US-led alliance wins a year’s delay in adoption of green shipping deal
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework will be up for approval again in October 2026, after the US and Saudi Arabia persuaded countries not to vote on it as planned
US, Saudi-led alliance plunges green shipping deal into doubt
A group of mainly oil-reliant nations wants to make it more difficult for the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework to be adopted at London talks
Loss and damage fund will launch call for proposals at COP30
The fund will ask for projects to be submitted which address the loss and damage caused by climate change in developing countries
Mottley’s “legally binding” methane pact faces barriers, but smaller steps possible
A group of countries acting nationally on methane is more likely than a global Montreal Protocol-style deal as proposed by Barbados’ leader – at least to start
Global renewables goal slips off course after Trump, China moves
The IEA downgrades its forecast for renewables growth due to the US cutting renewable tax credits and China’s electricity market reforms
Russia justifies fossil gas use by citing contentious COP28 loophole
In Dubai two years ago, Russia pushed for a clause on “transitional fuels” which its new UN climate plan uses to justify gas consumption
As China and EU disappoint, prospects of meeting 1.5C climate target fade
After Donald Trump’s tirade against global climate action earlier this week, many campaigners were hoping for a more robust response from the European Union and China
At climate summit, UN chief urges countries to go “much further, much faster” on NDCs
With about 120 leaders and ministers speaking in New York, the pressure is on for stronger climate action plans to rein in global warming, with the world off track to meet Paris Agreement goals
Fact-checked: Trump’s UN tirade against renewables, climate deals and environmentalists
The US president’s outspoken speech was littered with a string of misleading or false statements – many about efforts to fight climate change
Brazil’s call for COP trade forum gets lukewarm response
After disputes over whether to include thorny trade issues on the agenda of global climate talks, the COP30 presidency proposes a separate arena to discuss them
EU ministers fail to agree climate targets, raising risk leaders will weaken them
EU countries’ leaders make decisions based on unanimity, potentially allowing laggards to block ambition on climate targets
IEA says some oil and gas projects must shut early to meet 1.5C limit
To keep global warming to 1.5C and avoid oversupply of oil and gas, the International Energy Agency says some high-cost production will need to be closed down ahead of time
Industry says carbon capture still an expensive last resort to cut emissions
Carbon capture players told a recent global conference that the technology remains a costly way to reduce CO2 and needs more government support
Bureaucracy stops Belém residents from listing rooms on official COP30 platform
Government restrictions mean only real estate agencies with more than 40 properties can list on the official COP30 accommodation platform
Support grows for COP30 ‘just transition’ talks to address critical minerals
Developing nations want minerals production and energy access – not just fossil fuel workers – to be included in discussions on a fair low-carbon transition
Brazil insists it will host COP30 in Belém, despite accommodation worries
A document sent to COP bureau members by the Brazilian hosts says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available
After floods and failed harvests, Korean farmers sue state power utility for damages
Six farmers are seeking compensation from South Korea’s KEPCO, arguing its fossil fuel emissions have contributed to economic and emotional harm
Oil states accused of using scare tactics in bid to sink green shipping deal
Saudi Arabia, Iran and other oil-reliant countries are campaigning to stop the adoption of the IMO’s Net-zero Framework in October
Top UN court paves way to lawsuits over inadequate climate finance
The International Court of Justice has advised that the level of climate finance given to developing countries must be compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5C
Banks told to dump fossil fuels to meet new net zero standard
The Science Based Targets initiative says that, to be 1.5C-aligned, financial institutions must stop funding firms that are expanding fossil fuel production and use
World’s top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis
International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system
Brazil offers COP30 cruise ship rooms and cost caps, but negotiators remain unhappy
While some developing countries can book rooms on two cruise ships at $220 a night, others will have to pay up to $600 in a process criticised as “opaque”
Rich nations accused of delaying loss and damage fund with slow payments
Wealthy countries have handed over less than half of what they promised to the loss and damage fund for victims of climate change
Scientists hail rapid estimate of climate change’s role in heat deaths as a first
Researchers pinpoint the death toll from last month’s heatwave in Europe, and say nearly two-thirds of the deaths were linked to the effects of climate change