Big climate questions arise at top UN court hearing
The ICJ hearings highlight dissatisfaction with COP29 climate finance agreements and seek accountability from major greenhouse gas emitters.
I'm glad we got a deal at Cop29 but western nations stood in the way of a much better one | Mukhtar Babayev
Major climate funding deal reached at Cop29, increasing the promise to $300bn from industrialized nations, aiming for $1.3tn total financing.
COP29: World agrees to $300bn deal for developing countries DW 11/23/2024
Developed countries agreed to $300 billion a year for climate change support to poorer nations by 2035, but dissatisfaction remains over the funding amount.
Cop29: talks go into overtime as countries wrangle over finance deal live coverage
Negotiations at COP29 are tense with significant disagreements over climate finance pledges, particularly between rich and developing nations.
Activists Slam COP29 Draft Climate Financing Plan as "a Great Swindle"
Wealthy nations are criticized for inadequate financial support to poorer countries affected by climate change at COP29.
Cop29: $250bn climate finance offer from rich world an insult, critics say
Developing countries find the $250bn climate finance offer from rich nations grossly insufficient, demanding at least $1.3tn a year instead.
Big climate questions arise at top UN court hearing
The ICJ hearings highlight dissatisfaction with COP29 climate finance agreements and seek accountability from major greenhouse gas emitters.
I'm glad we got a deal at Cop29 but western nations stood in the way of a much better one | Mukhtar Babayev
Major climate funding deal reached at Cop29, increasing the promise to $300bn from industrialized nations, aiming for $1.3tn total financing.
COP29: World agrees to $300bn deal for developing countries DW 11/23/2024
Developed countries agreed to $300 billion a year for climate change support to poorer nations by 2035, but dissatisfaction remains over the funding amount.
Cop29: talks go into overtime as countries wrangle over finance deal live coverage
Negotiations at COP29 are tense with significant disagreements over climate finance pledges, particularly between rich and developing nations.
Activists Slam COP29 Draft Climate Financing Plan as "a Great Swindle"
Wealthy nations are criticized for inadequate financial support to poorer countries affected by climate change at COP29.
Cop29: $250bn climate finance offer from rich world an insult, critics say
Developing countries find the $250bn climate finance offer from rich nations grossly insufficient, demanding at least $1.3tn a year instead.
Cop29's new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock
The carbon credit market, once viewed as a promising solution for climate finance, is struggling due to scandals and market value plummeting.
Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29
Climate finance is crucial for sustaining the Paris Agreement and addressing global climate change.
Cop29 climate finance deal likely to be followed by equally bitter battles
Developed countries' financial commitment at the UN Cop29 climate summit remains criticized as insufficient to address climate challenges for developing nations.
What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan emphasizes the necessity to significantly boost climate finance for developing countries under the NCQG framework.
Cop29's new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock
The carbon credit market, once viewed as a promising solution for climate finance, is struggling due to scandals and market value plummeting.
Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29
Climate finance is crucial for sustaining the Paris Agreement and addressing global climate change.
Cop29 climate finance deal likely to be followed by equally bitter battles
Developed countries' financial commitment at the UN Cop29 climate summit remains criticized as insufficient to address climate challenges for developing nations.
What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan emphasizes the necessity to significantly boost climate finance for developing countries under the NCQG framework.
Urgent cooperation is needed among nations to tackle growing climate challenges and financial disparities as highlighted during the U.N. climate summit.
EU climate chief calls draft climate text 'unacceptable' DW 11/21/2024
Negotiators are struggling to reach a consensus on a new climate finance goal for developing countries amidst contrasting proposals from industrialized nations.
Trump Is Handing China a Golden Opportunity on Climate
China has an opportunity to lead on climate change as the U.S. retreats from global climate finance commitments.
Cop29: We're here for life and death reasons,' says ex-climate minister of Pakistan
Global climate negotiations must prioritize life-and-death issues for vulnerable nations like Pakistan, as climate impact is becoming increasingly severe.
Biases in 'sustainable finance' metrics could hinder lending to those that need it most
Low- and middle-income countries need urgent financing to adapt to climate change, facing severe debt risks in the process.
Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable? DW 11/14/2024
Global warming significantly increased the likelihood and severity of the flooding disaster in Derna, highlighting urgent infrastructure and climate finance needs.
U.N. talks show climate cash in short supply
Urgent cooperation is needed among nations to tackle growing climate challenges and financial disparities as highlighted during the U.N. climate summit.
EU climate chief calls draft climate text 'unacceptable' DW 11/21/2024
Negotiators are struggling to reach a consensus on a new climate finance goal for developing countries amidst contrasting proposals from industrialized nations.
Trump Is Handing China a Golden Opportunity on Climate
China has an opportunity to lead on climate change as the U.S. retreats from global climate finance commitments.
Cop29: We're here for life and death reasons,' says ex-climate minister of Pakistan
Global climate negotiations must prioritize life-and-death issues for vulnerable nations like Pakistan, as climate impact is becoming increasingly severe.
Biases in 'sustainable finance' metrics could hinder lending to those that need it most
Low- and middle-income countries need urgent financing to adapt to climate change, facing severe debt risks in the process.
Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable? DW 11/14/2024
Global warming significantly increased the likelihood and severity of the flooding disaster in Derna, highlighting urgent infrastructure and climate finance needs.
Video. COP29: denial in the face of a climate emergency
Vulnerable countries urge for $1.3 trillion annually in climate finance to combat climate crises and transition to sustainable energy.
We Must Unlock Greater Access to Climate Finance at COP29 to Deliver on the UAE Consensus
COP28 achieved a crucial agreement for equitable energy transition, emphasizing financial mobilization and inclusivity to tackle climate goals amidst ongoing global challenges.
Video. COP29: denial in the face of a climate emergency
Vulnerable countries urge for $1.3 trillion annually in climate finance to combat climate crises and transition to sustainable energy.
We Must Unlock Greater Access to Climate Finance at COP29 to Deliver on the UAE Consensus
COP28 achieved a crucial agreement for equitable energy transition, emphasizing financial mobilization and inclusivity to tackle climate goals amidst ongoing global challenges.
Ajay Banga's leadership at the World Bank illustrates how minor changes can drive significant progress in climate finance and institutional reform.
Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29
Funding for climate adaptation and renewable energy is critically low due to global crises and inadequate commitments from wealthy nations.
Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades
Biden's administration allocates nearly $3bn for climate-friendly port infrastructure, aiming to enhance jobs and reduce pollution.
UK climate envoy to keep role at charity whose founders invest in fossil fuels
Rachel Kyte's appointment as the UK's climate envoy raises concerns due to her connections with a charity tied to fossil fuel investments and political donations.
UK will need to double nature protection funding to meet targets, new data shows
The UK must double its nature protection funding to meet international climate commitments, facing scrutiny at upcoming climate conferences.
How the world's climate financing hinges on the U.S. election
U.S. election outcomes could significantly impact global climate finance negotiations and pledges before the COP29 summit.
Wealth tax on super-rich could raise 1.5tn globally, campaigners say
Governments globally adopting Spain's wealth tax could raise over $2 trillion to finance climate initiatives, according to the Tax Justice Network.
Danish VC Nine Realms secures 50M - Silicon Canals
EIF commits €50M to Nine Realms' Fund I K/S to boost climate-focused supply chain tech investments in Europe.
African climate startups have a huge funding gap. Here's what experts say
Funding for climate tech startups in Africa is increasing but still needs substantial growth to meet climate goals.
Why the world needs "torrents" of finance to fight climate change
The next UN climate summit will focus on scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Top UN climate official emphasizes the need for more finance to support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewables.