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One in three tree species at risk of extinction: report
More than one in three species of trees are at risk of extinction worldwide, according to a report published Monday.
Good Energy gets takeover approach from UAE-linked firm
Esyasoft, tied to UAE royals, may bid for UK solar supplier Good Energy, causing shares to rise by 19%.
Greenhouse gas concentrations surged to new record last year, UN experts warn
Levels of greenhouse gases surged to a record level in 2023, locking in future temperature rises for years to come.
UN biodiversity summit making ‘very good progress’: officials
UN COP16 talks in Colombia make "very good progress" toward reversing species loss by 2030, despite funding challenges.
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
G20 leaders reaffirmed their pledge to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate climate action for net zero by 2050 after talks.
World Bank gears up to launch debut debt-for-development swap, treasurer says
Debt swaps have grown in popularity, especially where funds saved are used for environmental projects, so-called debt-for-nature swaps.
Morgan Stanley lowers climate target, warns on sluggish transition
Morgan Stanley has adjusted its lending strategy to align with capping global warming at 1.5 to 1.7°C, moving away from its previous strict...
Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
The UN's climate body faces a €57M budget shortfall for 2024, risking climate talks as key donors delay contributions.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the U.K. deepen ties with a climate and energy pact, aiming for net-zero by 2050, and reaffirm AUKUS submarine plans.
World on track for ‘catastrophic’ 3.1C of global warming this century, UN warns
The world is on track for a “catastrophic” 3.1C of global warming, the UN warns calling for efforts to cut emissions driving climate...
