Focus on Climate
Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
UN agency launching platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules
The UN plans an online platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules, delayed until 2026 to allow compliance.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion, says NGO
The Lloyd's of London market is undermining climate action and should impose binding rules to prevent insurers supporting fossil fuel expansion, NGO Reclaim...
‘Carbon contracts for difference’ are not a silver bullet for climate action
Canadian climate policies appear fragile — could carbon contracts for difference secure long-term climate action and investments?
Ecuador nature deal scrutiny has not slowed work on debt swaps, IDB says
An enquiry into Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap has not slowed work on the instruments, president of the Inter-American Development Bank said.
Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly
World CO2 emissions rose by 1.8 per cent last year compared to world gross domestic product growth of 2.9 per cent, a Fitch...
Climate change made deadly Hurricane Helene more intense: study
The study also found that fossil fuels — the primary cause of climate change — have made hurricanes like Helene 2.5 times more...
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A Philippine coal plant could close early by converting to renewables, funded through carbon credits to cut emissions.
