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…
Tag: climate
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…
Is Brazil’s Lula a climate leader?
Comment: The Brazilian president has run up against similar challenges to his US counterpart Joe Biden – and it’s bad news for the planet Marcio Astrini is the executive secretary…
Slow progress in Baku risks derailing talks on new climate finance goal at COP29
Azerbaijan’s COP29 president calls for determination and leadership from all countries to bridge the gaps on finance At the latest climate talks in Baku, which ended on Thursday, countries made…
Human rights must be “at the core” of mining for transition minerals, UN panel says
The UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals launches principles to guide responsible, fair extraction of minerals for green value chains A panel of experts convened by the UN Secretary-General…
Stronger climate targets are most likely to convince Beijing
Comment: An ambitious NDC would boost China’s economy, win it recognition as a responsible global power – and keep its people safer from climate disasters Yao Zhe is global policy…
