Kate Abnett
COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit
China has put trade talks onto the proposed agenda for the COP29 summit, a U.N. document showed, raising the prospect that the issue...
Trump win worries international partners ahead of COP29 climate summit
President Donald Trump won a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 6. U.S. election.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows
China has called for talks on carbon border taxes and other restrictive trade measures at next week's COP29 climate summit.
Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
The UN's climate body faces a €57M budget shortfall for 2024, risking climate talks as key donors delay contributions.
Analysis: US election uncertainty clouds UN climate finance progress
United Nations meetings this week could help countries negotiate on climate finance despite looming uncertainties from the US election.
EU countries mull 20-year tax holiday for jet fuel, document shows
EU countries consider delaying taxes on polluting aviation fuels for 20 years, complicating climate goals for net zero by 2050.
Countries still far apart on COP29 finance goal
Countries still remain far from agreement on COP29 UN climate funding target to help developing countries cope with climate change
