Trump will try to cut spending on green energy and boost production of fossil fuels while leaving the Paris agreement
The BASIC group led by China wants “unilateral restrictive trade measures” on the COP29 agenda
COP28 agreed a transition away from fossil fuels – and COP29 must follow up on this, as well as agreeing an ambitious goal for climate finance for developing countries
As the US Senate approved the US joining the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, it’s unclear if a president could easily pull the country out
UN biodiversity summit produces mixed results, with gains for Indigenous people and disagreement on how to raise and manage funding for nature protection
Transition experts say repurposing Poland’s Bełchatów mine and power plant for renewables not recreation could bring more jobs, revenue and electricity
Verra’s new CEO said that “faster does not equal to compromise on integrity” – but independent carbon market experts are sceptical
The aim is for minerals used in the clean energy transition to be mined and commercialised responsibly, respecting the environment and communities
An earlier draft decision at the UN nature summit included a call to transition away from fossil fuels – but it has been cut from the latest version
Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain
Azeri economist Farid Mehralizada has argued that his country’s reliance on fossil fuels is unsustainable and dangerous – he is now in prison ahead of the climate summit in Baku
Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, state-run firms were lobbying government to weaken pollution regulations and expand the sector
Baku wants all countries to lay down arms for the UN climate summit – but doubts grow as warring states sign up and conflicts intensify
Just over 100 world leaders have said they will speak at the upcoming UN climate summit, about a fifth down on last year’s figure
The biodiversity and climate crises are interlinked – and failing to coordinate our response leaves critical ecosystems like forests and peatlands at risk
Introducing strong policies to accelerate the rollout of renewables, coupled with a rapid, legally implemented phase-out of fossil fuels, may be our best hope for curbing global warming
Many developing countries are rich in renewable resources and growing them fast – with more investment, they can tip the balance towards green industrialisation
South Australia has one of the world’s cleanest electricity grids, which it wants to showcase at the COP31 conference in 2026
A report by top economists on finance for climate action was weakened after feedback from G20 nations, even as the UN says they must all slash emissions
Some biodiverse developing nations want to replace it with a new fund that would give them a bigger say in how it’s run and easier access to its resources
The African and Inter-American Development Banks want assets channelled through them so they can get more from the money
The loss and damage fund should use parametric triggers to pay out when climate disaster strikes small island developing states
With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital
Developers of carbon credit projects will have to carry out a risk assessment and minimise any social or environmental impacts
A new climate finance goal is the top priority for the Baku summit – and there are signs of convergence on critical issues
Negotiators cite “convergence” on the shape of the post-2025 finance goal but gaps remain on contributors and amounts
The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy
The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore nature
International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee delivery and protect the rights of future generations
One negotiator said it was “very unfortunate” that no developed-country officials travelled to Ghana for UN climate talks on “response measures”
The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years – but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals
The UNFCCC has changed quota allocations for observers in a bid to address imbalance in regional representation
The EU’s new deforestation law was seen as a breakthrough in the global battle against forest loss, but it’s provoking fractious debate among governments and producers
As host of the board of the new UN L&D fund, the Philippines can set an example with its pioneering climate accountability bill
Republican candidate Donald Trump has cited China’s coal plants as a reason for the US to stick with fossil fuels – but he fails to acknowledge China’s massive clean energy industry
Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns
The study found that, for Europe and China, importing US-produced LNG is worse for the climate than using local coal
Investing even more in oil and gas would be a huge financial risk so Claudia Sheinbaum should order Pemex to diversify
Advice to politicians says revoking a ban on oil and gas drilling could damage relations with Pacific neighbours and risk lawsuits
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
As leaders at the UN debate how to meet renewable energy goals, they must also ensure supply chains are sustainable
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
Ahead of the UN biodiversity summit, countries are urged to come up with strong new plans and funding to meet global nature goals
The EU needs to stand firm against the countries and companies hellbent on weakening its pioneering regulation to stop commodities harming forests
Guyana’s Indigenous communities are under siege from all sides – including an opaque carbon-offsetting scheme agreed by the government on our lands
Funding for efforts to protect and restore nature increased to $15.4 billion in 2022 – mostly driven by concessional loans from multilateral banks
A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September
Experts say the UN’s food agency has shied away from recommending less animal farming, though cutting methane emissions is a quick way to curb warming
To meet climate goals, the European Union needs to reverse the decline of its carbon-storing ecosystems like forests and peatlands
Populist and far-right parties are wooing rural voters in the EU elections by exploiting a backlash against green policies – but new research suggests it may not work
The airline will pay a UK company to carry out enhanced rock weathering, which speeds up natural carbon-absorbing processes
A plan for new buses in the Brazilian city hosting the 2025 UN climate summit was held up by a political row that suggests the road to COP30 could get rocky
The UK government decided expansion is compatible with its plan to cut aviation emissions, raising questions about its reliance on unproven techno-fixes over reducing flights
The report was seized upon by the Marshall Islands but branded “unacceptable” and “nonsensical” by Argentina and Brazil
Air New Zealand has dropped its 2030 emissions reductions targets, validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative
Clean technology is turning into the next global climate spat. The debate over China’s dominance is highly politicized, but there are ways forward
The industry and governments’ maritime ministries want a proposed levy on emissions spent on cleaning up shipping, not used for wider climate goals like loss and damage
Transport accounts for a growing share of global emissions. The EU should lead a push for clean travel at home and internationally
Climate-proofing homes is now an essential response to regular extreme weather events and can help prevent displacement
Most governments want reports ready before the next global stocktake, but a dozen developing nations are opposed over inclusivity concerns
An IPCC author from the Global South on why aligning the two timelines is crucial for the integrity of international climate cooperation
António Guterres calls extreme heat “the new abnormal” as he urges countries to step up protection of vulnerable populations
As the solar geoengineering debate heats up, it is time for voices across the continent to work together and make themselves heard
Pilgrims without the right type of visa were denied medical treatment, survivors say, during a 52C heatwave which killed hundreds
Next round of NDCs in focus as negotiations wrap up with a final push to resolve fights on issues including adaptation and just transition
At mid-year UN talks, negotiators have achieved little to get more help to those struggling with fiercer floods, cyclones and heatwaves in South Asia