Climate

Why Ireland would remain in ‘debt’ if it met its climate finance goal

Campaigners say it is still falling millions short, while richer countries have just missed a deadline for the new loss and damage fund.

02/02/2024

Earth News

Top climate takeaways from the UN's outlook for 2024

The United Nations releases an annual economic report and the climate crisis features heavily in this year's edition.

06/01/2024

Earth 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

Climate

Euroviews. America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously

Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations could follow suit, Abdoulie Ceesay writes.

11/12/2023

Earth News

Euroviews. A fresh approach at COP28 could help humanity turn the corner

It is time for every country and every leader to reach a consensus on a clear course towards tangible progress in global climate action, and come together at COP28 to deliver the necessary change. Our world will be watching, Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba writes.

01/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate damage fund

The European Union will make a “substantial” contribution to a new international fund for climate damages, the Commission announced today.

13/11/2023

Malaysia

Euroviews. Western nations could derail COP28 by usurping Loss and Damage Fund

Loss and damage might end up in the dustbin of failed climate efforts — and with it, any hope of the support much of the world needs to contend with climate change and keep our planet within 1.5 degrees, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad writes.

03/11/2023