US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heatingThe US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa saysThe U.S. has officially withdrawn from the International Partners Group affecting climate funding for developing countries.The Independent promotes unrestricted access to quality journalism amid critical global developments.
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.
Pessimism is a luxury we can't afford': Kumi Naidoo on fighting fossil fuels with art and cultureUrgent fossil fuel phase-out commitments are necessary to avert climate catastrophe, but current international treaties have failed to address this challenge.
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.
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heatingThe US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa saysThe U.S. has officially withdrawn from the International Partners Group affecting climate funding for developing countries.The Independent promotes unrestricted access to quality journalism amid critical global developments.
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.
Pessimism is a luxury we can't afford': Kumi Naidoo on fighting fossil fuels with art and cultureUrgent fossil fuel phase-out commitments are necessary to avert climate catastrophe, but current international treaties have failed to address this challenge.
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.
Allowing foreign firms to sue governments for lost profits is legal terrorism it must end | Joseph StiglitzISDS mechanisms allow private investors to sue governments, leading to concerns about transparency and conflicts of interest.
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.
Allowing foreign firms to sue governments for lost profits is legal terrorism it must end | Joseph StiglitzISDS mechanisms allow private investors to sue governments, leading to concerns about transparency and conflicts of interest.
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.
Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskyy to sign very big' deal on rare earthsUS and Ukraine have reached a $1 trillion deal on rare earth minerals development.Zelenskyy is expected to sign the agreement on Friday.
Wednesday BriefingUkraine has agreed to share mineral resource revenues with the U.S. following intense pressure from President Trump.
Lavrov warns Ukraine's violation of agreement will result with less territory - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUkraine risks losing more territory as it continues to violate agreements, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskyy to sign very big' deal on rare earthsUS and Ukraine have reached a $1 trillion deal on rare earth minerals development.Zelenskyy is expected to sign the agreement on Friday.
Wednesday BriefingUkraine has agreed to share mineral resource revenues with the U.S. following intense pressure from President Trump.
Lavrov warns Ukraine's violation of agreement will result with less territory - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUkraine risks losing more territory as it continues to violate agreements, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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.
Mauritius orders review of Chagos Islands deal as Starmer's plan dealt another blowMauritius will conduct an independent review of the Chagos Islands agreement, increasing uncertainty over its future.
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.
Mauritius orders review of Chagos Islands deal as Starmer's plan dealt another blowMauritius will conduct an independent review of the Chagos Islands agreement, increasing uncertainty over its future.
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 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.
Starmer backs plans to explore Italian-style migration deals to limit crossingsKeir Starmer supports exploring international migration deals to address small boat crossings while emphasizing the importance of a multifaceted approach.
British home secretary pulls out of meeting with Helen McEntee amid brewing row with EU over immigrationThe UK and EU are at odds over immigration policies regarding returning asylum seekers from Ireland back to the UK.
Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligationsAgreements between countries should be honored.
Sunak accuses Irish of cherry picking' agreements as he steps up asylum seeker rowRishi Sunak clashes with Ireland over asylum seekers' return, emphasizing the importance of honoring international agreements and ensuring no disruption at the border.
Starmer backs plans to explore Italian-style migration deals to limit crossingsKeir Starmer supports exploring international migration deals to address small boat crossings while emphasizing the importance of a multifaceted approach.
British home secretary pulls out of meeting with Helen McEntee amid brewing row with EU over immigrationThe UK and EU are at odds over immigration policies regarding returning asylum seekers from Ireland back to the UK.
Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligationsAgreements between countries should be honored.
Sunak accuses Irish of cherry picking' agreements as he steps up asylum seeker rowRishi Sunak clashes with Ireland over asylum seekers' return, emphasizing the importance of honoring international agreements and ensuring no disruption at the border.
What Trump Canand Probably Can'tDo to Reverse U.S. Climate PolicyTrump's climate agenda poses risks of renewed withdrawals from international agreements, significantly affecting global climate cooperation.
Alarm grows over disturbing' lack of progress to save nature at Cop16Governments are failing to act on biodiversity loss due to slow implementation of international agreements and lack of political prioritization.
Who wins from nature's genetic bounty? The billions at stake in a global biopiracy' battleThe ownership and distribution of genetic data from biodiversity is a crucial issue being discussed at upcoming international summits.
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.
Alarm grows over disturbing' lack of progress to save nature at Cop16Governments are failing to act on biodiversity loss due to slow implementation of international agreements and lack of political prioritization.
Who wins from nature's genetic bounty? The billions at stake in a global biopiracy' battleThe ownership and distribution of genetic data from biodiversity is a crucial issue being discussed at upcoming international summits.
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.
UN cybercrime convention will 'legitimize' authoritarian nations' cyber behavior, senators warnDemocratic senators are alarmed about a UN cybercrime treaty potentially legitimizing repressive policies of authoritarian regimes.
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.
The Sustainable Development Goals: can they be made smarter?Incorporating new ambitions into existing goals like the UN SDGs while maintaining urgency is crucial for progress.
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.
The Sustainable Development Goals: can they be made smarter?Incorporating new ambitions into existing goals like the UN SDGs while maintaining urgency is crucial for progress.
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.
Biden, Zelensky to sign 10-year U.S.-Ukraine security deal at G-7 summitThe U.S. plans to sign a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine to provide military assistance and support against Russia.