A joint statement forming the basis of Africa’s negotiating position for Cop28 is silent on the role of oil and gas African leaders have stopped short of calling for a…
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UN plastics treaty poses a threat to Big Oil’s Plan B
Countries are considering a global target to curb plastic production, not just focus on recycling as the industry wants Governments will soon debate whether to set a global target to…
UAE pitches itself as Africa’s carbon credits leader
An Emirati coalition has announced a $450 million commitment to buy carbon credits generated in Africa but critics called offsets a “risky diversion” The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself…
What are green debt swaps?
Debt-for-nature and debt-for-climate swaps are becoming more common, with Ecuador’s recent $1.6bn deal the biggest yet. How do they work? Government debts are rocketing to untenable levels while the need…
US denies rigging loss and damage fund’s board
The US wants extra seats for major donors to the fund on top of developed country representation, sparking accusations of “double counting” The USA has hit back at claims that…
EU nominates Wopke Hoekstra as top climate diplomat
The Dutch foreign minister once worked for oil company Shell and will face tough questions over his climate record in the European Parliament The European Commission has nominated Dutch foreign…
Developing countries call for $100 billion loss and damage target
The 2030 target is one of several contentious proposals at negotiations in the Dominican Republic this week over a new loss and damage fund Developing countries want “at least” $100…
Kenyan president William Ruto in controversy for logging plans
Known internationally as one of Africa’s climate champions, President Ruto faces a legal challenge over plans to restart commercial forestry While he prepares to host dozens of world leaders at…
New nature fund needs $40m by December to get going
The new fund aims to be the primary tool to implement the Kunming-Montreal deal and deliver $200 billion a year to nature protection initiatives A new global fund supporting the…
Cookstove offsets produce millions of junk carbon credits
Projects in India linked to Enking, the self-proclaimed world’s largest carbon credits producer, have vastly overestimated climate benefits Abdul Nalband, head of Machutar village in western India, received shiny new…
