Most governments want reports ready before the next global stocktake, but a dozen developing nations are opposed over inclusivity concerns Governments have again failed to agree on a schedule for…
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Can airlines meet 2030 emissions targets without offsets?
Air New Zealand has dropped its 2030 emissions reductions targets, validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative On Tuesday, New Zealand’s biggest airline announced that it was dropping its target, set…
Indian official calls EU carbon border tax unfair and unacceptable
Ajay Seth said the EU’s proposals on their carbon border adjustment mechanism were “not practical” for a developing country like India India has declined to accept a European Union proposal…
The IPCC must produce its flagship report in time for the next UN global stocktake
Comment: An IPCC author from the Global South on why aligning the two timelines is crucial for the integrity of international climate cooperation Dr Youba Sokona is an energy and…
Pollution clampdown on Delhi kilns threatens brick workers’ future
Emissions controls are causing brick kilns to close, raising fears that migrant labourers – who lack social safety nets – will struggle to earn a living On the outskirts of…
It’s time for Azerbaijan to shift gears on diplomacy ahead of COP29
Comment: Amid record-breaking climate impacts, the COP29 host nation needs to ramp up action for an ambitious outcome in Baku Manuel Pulgar–Vidal is WWF’s Global Lead for Climate and Energy…
UN chief appeals for global action to tackle deadly extreme heat
António Guterres calls extreme heat “the new abnormal” as he urges countries to step up protection of vulnerable populations People everywhere are struggling with the fatal impacts of worsening extreme…
UAE’s ALTÉRRA invests in fund backing gas despite climate pledge
A BlackRock fund backed by the “landmark” climate vehicle invested in a US gas pipeline four months after its launch at COP28 As world leaders gathered in Dubai at the…
A global wealth tax is needed to fund a just low-carbon transition
Comment: Brazil and France have proposed a tax on the super-rich to fight against poverty and climate change – G20 finance ministers should get behind it this week Ilan Zugman …
Scottish oil-town plan for green jobs sparks climate campers’ anger
The oil and gas industry aims to bring clean jobs to Aberdeen, but it involves paving over part of a much-loved park, igniting a debate on just transition In the…
