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Concerns ran high after President Donald Trump took aim at the charitable status of Harvard University, seen as a first shot against tax-exempt groups.
System change is our only way out of the climate and biodiversity crises
Global warming and biodiversity loss stem from the same economic, social and political systems that prioritise profits and reward exploitation
“It’s shameful”: Amazon Indigenous people call for oil drilling ban at COP30
Indigenous leaders representing dozens of Amazon ethnicities have signed a declaration calling for a COP30 roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
US-based climate change campaign groups fear that President Donald Trump will try to use the US tax authority to damage them financially
Giving nature breathing room builds climate resilience
Farming communities in El Salvador are reaping the benefits of working with nature by planting trees, harvesting rainwater and other ecological practices
Shipping’s climate deal sets up battle over pollution calculations for gas and biofuels
The IMO will set emissions intensity levels for different fuels that decide how ship owners will be rewarded or penalised for using them in new green push
Congo’s deadly rains predicted to occur every two years in a warming world
After floods devastate the DRC’s capital, scientists say climate change is making heavier rains more likely and call for better data to help prepare
As Trump upends aid and markets, who will pay for green development in Global South?
Ahead of key donor meetings, experts say a combination of debt relief, private investment and innovative sources of finance could help fill the gap
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See allSystem change is our only way out of the climate and biodiversity crises
Global warming and biodiversity loss stem from the same economic, social and political systems that prioritise profits and reward exploitation
New global fund for forests is a bold experiment in conservation finance
If successfully implemented, the sovereign-backed investment fund – championed by Brazil – could generate far more money for tropical forests than traditional donor models
Trump’s tariff tantrum won’t stop the global energy transition
The US’s share of the global cleantech trade is too marginal to dictate its terms – but the trade tariffs will harm American workers and developing countries
Why accusations of Brazilian hypocrisy on climate are ill-judged
COP30 host Brazil has been criticised for its continued interest in oil production – but with development needs high, it can’t be expected to forgo its biggest commodity overnight
Landmark deal to put shipping on course for net-zero is in sight
Next week, governments will try to agree on how to get the global shipping industry to meet its net-zero emissions goal, with a levy and green fuel standard under discussion
Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds
Most countries in the region finally have operating wind or solar projects, despite huge political and economic challenges – perseverance is needed
How to reinforce the multilateral climate system in 2025: Step up, one by one
Each country needs to honour their respective commitments to provide climate finance and develop an ambitious national climate plan
Hidden cost: How keeping climate data classified hurts developing countries
The National Security Archive is calling for the release of a major US intelligence assessment on climate change and security
It’s time for shipping to launch first global tax on a polluting sector
Decarbonising the seas is a strategic imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries
2025 is the year to invest in forests – and the people who depend on them
With COP30 in the Amazon, governments, businesses and funders must step up restoration finance and put forests at the centre of climate action
Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menu
Despite making the Amazon the stage for this year’s UN climate summit, Brazil has stayed silent on the food system crisis, the top driver of its deforestation
Will Indonesia’s new carbon market be a climate solution or a game for big players?
As palm oil and timber companies gear up to profit from carbon trading, the government must ensure transparency and a fair deal for Indigenous communities
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