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Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
‘Climate Impact Auctions’ a results-driven approach to climate finance
What if climate finance could make a bigger impact with fewer resources? This IRPP report proposes a results-based finance model.
Opinion: After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed
Negotiators at COP29 in Baku reached a landmark deal on carbon credit rules, but concerns remain about flaws in the system.
COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal
The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.
COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku
COP29 in Baku concluded with agreements on increasing climate finance, advancing adaptation efforts, and setting stricter emissions targets.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
Led by Norway and Rwanda, 66 countries plus the European Union say they want to address the total plastic on Earth.
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.
Analysis: Climate finance’s ‘new era’ shows new political realities
Next year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory.
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.
