Travel restrictions and patchy internet access are slowing down efforts to improve resilience to weather extremes like cyclones Amphan and Nisarga
Renewable mini-grids can power health facilities and irrigation systems, making communities more resilient to future pandemics and climate shocks
As rich countries spend billions bailing out industries hit by the Covid-19 slump, the German chancellor urged them not to forget their climate commitments
Incoming UN special envoy, Cop26 president Alok Sharma and ECB president Christine Lagarde set out agenda for private finance at UN climate talks
After two weeks of talks, many issues remain unresolved. Here we break down the major fights and minor breakthroughs of the UN conference in Madrid
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
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EU finance ministers agreed to phase out EIB lending to unabated oil and gas projects, overcoming opposition from some member states in marathon board meeting
Board members call for reform to accreditation process after civil society warns of due diligence shortfalls
Vastly more of the fund’s money should go to projects that adapt to the impacts of climate change
After the US, Russia, and Australia did not contribute, other developed countries fell $500m short of the fund’s starting capital
Two summits in one week presented a choice for African leaders: stalled promises of climate finance in Paris or business deals in Sochi
As she steps down from leading UN sustainable energy push, Rachel Kyte said global institutions must be rebuilt and aligned with action on climate change
World’s largest and fourth largest emitters said the onus remained on the countries historically responsible for climate change to move money
Donors overwhelmingly favour supporting projects that cut emissions rather than cope with the impacts of climate change, despite calls for parity
The major UN climate fund is running short of money, will rich countries live up to the promises they have given?
Every $1 spent on climate adaptation could see between $2 and $10 of net economic benefit, but current investments are lagging way behind
The French president gathered the world’s biggest investors this week to push them to back climate-friendly projects
The Beijing-headquartered development bank is skewed towards fossil fuels, when it should be helping poorer countries access clean renewable power
Ministers from Uganda and the Gambia met the UK’s development secretary to ask for more say over how climate finance is spent