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COP29: Albania PM goes off script to ask 'What on Earth are we doing?'

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

Europe News

There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA affairs director tells Euronews

UN aid agency's Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical and called on all sides to respect civilian safe zones.

Green News

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

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

World News

UN warns famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza

With virtually no food allowed into northern Gaza for the past month, tens of thousands of Palestinians under Israeli siege are rationing their last lentils and flour to survive.

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Nature

COP16 ends in failure despite all indicators for nature ‘blinking red’

There were some breakthroughs for Indigenous peoples and on genetic data, but the Cali conference did not deliver on time.

Green News

6 European countries lead the way with new biodiversity funding

Green groups say it’s an “okay start” but many more nations need to step up with finance for nature.

World News

Israel passes law to restrict UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza

The legislation, which wouldn’t take effect immediately, risks collapsing the already fragile aid distribution process at a moment when the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening and Israel is under increased US pressure to ramp up aid.

Climate

Current climate plans put world on track for 3.1C of warming, UN warns

Governments need to step up with stronger NDCs, the report says, while highlighting the role of solar, wind and forests.

Lebanon

Why the survival of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon matters for Europe

As the Israeli army continues to pressure the UN peacekeepers to abandon southern Lebanon, the international community remains seemingly hesitant in its response, turning UNIFIL into a should-I-stay-or-should-I-go mission.

The Big Question

Waste not, want not: Is sustainable industry viable?

The UN’s Christophe Yvetot discusses the importance of solidarity in achieving the SDGs.

Nature

COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off

The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes?

Lebanon

German peacekeeping warship shoots down drone off Lebanese coast

Following shelling by the Israeli army, UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon have become increasingly tense.

Europe News

Two injured in Israeli attack on UN's Lebanon peacekeeping base

Multiple UN Blue Helmets were injured after Israeli Forces fired at the UNIFIL mission's Naqoura base.

Europe News

Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU — analyst

Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results.

Green News

EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge

The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia.

USA

Biden says he will not support an Israeli attack on Iran nuclear sites

The White House spoke with G7 leaders, including foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, to discuss a coordinated response to Iran's attack on Israel.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Zelenskyy's attempts to drum up new support

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the crucial visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., the latest economic forecast by the EBRD and attempts to support the struggling German car industry.

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon continue despite calls for ceasefire

Israel's military chief said Wednesday they were preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel.

USA

European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform

The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.'

Economy

Denmark raises aid pledge to World Bank's low-income countries fund

Denmark, one of 52 countries funding development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join it in tackling the 'most pressing development and climate challenges' facing the world today.