Explaining climate clubs: Rich countries are turning to climate, industrial deals with ‘friendly’ countries
These multilateral deals are premised on cooperation between like-minded countries on industrial and climate policy, but are concerned with …
High road to Dubai COP28: Developing countries demand ambition on financial support in Bonn
There can be no discussion on enhancing mitigation ambition in developing country Parties without an accompanied discussion on enhancing …
United Nations International Maritime Organization agrees to reach net zero “by or around” 2050
Maritime shipping is responsible for 3% of global anthropogenic Greenhouse House Gas emissions, says the IPCC’s 2022 report
COP27: Switzerland wants ‘major emitters’ and big developing economies to do more on mitigation
Talks on the Mitigation Work Programme November 8 brought back memories of post-Paris mitigation politics, where rich countries asked all to …
Warming has changed Arctic forever; 2017 could be third hottest year on record: studies
In 2017, the Arctic continued to warm at double the rate of the global temperature increase
Climate-induced loss and damage continues to be neglected globally
Ever since inception, the executive committee of WIM has not been able to mobilise fund for addressing loss and damage in developing countries
Thirty Million, a documentary on Bangladesh and that sinking feeling
This documentary by Daniel Price and Adrien Taylor explores the adverse impact of climate change on Bangladesh' landscape, food security and …
Bonn climate meet kicks off implementation of Paris Agreement
This is the first all-party meet since the Paris Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015
A well-hatched plot
Indications are that India will be made the "fall guy". Developed countries will try at every step to propose changes in the 1992 convention, …
New ‘vulnerable nations’ bloc looks set to redraw the climate politics map
A new bloc of 'vulnerable' countries has emerged at the Paris climate talks—perhaps heralding the end of the old rich-poor geopolitical divide
Keep us in the room, urge observers at Bonn climate summit
ADP co-chairs barred observers from attending negotiations in spin-off groups after Japan said real negotiations cannot happen in front …
Ancient climate records back global warming predictions: report
Scientists studied relationship between CO2 levels and climate change of a warm phase in history to estimate how climate will respond to …
Carbon offsetting gives social benefits worth US $664 per tonne: study
Businesses that are voluntarily offsetting their emissions are having a bigger impact on society than perceived, says study by Imperial College London
Heat stress fuels migration in Pakistan
Adaptation to high temperatures should be an important part of climate change combat plan, says a research based on data collected from within …
World to need 10 bln-plus more cooling machines: Report
Energy-efficient cooling can help avoid the equivalent 460 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere
New IPCC report will strengthen science on links between biodiversity loss, climate change: UNEP
The report, which is in the final stages of production, will be released February 28
COP27: African countries launch ‘game-changing’ carbon credits initiative
Target to provide 300 million carbon credits every year by 2030
NASA analysis estimates unavoidable rise in ocean levels in the future
Melting of polar ice sheets has the potential to accelerate the rise in sea levels
Small country, big example
St. Lucia shows the way at a meeting of politicians and NGOs that was sponsored by the Global Commons Institute, GLOBE, CSE, Climate Network …
Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?
The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring
African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem
Re-balancing the carbon equation so African cities urbanise sustainably requires immediate and major investments in infrastructure
Africa Climate Summit: Youth and children demand climate justice, call for action now
Africa Youth Climate Assembly emphasises need for collaborative and immediate action in a declaration, reflects urgency echoed in …
Rising to the climate call: How to tackle the impact
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Asia has faced more disasters than any other continent since 1970
A Centre for Science and Environment analysis shows that the number of natural disasters reported in developing countries has increased
Are we moving towards an 'equitable' climate deal in Paris?
In the wake of recent draft text playing down ‘equity’, the upcoming Bonn conference will be much more crucial