Oil and gas drilling could damage relations with Pacific neighbours and risk lawsuits, New Zealand civil servants warned Civil servants from New Zealand’s foreign and trade ministry have advised politicians…
Tag: climate
Greenpeace Africa in disarray as restructuring meets resistance
The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy Since its head office opened in Johannesburg 16 years ago, the…
Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan
The investment plan will mirror the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion for nature conservation and restoration Colombia has launched a new $40-million investment…
COP30 Amazon host strikes “largest carbon credit sale in history”
A coalition of governments and multinational corporations promises to pay Pará state $180m to save its rainforest A coalition of developed countries and corporations has agreed to a massive purchase…
Strong laws should follow the new global climate commitments
Comment: International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee their full delivery and protect the rights of future generations Pierre Cannet is global head of public…
UN climate chief warns of “two-speed” global energy transition
Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables Some economies are starting…
Senegalese banker picked to lead loss and damage fund
Diong has experience in development banking, government and insurance against climate disasters in Africa Governments have chosen veteran Senegalese banker Ibrahima Cheikh Diong to lead the new United Nations’ fund for responding…
COP29 aims to boost battery storage and grids for renewables
Governments will be asked to sign up to a goal to boost energy storage six-fold and renew or add 80 million km of electric grids, among other initiatives Azerbaijan, which…
What makes songbirds different in their breeding cycles? – Functional Ecologists
In our latest post, authors Tom Martin and Penn Lloyd explore what makes songbirds different in their breeding cycles. Tom, a retired scientist of the University of Montana, and Penn,…
UK calls for “ambition” on COP29 climate finance goal but won’t talk numbers
The UK’s new foreign minister, David Lammy, says Global North rhetoric on climate action must be matched by funding but stays silent on the size of a new global finance…
