Carbon offsets have patchy human rights record. Now UN talks erode safeguards
A new global carbon market could unleash finance for projects around the world. But protections for local communities were weakened in draft rules at Cop25
Irresistible Greta Thunberg meets immovable UN climate talks
Youth march on Madrid to demand real action, while diplomats remain deadlocked over climate rules and big emitters stay silent
Attempt to align global climate plans fails
No consensus could be found on whether new climate pledges should last five years, ten years or a mix of both as countries meet at UN talks in Madrid
Denmark adopts climate law to cut emissions 70% by 2030
New law binds Denmark to international climate process, including climate finance to developing countries
Chile delays emissions goal boost at its own UN climate talks
The presidency of Cop25 had planned to mark the conference by taking a leading role in raising ambition, but that announcement is now expected in 2020
Four myths about climate risk and financial systems in Latin America
Sponsored content: The Inter-American Development Bank shines a light on the responsibilities of the financial sector in fighting climate change
Assessing disaster and climate risk is a crucial step to project resilience
Sponsored content: Pre-emptive measures are key to strengthening disaster and climate change resilience in future infrastructure development projects
In depth: The EU’s plan to become the first climate-neutral continent
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
Leak reveals Brussels’ draft plan for European green deal
The document shows plans for a law enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective to be submitted by March 2020
Madrid climate talks to split nations into vanguard and laggard
In the wings of the Cop25 talks, hosts Spain and Chile will push governments to join a coalition of progressive nations pledging to raise their targets
UK leaders debate climate, with Boris Johnson replaced by ice sculpture
Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
Angela Merkel criticises EIB decision to ban gas lending
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
European Union climate investment lags behind US and China
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make “a tremendous effort” to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
Countries’ fossil fuel production plans inconsistent with Paris Agreement
A UN Environment report warns production of oil, gas and coal to 2030 is on track for warming way beyond 1.5C goal
EU 2020 budget boosts climate action spending
Parliament and members states have agreed to allocate 21% of next year’s budget to measures to address climate change
German ministers urge EU to take leading role at Cop25
Environment minister Svenja Schulze called on the EU to increase its climate ambition and lead by example
European Investment Bank ends lending to fossil fuel projects
EU finance ministers agreed to phase out EIB lending to unabated oil and gas projects, overcoming opposition from some member states in marathon board meeting
GCF partners with Chilean private equity firm as unrest continues
Board members call for reform to accreditation process after civil society warns of due diligence shortfalls
Stakeholders push for progress on France’s climate adaptation plans
Politicians, citizens and experts meet to discuss how and why France must invest more heavily in climate adaptation after report warns of major national impacts
IEA World Energy Outlook outlines 1.5C scenario
Observers warn the IEA’s projection is inconsistent with the world’s long-term sustainable development needs