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Fossil fuel transition pledge left out of COP16 draft agreement

Fossil fuel transition pledge left out of COP16 draft agreement

A draft decision at the COP16 nature summit included a call to transition away from fossil fuels, which was later removed from the current version

Businesses may be investing more in climate adaptation than we think

Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production

Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, state-run firms were lobbying government to weaken pollution regulations and expand the sector

US, China, UK left off UN Climate Action Summit guestlist. UN chief calls on governments to ban fossil fuel ads. G20 waters down experts' climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act

G20 waters down experts’ climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act

A report by top economists on finance for climate action was weakened after feedback from G20 nations, even as the UN says they must all slash emissions

An indigenous activist giving a speech to the COP16 main plenary in Cali, Colombia.

At COP16, countries clash over future of global fund for nature protection

Some biodiverse developing nations want to replace it with a new fund that would give them a bigger say in how it’s run and easier access to its resources

European Central Bank holds back plan to boost climate finance for Africa, Latam

European Central Bank holds back plan to boost climate finance for Africa, Latam

The African and Inter-American Development Banks want assets channelled through them so they can get more from the money

In a warring world, Azerbaijan’s COP29 truce appeal draws fire as “PR exercise”

Baku wants all countries to lay down arms for the UN climate summit – but doubts grow as warring states sign up and conflicts intensify

Parametric triggers: How small islands can escape the climate-poverty trap

The loss and damage fund should use parametric triggers to pay out when climate disaster strikes small island developing states

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Why we should pull down the UN's artificial divide between biodiversity and climate 

It’s time to end the UN’s artificial divide between biodiversity and climate 

The biodiversity and climate crises are interlinked – and failing to coordinate our response leaves critical ecosystems like forests and peatlands at risk 

Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas - now  

Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now  

Introducing strong policies to accelerate the rollout of renewables, coupled with a rapid, legally implemented phase-out of fossil fuels, may be our best hope for curbing global warming

The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution 

The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution 

Many developing countries are rich in renewable resources and growing them fast – with more investment, they can tip the balance towards green industrialisation

To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage

To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage

With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital

How the world can set itself up for success at COP29 

A new climate finance goal is the top priority for the Baku summit – and there are signs of convergence on critical issues 

Why we need to keep climate COPs inclusive 

Why we need to keep climate COPs inclusive 

Frustration at slow progress towards the Paris Agreement goals is prompting calls to streamline the COP process – but restricting participation is the wrong response 

Delay to EU deforestation law must not lead to dilution

Delay to EU deforestation law must not lead to dilution

The EU needs to stand firm against the countries and companies hellbent on weakening its pioneering regulation to stop commodities harming forests

Guyana's carbon-credit deal to protect forests undermines forest protectors 

Guyana’s carbon-credit deal to protect forests undermines its forest protectors 

Guyana’s Indigenous communities are under siege from all sides – including an opaque carbon-offsetting scheme agreed by the government on our lands

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