The technically complex contract was won by Alfajiri, which is based in a residential property in Canada and has only existed a few months
Wars harm climate action because large militaries emit a lot and military spending diverts money away from tackling climate change
As Israel cuts off electricity to the Gaza Strip, rooftop solar panels help residents to survive frequent bombardment
While “ambitious” countries made few new announcements, the US, China, India and the UK had not offered enough to even sit in the room
Data won’t be confirmed until 2025 and developing countries say the rich world must make up for earlier shortfalls from the target
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The group will “provide guidance and counsel” to the Cop28 presidency this year and beyond
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.
Researchers are working with eight developing countries to pool resources and respond to climate disasters with local solutions
Negotiators will gather in Egypt at the end of March to discuss a fund for climate victims, whether the Asia-Pacific group has nominated its members or not
Fewer than half the seats on a loss and damage transitional committee have been filled, holding up work to channel funds to climate victims
While Canada and Germany set out new climate finance pledges, rich countries are still falling short of a target they promised to meet in 2020
Around 8,000 Hondurans were dispersed before they could reach the US, highlighting a lack of support for people fleeing climate disaster zones
Sponsored content: An online summit on adaptation gives a chance to showcase and build on efforts to devolve funding and responsibility to the community level
The move puts Britain’s economic interests abroad above efforts to eliminate poverty and protect the most vulnerable, experts warn
Observers called for transparency and inclusion to be maintained at talks in Bonn, provisionally planned for October, when physical distancing measures could apply
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A large-scale evacuation saved lives, but the threat of coronavirus looms in crowded cyclone shelters and repairing the damage will cost billions of dollars
Sponsored content: By helping to return control of public water resources to local communities, a coalition promotes climate justice
The current system for accounting for loss and damage from climate change is contentious and up for review at UN talks in Madrid