Co-chairs asked to streamline all-options text on finance goal and Brazil bets on forests and biofuels to reach 2035 emissions goal This article will be updated throughout the day and…
Category: Climate
With climate finance, Africa can lead the green industrial revolution
Comment: African could see the creation of millions of green jobs, along expanded and resilient global value chains – but for this to happen, it needs more international support Ambassador…
With increased climate finance, Africa can lead the green industrial revolution
Comment: African could see the creation of millions of green jobs, along expanded and resilient global value chains – but for this to happen, it needs more international support Ambassador…
Cross-border climate risks can’t be solved in isolation
Focusing solely on how to adapt to issues or deal with disasters inside country borders can cause problems elsewhere, triggering calls for a broader view perspective The recent rains that…
Frontline countries must not be stuck with the climate bill at COP29
Comment: Someone will have to pay for the rising costs of the climate crisis – will it be those causing the damage, or those that suffer it? Teresa Anderson is…
Frontline countries must not be stuck with the climate bill at COP29
Comment: Someone will have to pay for the rising costs of the climate crisis – will it be those causing the damage, or those that suffer it? Teresa Anderson is…
Rich countries boost adaptation funding but debt concerns linger
While adaptation funding jumped by about a quarter in 2022, a large share came as loans rather than grants, adding to developing-nations’ debt burdens Rich countries have said they are…
UAE kicks off new global round of UN climate plans
COP28 host nation claims the plan is compatible with a 1.5C warming limit, but campaigners disagree, saying it does not commit to cutting oil and gas production The United Arab…
Biodiversity market takes off at COP16, in shadow of carbon credit chaos
Several new guidelines for biodiversity credits were launched at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, where activists warned on risks to nature conservation efforts The emerging market in nature protection was all…
COP29 must deliver on the world’s energy transition promises
COP28 agreed a transition away from fossil fuels – and COP29 must follow up on this, as well as agreeing an ambitious goal for climate finance for developing countries Dr.…
