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China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy
China clearly wants to play more of a global leadership role in the energy transition, writes Xu Yi-chong, a professor of governance and...
US, Brazil to work together on climate partnership, says Yellen
The US and Brazilian governments announced a climate partnership agenda on Friday, seeking to deepen ties on climate, nature and biodiversity
BASIC bloc slams ‘leadership void’ on climate change, finance
Ministers from the bloc countries expressed concern that industrialised nations were "backtracking" on their climate pledges.
COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, announced a $1 billion climate fund for developing nations, funded by 10 fossil-fuel producers and oil companies, aiming to...
UK off track for Net Zero, say country’s climate advisors
18 July 2024 The Climate Change Committee’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030...
Climate talks host urges rich nations to break stalemate
The host of this year's UN climate summit has urged governments to start compromising to help poorer countries tackle global warming
EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels
The EU will push at COP29 for stronger global climate actions and increased finance, urging nations to honor their fossil fuel transition pledges...
Azerbaijan plans climate fund after pushback on fossil-fuel levy: source
Azerbaijan has abandoned its proposal for a fossil-fuel levy at COP29, opting instead to launch a new fund for green investments in poorer...
Azerbaijan, this year’s host of COP29, to upgrade climate target before summit
All countries face a U.N. deadline next year to toughen their national climate targets.
G7 vows to drop fossil fuels faster, but activists unimpressed
G7 leaders will commit to accelerating transition away from fossil fuels, according to a draft statement to be issued at the end of...
