The Banner sisters fought for the preservation of land in America’s ‘Cancer Alley’. They are now in Paris to demand a global cap on plastic production.
Rich nations’ leaders need to uphold their commitment to a clean and sustainable energy future.
The World Bank controls tens of billions of dollars which can make a real difference in the fight against climate change. A coalition of nations is pushing for green reforms.
Indigenous people protect the forests but the organisation writing up a rule-book for high-quality carbon offsets has not adequately consulted them
Cop27 resulted in the historic decision of setting up a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries, but success depends on a few key actions.
As citizens, we must educate and inspire our peers to act on climate change through positive and empowering campaigns
European governments are abandoning a treaty that has become a barrier to climate action, but legal hurdles remain
At the Cop27 summit in Egypt, a dash for gas risks distracting from the support for climate resilience Africans really need
Four young activists explain why loss and damage is a hot topic at Cop27 climate talks and how they are fighting for climate justice
My loss is just one of many for Africa. If we do not get justice at Cop27, I fear conflict and scarcity will escalate beyond national borders
Indigenous peoples and local communities receive less than 1% of all climate funding despite scoring wins for people and nature
A handful of large companies make big profits by controlling the food trade in Africa, while doing nothing to increase its climate resilience
While methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure and landfills are seen as low-hanging fruit, governments are wary of tackling cows
By shifting electricity demand away from peaks, customers can get cheaper bills and cleaner electricity can be prioritised
Sofanit Mesfin talks about her work helping female farmers in different African countries adapt to a changing climate
The US and Saudi Arabia have joined a coalition to decarbonise steel and cement. Governments can help by driving demand for green products
Our UN-backed initiative was told we could be sued for saying new coal isn’t compatible with science-based targets. We need regulatory reform
Jair Bolsonaro dismantled social and environmental protections. Brazil’s next president must combat illegal activity and restore safeguards
Frans Timmermans and John Kerry are downplaying historic responsibility for the climate crisis. That’s a red flag for Africa
Copenhagen was the first city to launch a carbon neutrality plan in 2012, but has given up on its pledge due to a lack of CCS funding