Now playing Next state of the union From COP27 to EU spending rules, here are the top stories of the week
Now playing Next Green News Over 600 fossil fuel lobbyists registered at COP27 climate talks “Those perpetuating the world's fossil fuel addiction should not be allowed through the doors of a climate conference”, campaigners say. 10/11/2022
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation COP27: How technology plays a role in the climate change negotiations As the political talks continue at the COP27 in Egypt, side events are discussing how big tech can play a role at the climate negotiating table. 10/11/2022
Now playing Next Nature Finance industry is making ‘zero progress’ on COP26 pledges On finance day at COP27, Global Witness reveals that one of COP26’s biggest financial commitments is being dangerously undermined. 10/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Dash for gas following invasion of Ukraine jeopardises climate goals Planned oil and gas projects could emit 10 per cent of the world's remaining carbon budget. 10/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News COP27: 5 key takeaways as finance comes under fire on day 4 From funds for Egypt's coral reefs to criticism around unfulfilled net zero pledges, here’s the latest from the UN climate conference. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News ‘African COP’: Continent centre stage at UN climate conference The world's richest nations have already failed to fulfil a $100 billion-a-year pledge in climate change funding. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Fossil fuel emissions could be ‘3 times higher’ than producers claim Accurate emissions reporting is crucial for fighting the climate crisis. But oil and gas producers are ‘overlooking’ key data, a new report claims. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Nature Egypt’s famous coral reefs get a funding boost at COP27 Sharm El Sheikh’s reefs are far more than just a backdrop to the climate conference - they’re a globally important ecosystem. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News European countries join international wind energy alliance The alliance plans to expand wind energy on a large scale, in a short time and at a competitive price. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News COP27: World 'burning up faster' than it can recover, says Pakistan PM Sharif argued Pakistan exemplifies the extreme vulnerability of nations in the developing world. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Climate campaigners protest at COP27 despite restrictive rules Protest is limited at the climate conference in Sharl El Sheikh with actions confined to a designated area. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News ‘Effective climate policy’ impossible without peace, says Zelenskyy "Effective climate policy" is impossible "without peace on Earth", said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at COP27 on Tuesday. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees stricter rules for greenhouse gas emission cuts The new rules will apply to road and domestic maritime transport, buildings, agriculture, waste and small industries which are collectively responsible for about 60% of the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Egypt Global north must follow EU and pledge funds to south — von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on northern countries to follow the EU's example of committing to climate funding for the global south. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News COP27: 5 key takeaways as World Leaders Summit continues in Egypt Debates over loss and damage are heating up while reports released today reveal the true cost of climate breakdown. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Developing countries ‘need $2 trillion climate funding a year by 2030' The climate crisis disproportionately impacts developing countries. A new report has put a price tag on the climate financing they need. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Billionaires generate million times more emissions than most people 125 ultra-wealthy individuals emit the equivalent greenhouse gas emissions of 85 million cars in a year. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News COP27: UN sets out ‘how to guide’ on net zero pledges UN chief António Guterres said there were many issues with net zero pledges and "loopholes wide enough to drive a truck through". 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News COP27 must be about implementing climate promises - Michel Charles Michel stressed that climate change is "the challenge of our generation" and that only international cooperation can solve it. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Tax Big Oil, small island nations demand at COP27 Leaders from island nations have pointed out that in the first six months of the year, oil giants made more than enough money to cover the cost of climate damages. 08/11/2022