An earlier draft decision at the UN nature summit included a call to transition away from fossil fuels – but it has been cut from the latest version
Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain
Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, state-run firms were lobbying government to weaken pollution regulations and expand the sector
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
Some biodiverse developing nations want to replace it with a new fund that would give them a bigger say in how it’s run and easier access to its resources
The African and Inter-American Development Banks want assets channelled through them so they can get more from the money
Just over 100 world leaders have said they will speak at the upcoming UN climate summit, about a fifth down on last year’s figure
Ahead of the UN biodiversity summit, countries are urged to come up with strong new plans and funding to meet global nature goals
South Australia has one of the world’s cleanest electricity grids, which it wants to showcase at the COP31 conference in 2026
Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns
Developers of carbon credit projects will have to carry out a risk assessment and minimise any social or environmental impacts
Negotiators cite “convergence” on the shape of the post-2025 finance goal but gaps remain on contributors and amounts
The study found that, for Europe and China, importing US-produced LNG is worse for the climate than using local coal
Japan’s Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) supported 56 projects using fossil fuel technologies in Southeast Asia — including LNG and carbon capture
Advice to politicians says revoking a ban on oil and gas drilling could damage relations with Pacific neighbours and risk lawsuits
The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy
The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore nature
A coalition of governments and multinational corporations promises to pay Pará state $180m to save its rainforest
Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables
Diong has experience in development banking, government and insurance against climate disasters in Africa