Focus on Climate
Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges
Among the biggest factors clouding the negotiations at COP29 was the return of climate skeptic Donald Trump as president of the U.S.
Business seeks details in face of mixed COP29 climate messages
If nations deliver clear climate policies next year, COP29 finance and carbon market deals could unlock billions in the business world.
Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge
Countries clashed at COP29 over how to build on a landmark pledge at last year's climate talks to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
Cop29 finance deal ‘a death sentence’ and ‘woefully inadequate’, activists say
COP29's $300bn climate deal is slammed as 'woefully inadequate' and a 'death sentence for millions.'
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans — our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Carbon offsets can fund efficiency upgrades in low-income homes, cutting emissions while boosting local health, savings and equity.
Irish climate minister says COP29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’
Ireland's Eamon Ryan, the former Green Party leader, called the deal a hopeful step toward financial fairness for nations most in need.
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
UN talks in Busan, South Korea, aim for a bold global treaty on plastic pollution, but some nations push for weaker production curbs.
Breakthrough in Baku delivers $1.3tn “Baku Finance Goal”
24 November 2024 • The Baku Finance Goal sets new global target to channel $1.3tn of climate finance to developing countries by 2035...
COP29 Finance Deal a Downpayment for a Safer, More Equitable Future
November 23 2024 BAKU (November 24, 2024) -- The COP29 climate negotiations in Baku concluded with delegates agreeing to a new climate finance goal...
Here’s what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
At COP29, rich countries agreed on a climate deal of $300 billion annually by 2035 — here's how they got there.
