International agreements

World News

Albania court rules that migration deal with Italy can go ahead

Thirty Albanian lawmakers attempted to block the deal’s ratification by referring it to the Constitutional Court.

29/01/2024

Green News

Here’s what 5 previous climate deals tell us about the COP28 consensus

Some of the most important decisions from previous climate talks tell us a lot about the chances that the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels will be successful

15/12/2023

Green News

COP28: Landmark deal signals 'beginning of the end' for fossil fuels

After days of negotiations and uncertainty, the draft text was quickly approved this morning at COP28.

13/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 12 of the UN climate conference?

Today was the scheduled end of talks but after a 'disappointing' draft text was released by the presidency, we're heading into overtime.

12/12/2023

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan vow to 'normalise relations' and exchange POWs

In a joint statement released on Thursday, Armenia and Azerbaijan announced plans to "reach a peace treaty on the basis of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity."

07/12/2023

Green News

Trust us to manage climate funds ourselves, Indigenous Peoples ask

Amid lofty climate finance pledges, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are fighting to be involved in decisions about their territories.

05/12/2023

Italy

Meloni and Sunak join forces to combat illegal immigration in Europe

The two leaders, who have both made fighting illegal immigration a priority for their respective governments, have announced they will work together on cutting back on migrant arrivals in Europe.

06/10/2023

Kosovo

Kosovo demands EU condemn Serbia's 'breach' of international agreement

Kosovo's Foreign Ministry has urged the EU to condemn Serbia's perceived violation of a recently agreement.

26/04/2023

China

China and Iran strengthen cooperation amid Western pressure

Xi Jingping and Ebrahim Raisi meet in Beijing, where China expressed support for Iran in the face of Western sanctions over the country's nuclear development, and tensions over Russia and Chinese balloons.

15/02/2023

Europe News

Brussels recommends EU-wide exit from controversial energy treaty

France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Poland are among those who had advocated an exit from the contentious agreement.

07/02/2023

Nature

COP15: Cautious success or abject failure? The experts weigh in

COP15's ’unprecedented’ international deal to protect nature is hopeful but not without flaws.

20/12/2022

No Comment

Protesters for end of controversial migrant deal between Italy and Lib

The deal has been criticised over alleged poor treatment of migrants at detention centres in North Africa.

27/10/2022

Israel

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' US-brokered maritime border deal

The agreement would mark a major breakthrough in relations between the countries which have been formally at war since 1948 — but obstacles remain.

11/10/2022

Climate

What can the historic CFC ban teach us about the climate emergency?

When the hole in the ozone layer was discovered within four years a solution was found, can't we do the same for climate change?

16/09/2021

Green News

What is the G7 and why is it a crucial moment for the climate crisis?

The G7 are under pressure to make commitments on climate in Cornwall this weekend.

11/06/2021

Nature

Treaty offers a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to protect the high seas

Scientists from around the world are calling on world leaders to protect the unprotected half of our planet.

04/06/2021

Green News

What to expect from Biden's Earth Day climate summit this week

Ahead of COP26 in November, the Leaders Summit on Climate is being held to discuss environmental solutions.

19/04/2021

Green News

Will COP26 have to be postponed again?

Some sources say the international climate talks could be pushed back again or see radical changes.

01/04/2021

Turkey

Protests in Turkey after Erdogan ditches treaty protecting women

President Erdogan's announcement of Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has been brought outrage across Europe.

21/03/2021

Turkey

Erdogan pulls Turkey out of treaty protecting women from violence

Women's rights groups have called for protests after the Turkish president issued a decree annulling the country’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention.

20/03/2021