“Forgotten” fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot
Conflict-affected countries are urging Brazil to put funding to help them build resilience to climate change front and centre at COP30, as needs grow
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Trump’s aid cuts make Malawians more vulnerable to climate change
The US government has ended support for a scheme that taught villagers how to produce honey, mangoes and cleaner cookstoves
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
Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts
The Southern African nation faces severe power shortages but lacks the funding to shift to cleaner energy sources, campaigners say
UK aid budget cuts threaten climate finance pledge to vulnerable nations, experts warn
The UK is the latest wealthy nation to announce cuts to its overseas aid budget after agreeing to step up climate finance to developing countries at COP29
After US retreat, countries clash over who should make up Green Climate Fund shortfall
At this week’s board meeting, Germany and Sweden encouraged wealthier developing nations to step up – an idea rejected by Saudi Arabia
The world’s biggest climate finance coalition is in crisis. Is it worth saving?
After big North American banks exited the net zero alliance, remaining members weigh up future options amid lacklustre real-world impact
Shipping braced to take a hit in Durban
Shipping has been targeted as a source of finance for the Green Climate Fund, but could a deal at Durban mean the industry ends up paying a disproportionate amount?
UK high speed rail development gets green light
£34bn project receives cross party support as US and China plans falter
G20 commits to Green Climate Fund but no mention of Kyoto
G20 leaders call for “balanced outcome in Durban” and set sights on eradicating fossil fuel subsidies but makes no statement on Kyoto Protocol
Emission intensity rise points to “dirty” global recovery
New analysis from Pricewaterhouse Coopers shows that carbon emissions grew faster than many countries economies last year, pointing towards a “dirty” global recovery.
£50bn Thames transport hub plan revealed
Climate change protection integrated into landmark infrastructure proposal for London
Green start-ups lack funding
Despite overtures from government and the financial sector, finding the seed capital to get off the ground can be difficult for clean, green start-ups
In-Vested interests: The UK Green Investment Bank’s missed opportunity
Restricting Green Investment Bank’s financial power could sap the renewable energy industry of valuable funding
Exclusive: Figueres ‘hopeful’ over COP17 climate talks
The head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change tells RTCC that she is hopeful real progress can me made at COP17 in Durban.