Comment: As host of the COP29 summit, Baku must stop fossil fuel expansion, cut its emissions further, and work to deliver an ambitious climate finance goal Joseph Zane Sikulu is…
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Verra axing of Shell’s rice-farming carbon credits in China fuels integrity fears
The carbon market standard found “serious” quality issues with the projects, prompting questions about their initial approval The axing of Shell’s carbon offsetting schemes linked to Chinese rice farming, announced…
After cutting fossil fuel finance we must unlock clean energy for all
Comment: While international public finance for coal, oil and gas has fallen by two-thirds, little of that money has gone to boost green energy in poorer countries Natalie Jones is…
EU sued over green labelling of aviation and shipping investments
Environmental campaigners take the EU to court over the inclusion of fossil fuel-powered planes and ships in green taxonomy Environmental campaigners have filed a lawsuit against the European Union over…
How can national governments address loss and damage?
Comment: As host of the board of the new UN L&D fund, the Philippines can set an example with its pioneering climate accountability bill John Leo Algo is the national…
London airport expansion shows danger of “false hope” Jet Zero strategy
The government decided expansion is compatible with its plan to cut aviation emissions, raising questions about its reliance on unproven techno-fixes over reducing flights This week, the UK’s new centre-left…
Climate disasters challenge right to safe and adequate housing
Climate-proofing homes is now an essential response to regular extreme weather events and can help prevent displacement Climate disasters displace millions of people each year. In 2023, the figure reached…
In a world first, Grenada activates debt pause after Hurricane Beryl
More creditors are agreeing to suspend debt payments in the wake of weather disasters, but experts say greater financial relief will be needed As Hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean…
The UN can set a new course on “critical” transition minerals
Comment: A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September Claudia Velarde is Co-director of the Ecosystems…
Swiss propose expanding climate finance donors, academics urge new thinking
Switzerland pitches criteria to include China and Gulf States in the donor base. But experts recommend incentives not coercion As diplomats get ready to restart talks next month over the…
