Chloé Farand
Chloé Farand is Climate Home News’ senior reporter. Her work has appeared in national publications including the Guardian, the Independent, the i paper and the BBC. Before joining Climate Home News, she worked for the investigative environmental outlet DeSmog UK and contributed to Business Green.
Mia Mottley builds global coalition to make financial system fit for climate action
In July, Barbados’ prime minister invited leaders to a retreat to discuss plans to scale-up international finance for the climate frontlines. Now, she’s asking the world for support
UN chief: Windfall tax on oil and gas can pay for loss and damage
António Guterres told rich countries taxing fossil fuel companies’ record profits can fund vulnerable nations’ recovery from climate disasters
UN climate chief Simon Stiell: 2030 is only two Olympic finals away
The Grenadian veteran climate advocate told leaders there must be no backsliding at Cop27 as global emissions need to halve this decade
Five burning climate issues for the 2022 UN general assembly
Pakistan’s catastrophic flooding and soaring energy bills are shaping the UN agenda – for those leaders who show up
Egyptian government denies Cop27 hotel price gouging
Hotels are blaming minimum room rates on the government, but Egyptian officials deny responsibility for cancelled bookings and price hikes
Who will pay for Pakistan? – Climate Weekly
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African nations eye debt-for-climate swaps as IMF takes an interest
An IMF working paper argues in favour of swapping debt repayments for climate investments in debt-burdened nations – the issue is scale
Nigeria plans gas-led transition to full energy access and net zero emissions
The government is seeking an initial $10 billion to extend energy access to 90 million Nigerians with solar panels and a doubling of gas power generation this decade
Oil not charcoal the biggest threat to Congo rainforest, top researcher warns
Stop blaming poor communities for deforestation, urges author of upcoming FAO report, warning oil exploration could set off a “giant carbon bomb”
‘We are not ready’: Divisions deepen over rush to finalise deep sea mining rules
A growing number of countries are backing calls for a moratorium on mining the oceans’ floor but the UN body responsible is pushing to greenlight the industry in 2023
Africa’s finance dilemma – Climate Weekly
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Egypt pitches for climate funding in list of African projects to be showcased at Cop27
The Cop27 host is pitching for $11.4bn in investment as part of a push with the UN to match bankable climate projects with private funders
African climate diplomats reject African Union’s pro-gas stance for Cop27
Negotiators quashed a proposal to endorse gas for energy access at the next UN climate summit, arguing the controversy would distract from other priorities
Make polluters pay for climate adaptation, voluntary carbon market body proposes
An adaptation levy on carbon credits could raise up to $2.5bn a year by 2030, providing more predictable support for climate vulnerable countries
Between a wolf and its food: as one deep sea miner flops, others eye the prize
The Metals Company is running out of money, but the regulator is still fast-tracking rules to mine the ocean while other prospectors wait in the wings
Massachusetts set to enable citizens to give climate finance to vulnerable nations
In a world first, the American state is expected to adopt a bill that would let people contribute to the Least Developed Countries Fund when filing their tax return
Pacific islands welcome Australia’s renewed climate ambition – and ask for more
At this week’s Pacific Island Forum the new Australian government got a warmer response from its smaller neighbours but was pressed to keep fossil fuels in the ground
As Xi Jinping seeks more power, the world’s window into China’s climate action narrows
At a critical moment for Chinese leadership, Beijing’s “zero-Covid” policy is making it harder than ever for journalists and experts to access information
China’s ambitious rooftop solar pilot helps drive ‘blistering’ capacity growth
Across China, hundreds of local authorities are partnering with solar developers to cover a percentage of buildings with PV by the end of 2023
Soaring inflation hinders Egypt’s climate ambition in updated plan
The host of the next UN climate summit has strengthened its renewable energy targets but still expects to increase emissions this decade