The formula for allocating SDRs, an invaluable source of funding, was agreed in 1944 and channels the most money to the richest nations.
It is a truism that the countries and citizens that face the…
At the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the creation of Alterra, an investment vehicle that aims to mobilise $250…
While the Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville ended without any major announcements last October, the Congo is delighted that France, the European Union (EU) and other development partners committed…
The African Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) was the focus of discussions at the high-level panel on financing adaptation to climate change in Africa. The workshop, held on 1 December 2023 at…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia alone hold almost 80% of the world's cobalt reserves. These large reserves position Africa at the forefront of the growing market for electric…
"A declaration on health and climate. It's about time, at a time when climate change is increasingly threatening human physical, mental and physiological health. The text, drawn up by the United Arab…
Brazilian head of state Lula da Silva and the COP28 presidency have announced a commitment of $1.7 billion from the international community. The pledge, made at the World Summit on Climate Action on…
Gender inequality is one of the shortcomings of the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28). The meeting, chaired by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), continues until 12 December, with…
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the commercial bank Rawbank is to provide $20 million to finance the energy transition and forest protection. The announcement was made from Dubai, where the…
In sub-Saharan Africa, CO2 emissions from transport rose by 75% between 2000 and 2016, including a 153% increase in cities in Ghana, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
At the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the creation of Alterra, an investment vehicle that aims to mobilise $250…
Jim Chalmers has signalled the Albanese government is open to considering sweeping reforms being championed by industry superannuation funds to unlock billions in private capital to fund Australia’s…
The UK government is likely to miss its targets under the Paris climate agreement by a wide margin, analysis shows, dealing a devastating blow to Britain’s standing on the international stage.
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached record levels again in 2023, as experts warned that the projected rate of warming had not improved over the past two years.
The world is on track to…
For Muskan, the arrival of summer in Delhi is the “beginning of hell”. As temperatures in her cramped, densely populated east Delhi neighbourhood often soar above 45C (113F), she dreams of only one…
If fossil fuel companies are serious about tackling the climate crisis, they could contribute to funds for poor and vulnerable countries stricken by its effects, Spain’s environment minister has said.
Wrapping up another day of Cop28 in Dubai, the main event was Sultan Al Jaber, the summit president, calling a surprise press conference.
He called the presser after the Guardian reported he had…
Wolfgang Cramer’s first involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was in the 90s. He worked on the second assessment report, delivered in 1995, which affirmed the science of…
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