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Asia and the Pacific must spearhead a climate resilient future
As one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions and a growing emitter of greenhouse gases in its own right, regional governments must take the initiative
In pictures: the citizen scientists tracking Kenya’s water woes
Smallholder farmers are helping to monitor water levels in the Sondu river catchment, to pave the way for better flood and drought warnings
Did the Black Lives Matter climate protest backfire?
Highlighting climate impacts of aviation and need for UK to act on climate change are laudable goals, but without a wider strategy what do they achieve?
Named and shamed: the top funds blocking climate action
Some of the world’s biggest funds are not living up to their responsible investment rhetoric, AODP analysis of ExxonMobil investors reveals
We’ve only just begun: more climate fights are coming
Luckily for the chances of avoiding global warming, the Paris climate deal isn’t the only game in town. Here’s a rundown of what else is cooking
Weekly wrap: Brazil, US and China drop climate deal hints
This week’s top climate politics and policy stories. Sign up to have our Friday briefing and Monday’s crib notes sent to your inbox
Can ‘smart migration’ build climate resilience in Africa?
Researchers in Kenya’s Samburu county find households where at least one member has migrated have the capacity to adopt better adaptation measures
Morocco targets long term climate plans at COP22 talks
Minister tells Climate Home the 2016 UN climate meeting should focus on decarbonisation, finance and adaptation pathways
Climate vulnerable coalition eyes deeper links
As the Philippines pass the CVF baton to Ethiopia, Saleemul Huq explains how the group plans to work together to tackle common climate challenges
Development bank climate funding fell $3 billion in 2015
MDBs say 2015 dip in finance funding due to change in reporting procedures, highlight $80bn in mobilised cash for clean energy, adaptation
Crib notes: Rio Olympics puts climate change front and centre
A look ahead to the week in climate politics. Sign up to have our Friday briefing and Monday’s crib notes sent to your inbox
János Áder: Hungary’s unlikely climate change leader
Janos Ader has taken a hawkish stance on global warming in his time as president, but change at home has proved harder to deliver
After Paris, how are governments tackling climate change?
Governments appear committed to delivering on their promises, but many will require more funding and assistance to deliver a fast and effective green transition
Green Climate Fund asked for indigenous people’s rights policy
UN’s flagship climate bank must recognise positive benefits traditional communities offer forests and ecosystems, says civil society group
Adapt or die: UN urges countries to build climate resilience
Projected heatwaves, rising sea levels and intense rainfall linked to climate change mean vulnerable countries need to get their house in order
UN Human Rights Council declares climate a priority
Influential UN body considers human rights and climate change post-Paris, emphasises importance of the climate negotiations in protecting communities
May warned on climate threats to Brexit Britain
The incoming government must prepare for floods and heatwaves even as EU negotiations dominate politics, say advisers
Green Climate Fund to target ‘high risk’ investments
Projects in Africa and Asia set to benefit as GCF sets out stall to be top clean energy and resilience lender to developing countries
Anote Tong: Migration is the “brutal reality” of climate change
Migration with dignity must be part of a climate change adaptation strategy, rather than relocation of people as climate refugees
Green Climate Fund: 8 questions for the board
The honeymoon is over, pressure is mounting. As the GCF board prepares to meet Climate Home looks at the key issues they need to resolve