Security is tight around Rio for the G20 summit. Photo: Mauro PIMENTEL / AFPSource: AFP G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. US President Joe Biden will attend his last […]
This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, has been overshadowed by Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election—an outcome that almost guarantees that Washington will back out of its international climate commitments. Election aside, an air of unease has loomed over the climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, a country that relies […]
Technological solutions must be scaled up to reach those who need them the most. Imagine how many lives could be saved if, for example, NASA’s latest AI model for the prediction of extreme weather was available in remote parts of the Global South. More importantly, we must empower women. This means funding climate education, which […]
Getty Images Dr. Jane Goodall with her toy monkey, Mr. H, a decades-long travel companion With her signature shawl draped over her shoulders and silver hair pulled back from her face, Jane Goodall exudes serenity – even over our slightly blurry video call. In a Vienna hotel room, a press team and a small group […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Weekly roundup of local and international climate change news for the week of Nov. 11 to Nov. 17, 2024. Published Nov 16, 2024 • Last updated 10 minutes ago • 11 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. […]
BOLOGNA, Italy—Citing the “multiple and worrying” effects of climate change in agricultural systems around the globe, agricultural technology experts gathered at the 46th annual EIMA International Exhibition raised the need to step up strategies for adaptation, including the use of machinery and innovative techniques. “Agriculture is the first victim of climate change, since agricultural activities […]
When it was put to him that Australia was expected to set its 2035 plan next year, he again emphasised the earlier target. “We’re committing to our 2030 target. It’s legislated. 2030 comes before 2035, and we’re very focused on delivering, and we’re on track to delivering that target,” he said. The government will not […]
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, aimed to advance global commitments to address the climate crisis but became enmeshed in controversies over repression, geopolitical tensions, and accusations of hypocrisy. The Azerbaijani government’s actions against climate activists and the political backdrop of the event have raised pressing concerns about the […]
India, along with other developing countries at COP29 called for fair and effective climate finance agreements to support global climate action. Representing the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), India emphasised the need for equitable financial support from developed nations, spotlighting the burden placed on vulnerable economies. Negotiators have noted that around 69% of the climate finance currently […]