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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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Everything you need to know about La Niña, the climate phenomenon behind this year’s extreme weather - The Telegraph
Everything you need to know about La Niña, the climate phenomenon behind this year’s extreme weather The Telegraph
25 July 2024, 4:09pm
Canada is proposing to lead on climate – but it’s doubling down on oil - The Guardian
Canada is proposing to lead on climate – but it’s doubling down on oil The Guardian
25 July 2024, 3:53pm
Temperature extremes and records most affected by UK’s changing climate - Met Office
Temperature extremes and records most affected by UK’s changing climate Met Office
25 July 2024, 12:01am
Climate scientist sheds light on extreme weather as report released | ITV News - ITV News
Climate scientist sheds light on extreme weather as report released | ITV News ITV News
25 July 2024, 6:48pm
Climate activists block runways at Germany’s Frankfurt airport - Al Jazeera English
Climate activists block runways at Germany’s Frankfurt airport Al Jazeera English
25 July 2024, 9:08am
Climate activists step up direct action at European airports - Financial Times
Climate activists step up direct action at European airports Financial Times
25 July 2024, 12:58pm
Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways - Euronews
Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways Euronews
25 July 2024, 10:41am
Youth groups urge Kamala Harris to hold the line on climate change policy - Financial Times
Youth groups urge Kamala Harris to hold the line on climate change policy Financial Times
25 July 2024, 2:30pm
Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say - Reuters.com
Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say Reuters.com
26 July 2024, 6:43am
Govia Thameslink Railway: Rail company sets targets to combat climate change - BBC
Govia Thameslink Railway: Rail company sets targets to combat climate change BBC
25 July 2024, 6:03am
Labour’s climate plan: build, baby, build - POLITICO Europe
Labour’s climate plan: build, baby, build POLITICO Europe
25 July 2024, 3:57pm
Global Study Reveals a Powerful Hidden Way Trees Are Fighting Climate Change - ScienceAlert
Global Study Reveals a Powerful Hidden Way Trees Are Fighting Climate Change ScienceAlert
25 July 2024, 8:17am
A Comprehensive Review of Global Supervisory Climate Stress Tests - UNEP Finance Initiative
A Comprehensive Review of Global Supervisory Climate Stress Tests UNEP Finance Initiative
21 July 2024, 10:26pm
Flights resume after climate protesters block German runway - BBC.com
Flights resume after climate protesters block German runway BBC.com
25 July 2024, 5:00am
UK off track for Net Zero, say country’s climate advisors - Climate Change Committee
UK off track for Net Zero, say country’s climate advisors Climate Change Committee
18 July 2024, 12:03am
Measuring Progress: The Building Sector’s Response to the Climate Crisis - ArchDaily
Measuring Progress: The Building Sector’s Response to the Climate Crisis ArchDaily
26 July 2024, 8:30am
Vibrio bacteria in seafood: increased risk due to climate change and antimicrobial resistance - EFSA news
Vibrio bacteria in seafood: increased risk due to climate change and antimicrobial resistance EFSA news
23 July 2024, 1:00pm
US remains off track on climate pledge despite Biden green spending push - Financial Times
US remains off track on climate pledge despite Biden green spending push Financial Times
23 July 2024, 10:00am
‘Inexcusable’: should climate hypocrites get the petrostates label? - The Guardian
‘Inexcusable’: should climate hypocrites get the petrostates label? The Guardian
25 July 2024, 2:30am
UN attacks companies’ reliance on carbon credits to hit climate targets - Financial Times
UN attacks companies’ reliance on carbon credits to hit climate targets Financial Times
23 July 2024, 5:01am
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Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday.
22 July 2024, 1:00pm
The triple planetary crisis: Global Foresight Report reveals global shifts
Eight critical global shifts are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, pollution and waste, according to the new Global Foresight Report produced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released on Monday.
15 July 2024, 1:00pm
World News in Brief: Sand and dust storm scourge, Mali humanitarian update, moving education online
Dust levels worldwide decreased slightly in 2023 the UN’s weather and climate agency said on Friday, but they are still well above the long-term average in the worst-hit areas.
12 July 2024, 1:00pm
Earth’s hottest June on record
Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
8 July 2024, 1:00pm
Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has shown.
20 June 2024, 1:00pm
Stories from the UN Archive: BBC legend and UN Earth Champion
As communities across the planet celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June, we are taking you back to the 1950s when broadcaster extraordinaire Sir David Attenborough went from zoologist to climate activist, winning the UN’s highest environmental award.
5 June 2024, 1:00pm
Michael Bloomberg spotlights best steps now for urgent climate action
Michael Bloomberg is a business leader, the former three-time mayor of New York City and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for climate ambition and solutions. He is also an undisputed leader in combatting climate change.
5 June 2024, 1:00pm
There is an exit off ‘the highway to climate hell’, Guterres insists
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
5 June 2024, 1:00pm
UN News special coverage: Guterres issues hard-hitting call for climate action
That's a wrap for our live coverage of one of the most important speeches on climate change that António Guterres has made since becoming Secretary-General. Declaring that now is a "moment on truth" for climate action to keep the 1.5 degree limit in sight, he said it was time to mobilise and deliver, calling on countries to ban advertising by fossil fuel companies.
5 June 2024, 1:00pm
Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges
The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.
4 June 2024, 1:00pm
Cabo Verde beats back climate change through South-South cooperation
The small island developing State of Cabo Verde is fighting back against climate change with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
30 May 2024, 1:00pm
More climate funding needed to ‘transition from rhetoric to decisive action’
Climate action taken so far to help fund efforts in cash-strapped small island developing States (SIDS) “does not measure up to what has been said” in the wake of COP28 in Dubai last year.
29 May 2024, 1:00pm