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Trump criticises ‘prophets of doom’ in Davos and touts fossil fuels
Trump, Thunberg set out radically different visions for the economy and climate in the 21st century
Long-term decarbonisation strategies could be a boon for Latin America’s economies
Sponsored content: Countries in the region are preparing decarbonisation plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which could bring myriad opportunities
EU reveals climate fund details as critics worry cash won’t be enough
EU’s climate chief Frans Timmermans acknowledged the €100bn pot to fund the transition away from fossil fuels was ‘just a start’
Finally saying the F-words at UN climate talks
International negotiations have always focused on carbon emissions, not the coal, oil and gas that create them. That’s changing
Carbon markets will not help stop climate change
Trading carbon is widely said to make emissions cuts cheaper. But for whom? And why is it dominating climate diplomacy in Madrid?
The EU releases its Green Deal. Here are the key points
Europe’s bid to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 will aim for a just, rapid shift away from high polluting industries and technologies
Australia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia blocking climate talks, says Green MEP
Efforts to bring together different strands of the financing of climate action are being hampered at Cop25, says Bas Eickhout, while elsewhere steps forward are being made
What are nature-based solutions and why do they matter?
Sponsored content: Understanding what nature-based solutions are, and the benefits they bring, will help enable change within the private sector
Assessing disaster and climate risk is a crucial step to project resilience
Sponsored content: Pre-emptive measures are key to strengthening disaster and climate change resilience in future infrastructure development projects
Cop25 Bulletin: ‘Thank you for being insane’
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In depth: The EU’s plan to become the first climate-neutral continent
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
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Angela Merkel criticises EIB decision to ban gas lending
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
Countries’ fossil fuel production plans inconsistent with Paris Agreement
A UN Environment report warns production of oil, gas and coal to 2030 is on track for warming way beyond 1.5C goal
GCF partners with Chilean private equity firm as unrest continues
Board members call for reform to accreditation process after civil society warns of due diligence shortfalls
In Tanzania, ownership of the forest offers new prospects for old loggers
In one of Africa’s fastest deforesting nations, community control over the land offers villages new income, infrastructure and dignity
EU agrees to ‘update’ Paris climate pledge
Ministers watered down proposed language after opposition from ten member states, some of which are seeking financial support to cut emissions
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UN agency calls for global Green New Deal to overhaul financial system
Current financial system cannot deliver public goods on the scale needed to cope with climate change, UN official says
No country is too small to lead at the UN Climate Action Summit
Latin America and the Caribbean inspire with leadership by example as millions march for urgent action worldwide