US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heatingThe US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
Good COPs, bad COPs: science struggles in a year of environmental summitsInternational consensus is increasingly disregarding scientific research in policymaking, particularly affecting climate action.
Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil FuelsSaudi Arabia is actively undermining international climate agreements aimed at reducing fossil fuel reliance.
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a FeeCountries reached an agreement to tax shipping emissions, marking a historic step towards global maritime decarbonization.
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on FinancingNegotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn't matter? Here's five things you should knowUN climate talks in Baku struggle for consensus on finance and fossil fuels, highlighting the ongoing urgency of climate action despite systemic issues.
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heatingThe US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
Good COPs, bad COPs: science struggles in a year of environmental summitsInternational consensus is increasingly disregarding scientific research in policymaking, particularly affecting climate action.
Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil FuelsSaudi Arabia is actively undermining international climate agreements aimed at reducing fossil fuel reliance.
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a FeeCountries reached an agreement to tax shipping emissions, marking a historic step towards global maritime decarbonization.
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on FinancingNegotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn't matter? Here's five things you should knowUN climate talks in Baku struggle for consensus on finance and fossil fuels, highlighting the ongoing urgency of climate action despite systemic issues.
Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabedA Canadian mining firm is attempting to bypass a UN treaty for deep-sea mining, alarming environmentalists concerned about biodiversity loss.
Cop16 at a glance: the big issues that will define talks at Colombia's UN summitCountries must take action on biodiversity agreements made previously, or face the risk of continued degradation of ecosystems.
Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabedA Canadian mining firm is attempting to bypass a UN treaty for deep-sea mining, alarming environmentalists concerned about biodiversity loss.
Cop16 at a glance: the big issues that will define talks at Colombia's UN summitCountries must take action on biodiversity agreements made previously, or face the risk of continued degradation of ecosystems.
Wednesday BriefingUkraine has agreed to share mineral resource revenues with the U.S. following intense pressure from President Trump.
Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China DW 02/22/2025The Cook Islands has signed a five-year seabed minerals exploration agreement with China amidst growing concerns from New Zealand.
UK and US Decline to Sign Global AI Agreement at Paris SummitThe UK and US declined to sign an AI agreement at a Paris summit, prioritizing national security and growth over regulatory frameworks.
U.S. and China renew science agreement as officials brace for new tensionsThe renewed U.S.-China science and technology agreement reflects ongoing collaboration amid escalating tensions, with a focus on national security and limited cooperation.
UK and US Decline to Sign Global AI Agreement at Paris SummitThe UK and US declined to sign an AI agreement at a Paris summit, prioritizing national security and growth over regulatory frameworks.
U.S. and China renew science agreement as officials brace for new tensionsThe renewed U.S.-China science and technology agreement reflects ongoing collaboration amid escalating tensions, with a focus on national security and limited cooperation.
BREAKING: Mexican President Announces One Month Pause on Tariffs Following Call With TrumpTariffs between the US and Mexico are paused for one month following agreements on border security and drug trafficking prevention.
UK presses Mauritius on deal to protect Chagos Islands base DW 02/01/2025The UK seeks strong protections for a military base on Chagos Islands amid a transfer deal to Mauritius.
US and China sign new science pact - but with severe restrictionsThe US and China signed a new five-year agreement focused on basic science research, excluding critical technologies relevant to national security.
COP29 closes with last minute deal on climate funding DW 11/23/2024The COP29 summit concluded with an agreement for at least $300 billion in annual climate financing by 2035 from developed to developing countries.
Is COP29 climate deal a historic breakthrough or let-down? Researchers reactRich countries pledged to lead in raising climate finance to $300 billion annually by 2035, but developing nations expressed frustration over pressure to agree.
Cop29 deal fails to consider inflation so is not tripling of target, economists sayThe $300bn climate finance deal agreed at Cop29 is not a true tripling of pledges when adjusted for inflation.
COP29 closes with last minute deal on climate funding DW 11/23/2024The COP29 summit concluded with an agreement for at least $300 billion in annual climate financing by 2035 from developed to developing countries.
Is COP29 climate deal a historic breakthrough or let-down? Researchers reactRich countries pledged to lead in raising climate finance to $300 billion annually by 2035, but developing nations expressed frustration over pressure to agree.
Cop29 deal fails to consider inflation so is not tripling of target, economists sayThe $300bn climate finance deal agreed at Cop29 is not a true tripling of pledges when adjusted for inflation.
China opts out of blueprint on military AI use DW 09/10/2024Countries recognize the importance of ethical AI in military applications with emphasis on human control and judgment.
Estonia's crime rate is so low it may rent out space at half-empty prisons for extra cashEstonia plans to rent out prison space to other countries, potentially raising €30 million amidst budget constraints.