Latest climate change news
The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas
The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years – but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals
Human rights must be “at the core” of mining for transition minerals, UN panel says
The UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals launches principles to guide responsible, fair extraction of minerals for green value chains
British Airways plans to offset rising emissions by sprinkling crushed rocks
The airline will pay a UK company to carry out enhanced rock weathering, which speeds up natural carbon-absorbing processes
How to convince Beijing of the case for stronger climate targets
An ambitious NDC would boost China’s economy, win it recognition as a responsible global power – and keep its people safer from climate disasters
Green Climate Fund restructures, aiming to become donors’ “partner of choice”
GCF chief Mafalda Duarte tells Climate Home how she plans to boost the fund’s impact and position it to secure more resources
Bigger share of COP29 badges for Global South NGOs upsets rich-country groups
The UNFCCC has changed quota allocations for observers in a bid to address imbalance in regional representation
Relegating Africa to the world’s green mine is costing us
We have the resources, talent and need to develop supply chains for the energy transition that bring sustainable economic benefits for Africans
UN climate chief calls for “exponential changes” to boost investment in Africa
Action on clean energy and adaptation can be the single greatest opportunity to lift up African people and economies, Simon Stiell says
Belém’s electric bus controversy: a cautionary tale for COP30
A plan for new buses in the Brazilian city hosting the 2025 UN climate summit was held up by a political row that suggests the road to COP30 could get rocky
Delaying the EU’s anti-deforestation law is not an option
The EU’s new deforestation law was seen as a breakthrough in the global battle against forest loss, but it’s provoking fractious debate among governments and producers
As Pacific Islanders, we need climate action – not greenwashing – from Azerbaijan
As host of the COP29 summit, Baku must stop fossil fuel expansion, cut its emissions further, and work to deliver an ambitious climate finance goal
Verra axing of Shell’s rice-farming carbon credits in China fuels integrity fears
The carbon market standard found “serious” quality issues with the projects, prompting questions about their initial approval
Fossil fuel transition back in draft pact for UN Summit of the Future after outcry
The new text of a UN pact for the high-level event brings back a mention of the headline COP28 agreement
Leaders are cutting fossil fuel finance – next comes unlocking clean energy for all
While international public finance for coal, oil and gas has fallen by two-thirds, little of that money has gone to boost green energy in poorer countries
EU hit with lawsuit over green labelling of aviation and shipping investments
Environmental campaigners take the EU to court over the inclusion of fossil fuel-powered planes and ships in green taxonomy
How can governments tackle loss and damage at the national level?
As host of the board of the new UN L&D fund, the Philippines can set an example with its pioneering climate accountability bill
London airport expansion spotlights danger of “false hope” Jet Zero strategy
The UK government decided expansion is compatible with its plan to cut aviation emissions, raising questions about its reliance on unproven techno-fixes over reducing flights
Climate disasters challenge right to safe and adequate housing
Climate-proofing homes is now an essential response to regular extreme weather events and can help prevent displacement
Nepal says China withholds “essential” info on bursting Himalayan glacial lakes
Beijing has not kept promises to provide data on its lakes, hampering efforts to prevent flood disasters, a senior Nepali official says
In a world first, Grenada activates debt pause after Hurricane Beryl destruction
More creditors are agreeing to suspend debt payments in the wake of weather disasters, but experts say greater financial relief will be needed