Vanuatu pursues new UN resolution to turn ICJ climate opinion into action
The Pacific island nation, which led a campaign for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to clarify states’ climate duties, said the legal opinion must not be “left on paper”
UN climate chief says new national climate plans will fall short on emissions cuts
With 2035 targets expected be too weak to meet global goals to limit warming, the UN’s Simon Stiell says COP30 should focus on how countries can speed up delivery of their plans
In new book, WRI chief argues for climate optimism despite obstacles
Ani Dasgupta tells Climate Home the UN climate process is working, but politicians must do more to champion the benefits of green growth and get everyone on board for a system-wide economic transition
COP bureau meeting ends in stalemate as Brazil insists Belém logistics can work
A UN survey this month showed a majority of nations had yet to book hotels in Belém due to high costs, raising concerns about lower participation at the climate summit
COP30 president prepares for clash of views on how to respond to NDCs
With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambition
ICJ ruling expected to shape US climate lawsuits in defiance of Trump
The US administration’s efforts to roll back policies on clean energy and emissions cuts go against the top court’s opinion, which could be used by lawyers to fight back
EU-China climate statement shows joint resolve in face of US desertion
While the two powers made no new commitments, experts say the cooperation agreement reaffirms their climate leadership ahead of COP30
Bonn bulletin: Developing nations call for adaptation finance to triple by 2030
The chair of the Least Developed Countries group called for a new and more ambitious goal for adaptation finance
Is the world’s big idea for greener air travel a flight of fancy?
Suspicions of fraud, ‘ridiculous’ data and a dearth of supplies – our investigation exposes the flaws in the airline industry’s big green hope: sustainable aviation fuel
Bonn Bulletin: Climate talks delayed by agenda fight
Start of mid-year negotiations held up by push to add finance for developing countries and trade measures as formal discussion items
Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action
Experts say that despite dismissing the lawsuit, the ruling sets a precedent by confirming that climate science can establish legal liability for the damage caused by emissions
UN, Germany say tackling climate crisis is path to economic and national security
Top diplomats urge governments gathered at conferences in Berlin to seize the opportunities offered by a green transition to shore up growth and peace
Global tax on shipping emissions faces choppy waters despite growing support
A proposed levy gains new backers at IMO talks in London this week, but big emerging economies argue it will hit developing nations hard
Green Climate Fund looks at capital-market borrowing to meet COP29 goal
A GCF official says the fund needs new sources of money but campaigners worry the move could undermine climate justice
What Trump’s second term means for climate action in the US and beyond
The new president is expected to exit the Paris Agreement, slash climate finance and wage war on science – but clean energy may get an easier ride
Record-hot 2024 shows world must adapt to extremes, says EU climate service
With global warming topping the key limit of 1.5C last year, adapting to worsening climate impacts has become a “necessity”, top scientist warns
2024: A year of extreme heat and growing climate danger
This year is set to be the hottest on record – but scientists say there’s still time to limit temperature rise and harm from climate impacts
Fractious COP29 lands $300bn climate finance goal, dashing hopes of the poorest
After fiery talks, a new post-2025 goal was adopted but some developing nations dismissed it as too small to meet their needs amid growing climate stress
Adaptation Fund head laments “puzzling” lack of pledges at COP29
Even as leaders highlight the urgency of protecting people from more extreme weather and rising seas, they have been reluctant to pay up at COP29 for the measures needed
COP29 Bulletin Day 1: Carbon market rules adopted, US reassures on emissions
UN climate summit kicks off in Baku, with governments approving carbon market rules and US climate envoy saying emissions to keep falling
G20 waters down experts’ climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act
A report by top economists on finance for climate action was weakened after feedback from G20 nations, even as the UN says they must all slash emissions
As COP Troika dithers on 1.5C-aligned climate plans, experts set the bar high
UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil have promised NDCs compatible with the safest warming limit in the Paris Agreement – but it’s not clear what they mean
UN climate chief warns of “two-speed” global energy transition
Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables
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