Cop27 tees up speed dating for climate investment deals
Sharm el-Sheikh talks are expected to approve a series of matchmaking events between investors, governments and project developers
Republican gains quash hopes of US delivering on climate finance
The results of the US midterm elections make it harder for president Joe Biden to meet his promise to developing countries
EU opens the door to a loss and damage facility – if China pays
Frans Timmermans gave the strongest signal yet the EU is willing to consider a fund for climate victims – but no decision this year
Lula charms UN climate summit, bringing hope for rainforests
Brazil’s president-elect got a hero’s welcome at Cop27, where he met with climate envoys from the US and China
Rich nations, banks pledge $20bn for Indonesia’s coal-to-clean switch
The US and Japan led on mobilising finance to retire Indonesian coal plants and scale up renewables, in a deal announced in Bali
‘Complete contradiction’: Egypt burns dirtier fuel to sell more gas to Europe
The Cop27 host has increased its use of mazut, a heavy fuel oil, in power stations, despite its harmful impact on health and the environment
Biden and Xi unshackle Cop27 climate teams to formalise talks
Both presidents agreed on the G20 sidelines climate action was in their common interest, despite tensions over Taiwan’s status
‘Oil and gas trade show’ promotes carbon capture at Cop27
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber every national delegation at Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks, keeping talks of a phaseout at bay
German, US cash aims to cut Egypt’s gas use and boost exports
Egypt has agreed to consider a net zero target and speed up renewable deployment with the multimillion dollar package
Latin America closes ranks at Cop27 around climate finance
Debt and climate shocks, combined with political shifts, have united historically left- and rightwing countries behind common asks
UN cancels African energy finance initiative over fraudster’s role
The UN Economic Commission for Africa is reviewing its private sector partners after learning of NJ Ayuk’s criminal record
Vulnerable nations publish climate spending wish-lists
Over 30 countries are putting together “prosperity plans” – but their priorities are not always the same as funders’
John Kerry’s offsets plan sets early test for UN net zero standards
The US special envoy wants to use carbon credits to speed up the clean energy transition – but experts are sceptical the scheme can meet best practice.
Vulnerable nations: Tax fossil fuels to rebuild after climate destruction
US climate envoy John Kerry said he “found a lot of agreement” with Barbados leader Mia Mottley on what needs to happen to address climate damages
UN gives platform to convicted fraudster lobbying for African gas
Cameroonian lawyer NJ Ayuk is leading the UN-backed Team Energy Africa, despite a criminal record and alleged involvement in money laundering
‘Toxic cover-up’: UN blasts oil majors’ fake net zero pledges
To make net zero claims, firms must stop investing in new fossil fuel production, a UN-appointed taskforce recommends
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As Glasgow forest pledge turns to action, most signatories drop out
Russia, Indonesia and DRC are among the tree-rich nations not signed up to a Cop27 partnership for delivering forest protection
South Africa pitches $84bn plan to shift from coal to clean energy
President Cyril Ramaphosa set out a 200-page investment plan ahead of Cop27 climate talks, urging partners to finance his vision
European nations delay fossil fuel finance ban, blaming energy crisis
The Netherlands is breaching a promise to end international finance for fossil fuels this year as Italy and Germany show signs of backsliding