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COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims
The head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says "everything" he is doing is centred on science.
4 December 2023, 1:38pm
How scientists are fighting climate-fuelled disease
As leaders gather in Dubai for the UN climate summit, experts say global warming is having a ‘profound effect' on health.
3 December 2023, 12:12am
Climate change: The young activists changing the sceptics' minds
Engaging with climate sceptics can be a challenge - but some people are trying to change their minds.
2 December 2023, 12:48am
COP28 president denies using summit for oil deals
A BBC report said the UAE planned to use its role as host of UN climate talks to strike oil and gas deals.
29 November 2023, 3:38pm
Climate summit in an oil state: can COP28 change anything?
The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world's most important climate summit.
29 November 2023, 5:32pm
What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The latest climate change summit follows a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
30 November 2023, 3:31pm
Poor countries win fight for climate cash at COP28
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber pulled off an unexpected victory securing long-awaited climate disaster help.
30 November 2023, 5:40pm
Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds
The UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, is breaking its own ban on gas flaring, the BBC finds.
28 November 2023, 2:14pm
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‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim - The Guardian
‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim The Guardian
20 December 2024, 4:12am
Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark youth climate ruling - BBC.com
Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark youth climate ruling BBC.com
19 December 2024, 5:13pm
President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office - Sky News
President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office Sky News
19 December 2024, 10:01am
Walmart pushes back climate change targets - Financial Times
Walmart pushes back climate change targets Financial Times
19 December 2024, 9:24pm
IPBES report sees climate, nature and food challenges interlinked - BBC
IPBES report sees climate, nature and food challenges interlinked BBC
17 December 2024, 1:00pm
More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi - DW (English)
More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi DW (English)
20 December 2024, 10:07am
Cold weather deaths are on the rise. Climate change could make people more susceptible - The Independent
Cold weather deaths are on the rise. Climate change could make people more susceptible The Independent
20 December 2024, 9:26pm
Climate change adaptation means rights for workers - Social Europe
Climate change adaptation means rights for workers Social Europe
20 December 2024, 9:54am
The Future Is Dry: Why Soil Is The Sexiest Climate Solution - Forbes
The Future Is Dry: Why Soil Is The Sexiest Climate Solution Forbes
20 December 2024, 11:47am
The facts about a planet facing climate disaster are clear. Why won’t this Labour government face them? - The Guardian
The facts about a planet facing climate disaster are clear. Why won’t this Labour government face them? The Guardian
20 December 2024, 12:00pm
Why climate-driven health issues are everyone's problem - World Economic Forum
Why climate-driven health issues are everyone's problem World Economic Forum
20 December 2024, 5:12pm
Climate Disasters - Rainforest Trust
Climate Disasters Rainforest Trust
20 December 2024, 2:10pm
Climate politics could be about to go into reverse - Financial Times
Climate politics could be about to go into reverse Financial Times
18 December 2024, 5:01am
Hope, evaporating: Climate change resilience under occupation in the West Bank - Norwegian Refugee Council
Hope, evaporating: Climate change resilience under occupation in the West Bank Norwegian Refugee Council
20 December 2024, 1:58pm
Integrating Action on Air Quality & Climate Change: A Guide for Local Authorities - AirQualityNews
Integrating Action on Air Quality & Climate Change: A Guide for Local Authorities AirQualityNews
20 December 2024, 3:30pm
Walmart Says to Miss Climate Targets as Green Challenges Mount - The Business of Fashion
Walmart Says to Miss Climate Targets as Green Challenges Mount The Business of Fashion
20 December 2024, 8:08pm
How your mind tricks you into ignoring the climate crisis - National Geographic
How your mind tricks you into ignoring the climate crisis National Geographic
20 December 2024, 2:37pm
After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to \"fragile\" Mayotte - Climate Home News
After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to "fragile" Mayotte Climate Home News
20 December 2024, 2:44pm
Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido - The Conversation
Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido The Conversation
20 December 2024, 5:45pm
Seven quiet breakthroughs for climate and nature in 2024 you might have missed - BBC.com
Seven quiet breakthroughs for climate and nature in 2024 you might have missed BBC.com
16 December 2024, 10:03am
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Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification
From planting a billion trees in Zimbabwe, in southern Africa, to exporting products from the moringa tree in Mali and developing a climate action-focused board game called “Rescuing Penguins," in Costa Rica, a group of young people has been recognized by the UN for making a positive impact in the fight to counter desertification, land degradation and drought.
4 December 2024, 12:00pm
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before UN world court
A record number of oral statements are expected to be presented to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as highly awaited public hearings on States’ legal obligations with respect to climate change got underway on Monday.
2 December 2024, 12:00pm
Live updates: UN tackles desertification, drought and land restoration
People around the world are facing devastating consequences as the land that supports livelihoods, helps to regulate climate and protect biodiversity becomes increasingly degraded due to climate change and mismanagement. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification is meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss how to regenerate the land and secure all of our futures. UN News app users can follow here.
2 December 2024, 12:00pm
What’s desertification? Experts hopeful devastating trend can be reversed
An area the size of Egypt, around 100 million hectares, of healthy and productive land is being degraded each year due to drought and desertification, which is being driven mainly by climate change and poor land management.
30 November 2024, 12:00pm
COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’
Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku. Developing nations who had sought over $1 trillion in assistance called the agreement “insulting” and argued it did not give them the vital resources they required to truly address the complexities of the climate crisis.
23 November 2024, 12:00pm
Preparing for climate chaos in Timor-Leste, one of the world’s most vulnerable nations
Timor-Leste, a young island nation in Southeast Asia, is particularly vulnerable to the ravages of the climate crisis. A combination of technology, community knowledge and UN support could help to ensure that casualties and damage are kept to a minimum, the next time extreme weather hits.
23 November 2024, 12:00pm
COP29 draft deal proposes wealthy nations give $250 billion in climate finance
A new draft finance deal delivered to harried negotiators in Baku on Friday – the final scheduled day for the UN climate talks that have been under way for the past two weeks – proposes rich countries commit $250 billion a year to help vulnerable nations cope with our warming planet and to accelerate the global switch to renewable energy.
22 November 2024, 12:00pm
COP29 countdown: Failure on climate finance ‘not an option’, says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a strong call to action as COP29 approaches its crucial conclusion in Baku, imploring world leaders and negotiators on Thursday to overcome their disagreements and reach an historic climate finance deal. “I sense an appetite for agreement,” he said.
21 November 2024, 12:00pm
Baku talks heat up: New climate finance deal, urban challenges in COP29 spotlight
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism.
20 November 2024, 12:00pm
New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever.
19 November 2024, 12:00pm
‘Breaking point’ reached on climate, while ‘outdated’ global system needs urgent reform: Guterres
In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action and reform of international institutions, warning that current systems are failing to meet global challenges.
19 November 2024, 12:00pm
COP29 gets boost from Rio as G20 leaders back scaling up climate finance from ‘billions to trillions’
The high-level diplomatic push for climate action shifted southward on Tuesday as G20 leaders meeting in Rio sent a clear signal to negotiating teams at stalled UN climate talks in Baku on the need to rapidly and substantially ‘scale up climate finance from billions to trillions from all sources.’
19 November 2024, 12:00pm
‘Cut the theatrics’: UN climate chief tells COP29 negotiators to focus on solutions as talks enter final week
As COP29 climate talks in Baku enter their final week, the UN climate chief told negotiators on Monday to “cut the theatrics,” get down to business and hammer out a new finance deal to compensate countries for climate-driven damages and pay for a clean-energy transition.
18 November 2024, 12:00pm
Ahead of G20 Summit in Brazil, Guterres urges bloc to take the lead on peace, climate and other challenges
The G20 group of developed economies must be at the forefront of global efforts to bring about peace, climate action, fairer international financial institutions and equitable access to emerging technologies, the UN Secretary-General said on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
17 November 2024, 12:00pm
