – but using gas could hold back a green transition When Jimoh Abeeb first…

Arctic geoengineering experiment shut due to environmental impact

US-based nonprofit Arctic Ice Project has cancelled tests in Alaska because of potential disruption to the food chain A US research non-profit called the Arctic Ice Project (AIP) is closing…

Shell dodges paying compensation for sham carbon credits in China

The energy giant exited the failed projects after Verra asked for redress, but a legal expert says Shell should be held responsible Shell has avoided paying compensation for nearly 2…

EU backs North Africa hydrogen pipeline but experts urge caution

The EU, Algeria and Tunisia plan to build a subsea pipeline to start exporting green hydrogen to the bloc by 2030, but experts say the numbers don’t add up Algeria,…

New Zealand plans to barely cut emissions between 2030 and 2035

The government aims to reduce emissions by 51-55% between 2005 and 2035, promising additional cuts of just 1% from its previous 2030 goal The government of New Zealand has been…

African leaders seek investments to achieve energy goals

The poor state of many networks across Africa is slowing growth in renewable electricity provision, while off-grid solar may be faster and cheaper for rural areas African leaders at a…