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Greenland seeks to capitalise on ‘last-chance tourism’
Greenland aims to boost tourism amid global warming challenges.
The other greenhouse gases warming the planet
Methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases drive warming; swift methane cuts could cool. Policies aim to reduce emissions.
Nations gather for crunch COP29 climate talks in shadow of US vote
With high stakes at COP29, leaders face climate funding challenges amid political tensions, critical U.S. elections, and urgent goals.
Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment
At COP16, wealthy nations pulled back on conservation funding, leaving private capital to help bridge the $200 billion gap.
Opinion: How COP29 can make ‘polluter pays’ principle a reality
Opinion: COP29 must enforce the "polluter pays" principle, holding emitters accountable to fund climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Delegates agree to establish Indigenous subsidiary body at COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia
The COP16 summit was a follow-up to the 2022 accord in Montreal, which aims to protect 30% of the planet and 30% of...
Last-ditch effort to solve funding deadlock at COP16
COP16 in Colombia faces deadlock on biodiversity funding as negotiators propose continued talks to close the finance gap by 2026.
Azerbaijan aims to launch green investment rule book at COP29
At COP29, Azerbaijan will launch a unified green finance taxonomy backed by 100+ nations, streamlining sustainable investments.
Early action can mitigate flood destruction, UN climate agency says
Effective flood warnings could prevent destruction like that in Spain’s Valencia region this week, says the WMO.
