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
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Women bear brunt of South Sudan’s heatwave made worse by climate change
A scientific study links record-breaking heat in the conflict-hit country to global warming and shows how women and girls are more exposed to health risks and school closures
Why governments should not hide behind forests to meet their emissions goals
Australia and Brazil are relying on land carbon storage to hit their climate targets, but this is a risky approach that could see fossil fuel emissions rise
Countries fail again to decide timing of key IPCC climate science reports
China, Saudi Arabia and India pushed back against a proposal to align the IPCC flagship reports with the timeline of the global stocktake of climate action
In Trump’s shadow, IPCC set to make key decision on timing of climate science review
With the US not expected to show up at the IPCC meeting, countries have a final chance to agree whether assessment reports could inform the next UN scorecard of climate action
Arctic geoengineering experiment shuts down over environmental risks
US-based nonprofit Arctic Ice Project has cancelled tests in Alaska because of potential disruption to the food chain
LA fires show human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’ between wet and dry extremes
These cycles can worsen wildfires, like in California, where rapid vegetation growth is followed by drying – and also exacerbate flooding when unusually heavy rains hit baked ground
Record-hot 2024 shows world must adapt to extremes, says EU climate service
With global warming topping the key limit of 1.5C last year, adapting to worsening climate impacts has become a “necessity”, top scientist warns
2024: A year of extreme heat and growing climate danger
This year is set to be the hottest on record – but scientists say there’s still time to limit temperature rise and harm from climate impacts
Canada ignores official advice in setting much-criticised 2035 emissions target
While the Net Zero Advisory Body recommended a 50-55% cut in emissions, the government settled for a weaker 45-50% range
The world is getting smaller for pastoralists facing multiple threats
Africa’s herders are trying to maintain their way of life in the face of rising climate stress, conflict and competition for land
EU should push for global deal to curb solar geoengineering, advisors say
Europe’s first scientific advice on the technology urges Brussels to prevent its deployment, leaving room for limited outdoor research
G20 waters down experts’ climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act
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
FAO draft report backs growth of livestock industry despite emissions
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
IPCC’s input into key UN climate review at risk as countries clash over timeline
Most governments want reports ready before the next global stocktake, but a dozen developing nations are opposed over inclusivity concerns
The IPCC must produce its flagship report in time for the next UN global stocktake
An IPCC author from the Global South on why aligning the two timelines is crucial for the integrity of international climate cooperation
Africa cannot afford to be complacent about solar radiation management
As the solar geoengineering debate heats up, it is time for voices across the continent to work together and make themselves heard
Bonn makes only lukewarm progress to tackle a red-hot climate crisis
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
Developing countries need support adapting to deadly heat
Many vulnerable people in South Asia are already struggling to protect themselves from unbearably high temperatures – which are set to worsen
Argentinian scientists condemn budget cuts ahead of university protest
Right-wing President Javier Milei has taken an axe to funding for education and scientific bodies, sparking fears for climate research
Cancellation of UN climate weeks removes platform for worst-hit communities
The UNFCCC has said it will not hold regional climate weeks in 2024 due to a funding shortfall – which means less inclusion for developing-country voices
What will it take to protect India’s angry farmers from climate threats?
Indebted farmers, facing falling yields and water scarcity, want legally guaranteed price support for more crops – but that may not fix their climate woes
Switzerland proposes first UN expert group on solar geoengineering
A draft resolution aimed at creating a space for discussion on sun dimming technologies will be debated at the summit of the UN’s environment body this month
Overshoot Commission calls for research into solar geoengineering
Dimming the sun could “complement” emissions cuts, says panel of leaders, while acknowledging concerns about the risks