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After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to “fragile” Mayotte

Locals and experts say France should have done more to protect residents of its poor island territory from extreme weather

South Africa voters head to the polls still waiting a "just energy transition". Activists call for 'just transition' to be front and centre at COP30

After Baku setback, activists call for ‘just transition’ to be front and centre at COP30

Developing states and labour activists say a fair global shift away from fossil fuels requires a firm UN plan for international support

COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus

World Bank raises $100 billion for poor nations in boost for climate finance

Countries increased their contributions to the International Development Association in its largest replenishment yet, but experts warn rising inflation means a real-term cut

Why rich countries are “reluctant” on additional JETP coal-to-clean deals

UK and German officials have said there will likely be no more Just Energy Transition Partnerships, as the focus shifts to “country platforms” instead

Biden uses only Africa visit to promote “game changer” railway for copper and cobalt

The US is placing its critical minerals hopes in the Lobito Corridor project, which it says will also bring growth and jobs to Africa

Demonstrators at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling for "trillions" in new climate finance on the last day of negotiations. Explainer: What happened at COP29?

What was decided at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

From a controversial $300bn-a-year climate finance deal to stranded emissions-cutting talks and a new global carbon market, here are the main outcomes

Namibia uses COP29 climate summit to push for oil and gas investments

While Namibia says it can succeed where others have failed in using oil and gas to help its people, experts and campaigners are sceptical

In numbers: The state of the climate in 2024

At the start of COP29, new reports warn that 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record as global warming temporarily tops 1.5C and climate disasters surge

What happened at COP29 Day 1? Agenda fight and Brazil's NDC

COP29 Bulletin Day 1: Carbon market rules adopted, US reassures on emissions

UN climate summit kicks off in Baku, with governments approving carbon market rules and US climate envoy saying emissions to keep falling

Rich countries boost adaptation funding but debt concerns linger

Rich nations “on track” to double adaptation finance but huge gap persists

While adaptation funding jumped by about a quarter in 2022, a large share came as loans rather than grants, adding to developing-nations’ debt burdens