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It’s time to end the UN’s artificial divide between biodiversity and climate
The biodiversity and climate crises are interlinked – and failing to coordinate our response leaves critical ecosystems like forests and peatlands at risk
Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now
Introducing strong policies to accelerate the rollout of renewables, coupled with a rapid, legally implemented phase-out of fossil fuels, may be our best hope for curbing global warming
The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution
Many developing countries are rich in renewable resources and growing them fast – with more investment, they can tip the balance towards green industrialisation
To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage
With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital
How the world can set itself up for success at COP29
A new climate finance goal is the top priority for the Baku summit – and there are signs of convergence on critical issues
Why we need to keep climate COPs inclusive
Frustration at slow progress towards the Paris Agreement goals is prompting calls to streamline the COP process – but restricting participation is the wrong response
Delay to EU deforestation law must not lead to dilution
The EU needs to stand firm against the countries and companies hellbent on weakening its pioneering regulation to stop commodities harming forests
Guyana’s carbon-credit deal to protect forests undermines its forest protectors
Guyana’s Indigenous communities are under siege from all sides – including an opaque carbon-offsetting scheme agreed by the government on our lands
New global climate commitments critical – but strong national laws must follow
International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee delivery and protect the rights of future generations
Global push to triple renewables requires responsible mining of minerals
As leaders at the UN debate how to meet renewable energy goals, they must also ensure supply chains are sustainable
Is Brazil’s Lula a climate leader?
The Brazilian president has run up against similar challenges to his US counterpart Joe Biden – and it’s bad news for the planet
The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas
The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years – but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals
How to convince Beijing of the case for stronger climate targets
An ambitious NDC would boost China’s economy, win it recognition as a responsible global power – and keep its people safer from climate disasters
Relegating Africa to the world’s green mine is costing us
We have the resources, talent and need to develop supply chains for the energy transition that bring sustainable economic benefits for Africans
Delaying the EU’s anti-deforestation law is not an option
The EU’s new deforestation law was seen as a breakthrough in the global battle against forest loss, but it’s provoking fractious debate among governments and producers
As Pacific Islanders, we need climate action – not greenwashing – from Azerbaijan
As host of the COP29 summit, Baku must stop fossil fuel expansion, cut its emissions further, and work to deliver an ambitious climate finance goal
Leaders are cutting fossil fuel finance – next comes unlocking clean energy for all
While international public finance for coal, oil and gas has fallen by two-thirds, little of that money has gone to boost green energy in poorer countries
How can governments tackle loss and damage at the national level?
As host of the board of the new UN L&D fund, the Philippines can set an example with its pioneering climate accountability bill
Climate disasters challenge right to safe and adequate housing
Climate-proofing homes is now an essential response to regular extreme weather events and can help prevent displacement
The UN can set a new course on “critical” transition minerals
A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September