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Bolsonaro’s Davos speech promised anguish in indigenous lands
Presenting an acceptable Brazil to global investors, the president failed to mention measures he has taken that are already fuelling violence in indigenous lands
Brazil’s natural resources open for business, says Bolsonaro
In first overseas speech, president says he will strike balance between environment and “much-needed economic development”
Davos elite looks to ‘Globalisation 4.0’ to stem climate change
Business leaders say the next wave of globalisation must create social benefits as well as provide technical solutions to climate change
Six big questions as Brazil’s new president heads to Davos
After months of rhetoric and speculation, what Jair Bolsonaro will actually deliver for Brazil’s people and the Amazon will hinge on these questions
The ‘laughing matter’ of Australia’s relationship with the Pacific
The Fijian PM used the Australian leader’s visit to call out his promotion of fossil fuels, showing Scott Morrison is on the wrong side in the Pacific as well as at home
Under fire, France’s ‘King Macron’ surveys nation on climate policy
After two months of disruption, the president seeks public input on four national issues, but gilets jaunes protestors are sceptical
Two Koreas build green cooperation
As part of broader thawing of relations, the north and south are working together in the fight against a tree-killing worm
MPs call to expand post-Brexit green programme across whole government
Indications that Britain’s new environmental watchdog will be government-funded raise questions about its independence, the National Audit Office said
Brazil downgrades climate diplomacy in Bolsonaro shake-up
Environment made subservient to “national sovereignty” in a foreign ministry restructure under climate sceptic Ernesto Araújo
Empty car shows and stalled solar as sanctions keep Iran dirty
Innovation flees after Trump reimposes sanctions, environmentalists and government say that puts the country on a dangerous path
¿Quién debería ser el campeon climático del 2019?
Al contar con la presidencia de la CMNUCC en 2019, Chile enfrenta enormes desafíos y tendrá que usar todas las herramientas disponibles, incluido el subutilizado rol de campeón climático.
UK anti-pollution drive undermined by leaving EU, say campaigners
As he launches new restrictions on pollution secretary Michael Gove says Brexit is a chance to go greener, but NGOs worry the regulatory bite is missing
Stoke’s potteries backed remain, now they want May’s deal to reshape climate policy
As the PM visits the pro-Brexit heartland, the major industry, once overwhelmingly against leaving, sees an opportunity to lighten the burden of EU carbon pricing
Seven EU nations miss climate and energy plan deadline
Bulgaria, Greece and Spain among countries that fail to present plans to the EU, while Germany submits only a ‘provisional’ version
Who should be 2019’s climate champion?
Chile faces huge challenges as 2019’s UN climate presidency, it will need to use every tool available, including the underused climate champion role
Departing World Bank chief leaves climate job unfinished
Jim Kim reformed world’s largest development lender, but it continues to finance fossil fuels and his climate legacy could be challenged if the US chooses his successor
Chile issues 2019 wildfire warning amid heat forecasts
As massive fires burn in the centre of Chile, dry, windy predictions for the summer mean 70,000 hectares could be lost, the government warns
Carbon clubs turn national self-interest into climate action
How did Poland, one of Europe’s strongest advocates for coal power, end up with one of the world’s strongest carbon prices?
EU reaches coal subsidy phase-out deal – with caveat for Poland
In late-night talks, negotiators agreed to end backdoor subsidies to coal generators, with some leeway for the most coal-dependent member state
China open to ‘uniform’ climate rules, sidestepping old allies
Shift comes as EU and China hastily draft proposals to break an impasse on the toughest issues at UN climate talks in Poland