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People support efforts to protect forests and curb industrial food production, the results of the latest Global Citizens’ Assembly show – but politicians have been slow to act
Tropical forest protection fund at risk after UK stalls on pledge
The Brazil-led TFFF was launched at COP30 as an innovative financial model to keep rainforests standing, but is still short on startup cash
Billions unlocked as Green Climate Fund agrees to spend more and save less
The board of the UN’s flagship climate fund has agreed to allowed management to invest more of its money in projects in developing nations and keep less in reserve
In Guatemala, Indigenous women build climate resilience with old and new farming methods
Ancestral knowledge combined with climate-smart techniques is boosting food security and increasing family incomes in the Lake Atitlán region
World Bank’s climate work can endure without finance target, experts say
Even though the global lender has ditched a headline goal for its financing with climate benefits, it has decided to continue its climate action plan in the face of US pressure
Can giant batteries unlock Africa’s green industrial future?
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) could drive clean tech manufacturing in Africa but shortfalls in finance and data are still limiting deployment at scale
With extreme heat now a public health crisis, local data can save lives
The impacts of extreme heat vary widely across countries and cities, and approaches tailored using data can target solutions at vulnerable groups
Ocean summit stays silent on new wave of offshore oil and gas expansion
At this month’s Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, campaigners warned that ocean protection requires governments to halt new offshore fossil fuel projects
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See allAs food shocks spread, citizens are showing more leadership than governments
People support efforts to protect forests and curb industrial food production, the results of the latest Global Citizens’ Assembly show – but politicians have been slow to act
With extreme heat now a public health crisis, local data can save lives
The impacts of extreme heat vary widely across countries and cities, and approaches tailored using data can target solutions at vulnerable groups
We need no-go mining zones for the energy transition to be just: Here’s how it could work
As rising demand for critical minerals is compounding threats to fragile ecosystems, NGOs have mapped out areas that should be off-limits to mining
Climate adaptation in Africa needs investment, not imported solutions
Across Africa, communities have implemented vital climate adaptation measures – but these need investment to scale
Did Colombia’s energy transition just come to a halt?
With promises to lift a ban on oil and gas exploration and scale back renewables support, Colombia’s new Tiger President could threaten the country’s clean energy shift
China’s coal-chemicals boom risks repeating the mistakes of the past
By reviving the problematic industry in the name of energy security, China runs the risk of higher emissions, stranded assets and setting back its ambitions as a clean energy leader
The UN climate process was built for negotiation – now it must support implementation
Consultations are underway on reforms to streamline the talks, which take too long to produce outcomes that are often not adequate to tackle the scale of the climate crisis
Coral reefs are not doomed – but policy must catch up with the science
A new study shows some reefs still have a meaningful chance to survive and recover from climate impacts – provided they are protected
The Pacific made history in the courts – now we must do it in the negotiations
Legal clarity alone will not lead to reduced emissions, more finance or stronger national climate plans – political will is key to meeting states’ obligations
The UN climate process needs ambition – the law demands it
With a growing focus on implementation, there is a risk that governments will stop raising their emissions-cutting goals, as is urgently required
Indonesia’s failing Just Energy Transition Partnership is a cautionary tale
The government has abandoned its plan to shut down a major coal plant, which was a key part of the deal, raising doubts about the donor-backed approach
Agricultural subsidies can be repurposed for a just and sustainable rural transition
Achieving climate goals and zero waste without undermining farming communities requires financial support – a priority for the COP31 Presidency


















































