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UN climate negotiations through the years to COP29
Here are some of the most significant moments in the history of climate talks.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
How we discovered that the ocean’s surface absorbs much more CO2 than previously thought
The oceans play a pivotal role in drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide and have so far acted as a brake on the full...
Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: study
Private jet emissions rose 46 per cent from 2019-2023, now at 15.6M tonnes CO2 in 2023; study urges regulation for ultra-luxury travel.
Renewable energy offers a cost and opportunity to insurance sector
Renewable energy insurance premiums have surged 20-40 per cent amid soaring claims from extreme weather, stressing insurers’ ESG roles.
Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035
This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...
Developing world faces multi-billion climate adaptation cash gap, U.N. report says
Developing nations need $359B yearly to adapt to climate change, yet funding in 2022 hit only $28B, a UNEP report shows.
COP29: What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?
COP29 in Baku aims to set new climate finance goals, address fossil fuel cuts, and define carbon market rules amid global tensions.
Vitol CEO sees $70-$80/bbl oil prices in 2025, flags supply uncertainty
Oil prices have been capped by concerns about an unwinding of OPEC+ supply cuts in 2025 and China's weak oil demand growth.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
