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'Clearly unacceptable': EU unconvinced by COP29 compromise proposal

Azerbaijan’s first bid for a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations, though it says a ‘breakthrough’ is imminent.

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COP29: Negotiations come down to the wire on new climate finance goal

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Could a Trump presidency be an opportunity for Europe's green funds?

The US president-elect, a climate sceptic, is likely to hinder global progress on the green transition. Even so, there may be a silver lining for Europe.

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Azerbaijan promises late night compromise for climate finance goal

The COP29 presidency plans to release a draft agreement on a bitterly fought new climate finance goal in a bid to break the deadlock over who pays and how much.

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New ranking puts Denmark on top for climate performance

Authors of the ranking say the EU’s performance shows the effect of the Green Deal but more still needs to be done to cut the bloc’s fair share of greenhouse gas emissions.

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COP29: What happened on day eight of the UN climate conference?

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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European governments bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP29

According to a coalition of NGOs, the European Union's national delegations brought more than a hundred fossil fuel representatives with them to Baku for the UN climate conference.

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‘Tax the mega rich’: Who could foot the COP29 climate bill?

“It makes common sense to tax mega polluters and the mega-rich to ensure that we have the money needed for climate action at home and globally” according to one campaigner.

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COP29: Activists gather as progress on finance target slows

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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COP president Babayev optimistic about outcome after five days

A letter signed by global leaders and renowned climate scientists calls for reform of the COP process.

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Al Gore calls for reform of COP climate process

Former US vice-president now climate campaigner Al Gore said it is 'absurd' that the presidency of the UN climate talks is being repeatedly handed to petrostates, in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

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Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?

In partnership with Copernicus

2024 has shattered records: the hottest day, the hottest year, and the warmest decade ever. What does it mean for Europeans? Watch our live discussion with climate scientist Carlo Buontempo from Copernicus, live from our Brussels news hub.

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COP29: What happened on day five of the UN climate conference?

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Historic floods in Malaga leave city paralysed and thousands homeless

Malaga has been hit by its worst floods in decades, with relentless downpours causing widespread disruption.

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COP29: Is Net Zero possible?

Euronews spoke with a Vice-Chair of the IPCC and a leading expert in clean energy growth.

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'Finance Day' at COP29 galvanises debate about numbers

Small Island Developing States call for a new climate financing regime that does not aggravate their debt burden.

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Heavy rain causes flooding and destruction in Italy's Sicily region

Severe rainstorms lashed Sicily in southern Italy from Tuesday into Wednesday, sweeping cars out to sea and damaging homes.

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Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again

Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people.

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COP29: Regional European leaders join call for more adaptation funding

Local leaders could be the driving force behind plans that help their areas to survive extreme weather.

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Björk uses AI to recreate extinct animal calls for new Paris exhibit

Coinciding with the latest UN Climate Change Conference, Björk and French artist Aleph have designed a new sound installation that will recreate extinct animal calls. The installation will be presented in Paris as part of the forum “Biodiversity: Which culture for which future?”