Brazil to review Paris Agreement status, says Bolsonaro environment minister
Ricardo de Aquino Salles, a close ally of farming interests, was named as minister on Sunday, he said the conversation about global warming was ‘secondary’
Climate science on 1.5C erased at UN talks as US and Saudis step in
In a moment of drama in Poland, countries closed ranks against a push by oil producers to water down recognition of the UN’s report on the impacts of 1.5C warming
French senate ‘failed to heed’ UN science warning before protests
A major climate report in October found shifting to a green economy risked social disruption, but French senators told a scientist they were ‘powerless’ to respond
Twelve activists denied entry to Poland for UN climate summit, says campaign group
Members of Climate Action Network claimed the Polish authorities had blacklisted campaigners from eastern Europe and central Asia
Global alignment of climate plans pushed to 2041 in UN draft
Late start date for synchronising national climate plans shows complacency and risks dampening ambition, warn observers
UN climate finance rules ‘dragging’ amid fight over who reports what
Developing countries want to know how much aid is coming; rich countries worry about ‘constitutional constraints’, at Cop24 climate talks in Katowice
Polish trade union Solidarity rejects climate science consensus
In a joint statement with US denialist think-tank the Heartland Institute, Solidarity expressed scepticism of UN conclusions on the dangers of global warming
Japan bids for top climate finance job, citing $1.5bn contribution
As the biggest donor to the Green Climate Fund, Japan said it had a ‘responsibility’ to ensure it is run well
Macron suspends fuel tax hike in face of ‘worst protests since 1968’
Diesel policy reversal will not stop disruption, said protest leaders, who “want the whole baguette”
Poland calls for ‘solidarity’ with industrial workers in climate talks
Island leaders reacted strongly to the host country’s emphasis on workers, reminding them of their own dire predicament
Paris Agreement fight could push US out permanently, warn top Obama officials
A deal in Poland that draws a hard line between developed and developing countries may be unacceptable to future administrations – Democratic or Republican
Climate leadership collapse leaves UN chief with a daunting task
The coalition that built the Paris Agreement has broken down, leaving Patricia Espinosa with few powerful friends to call on to secure a deal in Katowice
France and China declare joint climate commitment at G20
The major economies promised to work together to set robust rules for the Paris Agreement sending a political boost ahead of crucial UN talks next week
Greenpeace threatens to sue coal utility in Poland
Activists are calling on PGE to phase out coal by 2030 and switch to clean energy, or face legal action
Nile countries prepare water monitoring system to fill data gaps
Officials hope the hydromet system will help neighbours along the world’s longest river to manage the pressures of population growth, infrastructure and climate change
France sets up independent climate council to advise government
Inspired by the UK’s Committee on Climate Change, the group of 13 experts will hold the government to account for aligning with the Paris Agreement
Brazil backs out of hosting 2019 UN climate summit
Following the election of Jair Bolsonaro as president, Brazil withdrew its offer to preside over Cop25, citing budgetary constraints and the political transition
European Commission sets out path to net-zero emissions by 2050
Net-zero emissions could boost the economy by 2% per year and cut energy imports by 70%, said climate commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete
Valley dams offer half a hope to drought-hit Ugandan herders
As temperatures rise, pastoralists in Karamoja travel further to find pasture, while the government’s preferred remedy fails under extreme drought
Miguel Arias Cañete: EU’s climate caterpillar looks to seal legacy
‘We will leave the European Union with a vision for the future,’ the commissioner tells CHN as he prepares to fight for net-zero emissions