Focus on United Nations
For a week, New York will be center of money-focused fight for climate
Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly means climate negotiators and world leaders in Manhattan could set new agenda for the energy...
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.
Emma Thompson among famous faces calling for end to fossil fuels use
Ahead of United Nations summit, celebrities add their name to climate group's letter for world leaders encouraging energy transition.
Scant green premium stalls over 450 low-carbon projects
High-emitting industries face financing struggles for 450+ low-carbon projects, needing $700 billion by 2030 to meet global decarbonization goals.
Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law, says UN
Monitoring unit reports that campaign against Ukrainian energy infrastructure breach foundational principles of international law.
COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals
The Azerbaijani leadership has laid out its plans for what it hoped to achieve in COP29
Environment takes centre stage as global summits loom
The United Nations is about to host four major events to address environmental challenges.
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
With millions lacking electricity, can decentralized renewables pave the way to energy equity in Pakistan?
Pakistan's energy poverty persists, but decentralized renewables offer hope for sustainable, reliable electricity access.
Top UN court to hold climate justice hearings in December
Highest UN court has announced hearings over a key climate justice case outlining consequences for failing to address the climate emergency
