Spotlight: COP28
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
With Trump expected to take the U.S. out of climate diplomacy, China positions itself as a global climate leader at COP29.
Multilateral development bank climate finance: The good, bad and the urgent
MDBs delivered a record $125B in climate finance in 2023, but adaptation funds lag; reforms and concessionality remain crucial.
Europe’s pivotal role in bid to strike COP29 climate deal
The EU emerges as a key player at COP29, bridging gaps with China and poorer nations while pushing for scaled-up climate finance and...
UK joins coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies
The UK joins 16 nations in a coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
COP29 talks buoyed by G20 support but fears stoked over fossil fuels backsliding
The G20's support for a strong finance deal at COP29 was welcomed, but concerns arose over fossil fuel commitments.
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change
Small farmers receive less than 1% of climate finance, yet they feed millions and face growing threats from climate change.
Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’
Negotiators push to resolve deadlock at U.N. climate talks after G20 backs trillions of dollars for poorer nations.
COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion
Launched in 2021, 'AIM for Climate' has secured $29.2 billion in funding for agricultural innovation.
UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as finance talks lag
The U.N. urges G20 leaders to back global climate finance at Rio, aiming to boost progress for COP29 talks.
Al Gore says ‘absurd’ to hold UN climate talks in petrostates
US vice president Al Gore told AFP Friday it was "absurd" for petrostates such as Azerbaijan to host UN climate talks, saying the...
