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Green News

India urges rich countries to pay up for mounting climate change costs

In 2009, a coalition of economically developed countries - including the USA, France, Germany, and the UK - pledged to give climate change-impacted nations $100 billion per year by 2020. The pledge has not been met.

Europe News

EU leaders head to COP27 as countries switch from gas to coal

The EU intends to urge other countries to "close the book on unabated coal" and put an end to "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidises.

Green News

Norway strengthens emissions targets ahead of COP27

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that there was no doubt that the target would require a lot of effort from the country.

Tech News

Web Summit 2022: Ukraine, crypto clampdown and climate on agenda

The tech elite is returning to the Portuguese capital for Europe’s largest technology event which opens its doors again.

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Climate

The European leaders heading to COP27 as Sunak U-turns after backlash

There’s a lot of talk about which world leaders and famous faces will step into the spotlight at Sharm el-Sheikh.

Green News

COP27 will be ‘controlled and curated,’ activists warn

Climate campaigners are unlikely to be able to protest and rally freely at the November 6-18 climate summit.

Green News

What is COP27 and why is it so important?

We answer the most pressing questions about this year’s UN climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Climate

Greta Thunberg isn’t going to COP27. Here’s why

Speaking during the launch of her new book, Thunberg echoed the concerns of social activists on Egypt’s human rights situation.

The Dialogue

An Arab rising: Climate activist paving the way greener for the next generation

In partnership with Media City

Environmental campaigner Neeshad Shafi talks to The Dialogue ahead of COP27 in Egypt.

Climate

‘Our food systems are broken’: Can COP27 help fix agriculture?

For the first time at the UN climate conference, a food pavilion will help put agroecology and other solutions on the agenda.

Green News

Our health is at the ‘mercy’ of fossil fuel addiction, scientists warn

Infectious disease, toxic air pollution and food security are among the global crises being made worse by our reliance on fossil fuels.

Green News

Euroviews. View: We need to listen to vulnerable nations about loss and damage

Finding a solution for loss and damage will provide new pathways for investments into sustainable development for the global community.

Green News

EU countries seek common stance on climate compensation ahead of COP27

Developing countries say COP27 must establish a fund to support countries struck by climate impacts.

Green News

COP27 to ‘amplify the youth’s voice’  with new children’s platform

The Children and Youth Pavilion will be positioned front and centre in the Blue Zone, where world leaders enter negotiations.

Green News

As fatal floodwaters recede, Pakistan is facing €40 billion in damages

The UN has revised its appeal for aid five-fold, as new assessments show an urgent need for long-term help into next year.

Green News

UK admits its net zero strategy is unlawful - here’s why

A revised strategy is due by March, which could include decarbonising buildings, aviation, industry, agriculture, and land use.

Climate

7 big questions for Egypt’s chief climate negotiator ahead of COP27

In an exclusive Q&A, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr lays out Egypt's ambitions for the UN climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nature

Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface

Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean.

Green News

Climate campaigners ‘baffled’ by COP27 Coca-Cola sponsorship

A petition has been created calling for an end to all corporate sponsorships at UN conferences like COP27.

Green News

Denmark becomes first to pledge funding for climate ‘loss and damage’

The government said it was ‘grossly unfair’ that those least responsible for climate change were forced to foot the bill for the consequences. Will other countries now do the same?