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New loss and damage fund boss urged to keep costs down

Spending on consultants, business-class plane tickets and a deputy executive director was questioned at the fund’s latest board meeting

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EU should push for global deal to curb solar geoengineering, advisors say

Europe’s first scientific advice on the technology urges Brussels to prevent its deployment, leaving room for limited outdoor research

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Nickel mining for electric vehicles is destroying lives in Indonesia

Indonesia’s abundant nickel reserves are crucial for a low carbon world. But extracting them is ruining local peoples’ lives and causing rampant deforestation

COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

World Bank raises $100 billion for poor nations in boost for climate finance

Countries increased their contributions to the International Development Association in its largest replenishment yet, but experts warn rising inflation means a real-term cut

Why rich countries are “reluctant” on additional JETP coal-to-clean deals

UK and German officials have said there will likely be no more Just Energy Transition Partnerships, as the focus shifts to “country platforms” instead

Biden uses only Africa visit to promote “game changer” railway for copper and cobalt

The US is placing its critical minerals hopes in the Lobito Corridor project, which it says will also bring growth and jobs to Africa

Public hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, December 2024

Big emitters accused of hiding behind climate treaties in international hearing 

The US, Saudi Arabia and others have pushed back against a global bid to clarify states’ legal obligations to tackle climate change

a mock sword with "Energy Charter Treaty" written on it hangs over the heads of protestors wearing masks of European leaders

Green reforms to energy investment treaty pass key hurdle

The reforms will allow governments to end protection for investments in fossil fuels within their borders while keeping them for renewables

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Why a global pact on plastic pollution needs production curbs?

Production curbs needed for strong global pact on plastic pollution, campaigners say

Can climate funders overcome fear to tread in conflict zones? 

Aid agencies grapple with climate adaptation in fragile states  

Cross-border climate risks can't be solved in isolation  

Cross-border climate risks can’t be solved in isolation  

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COP29: We need to adapt to climate chaos now

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Call for climate reparations at the ICJ even more urgent after COP29 falls short

Call for climate reparations at the ICJ even more urgent after COP29 falls short   

People whose rights are harmed by climate impacts deserve remedy and reparation – and legal clarity from the International Court of Justice would be a first step

Why a global pact on plastic pollution needs production curbs?

Production curbs needed for strong global pact on plastic pollution, campaigners say

Rather than just reusing and recycling ever-growing mountains of plastic waste, it’s essential to tackle the problem at the source

COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

The new finance goal needs clear and enforceable adaptation targets to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change

Biden could score a $41 billion Trump-proof win for climate action

How Biden can score a $41-billion Trump-proof win for climate action

The US government must support a landmark OECD agreement to end international oil and gas export finance

Can climate funders overcome fear to tread in conflict zones? 

At COP29, fragile climate-vulnerable countries launched a network aimed at securing the climate finance they say has been slow to come as their needs surge

As climate-vulnerable countries, we know what kind of finance we need

COP29 negotiators must agree a new climate finance goal that genuinely works for debt-strapped developing nations

New UN carbon market standards are a step change in protecting people and planet

Rules finalised at COP29 will make sure carbon credits enable more ambitious climate goals while delivering benefits to local communities

Gender equality cannot be last on the agenda at COP29

Gender equality cannot be last on the agenda at COP29 climate talks

Climate action initiatives will only achieve their potential if women get more decision-making power and access to finance

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