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Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence
COP30 in Belem will test global climate goals amid Amazon deforestation, urban inequalities, and Lula's environmental commitments.
Prime Minister launches Global Clean Power Alliance as UK leads the global energy transition
The Prime Minister has officially launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, in a major boost for the world’s clean energy transition. 19...
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...
As COP29 eyes $1 trillion climate fund, some see new taxes as one way to get there
COP29 leaders eye $1T+ yearly for climate aid, exploring taxes on shipping, aviation, fossil fuels, crypto, and wealth to fund efforts.
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.
Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight
An investment manager warns of barriers to private sector investment in climate change projects, citing a lack of transparency.
Carbon Brief on COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’
Carbon Brief: Climate finance has long been plagued by accusations of poor transparency. Much stems from a lack of consensus on what counts.
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.
