Bloomberg plugs US funding gap for UN climate body
The billionnaire philanthropist has contributed $5.5 million to cover international climate negotiation costs and related initiatives in the private sector
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We need a Green New Deal for Europe
A European sustainability pact, massive investments and the EU's full regulatory power will be needed to address the climate crisis, writes Michel Barnier
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Climate Weekly: Activists hold London landmarks
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Extinction Rebellion proposal inspired by Irish climate, abortion breakthroughs
The protest group wants a citizens' assembly in the UK, following an Irish model that led to new political settlements on previously divisive issues
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Have hope, humanity is finding ways to defeat climate change
In a new book, Ed Davey finds examples the world can follow to respond to the moral calls from activists Extinction Rebellion and Greta...
Rwandan farmers lead tree-planting effort to meet rising wood demand
The authorities are partnering with communities to halt the decline of forest cover and produce wood, charcoal and fruit in a sustainable way
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Leading climate lawyer arrested after gluing herself to Shell headquarters
'Breaking the law has become more important than making the law,' said Farhana Yamin, who charged through a police cordon outside the oil company...
‘Risk to economic stability’: 23 finance ministers pledge climate action
Coalition of developed and developing nations commit to aligning tax and spending with Paris Agreement goals, while some struggle with social implications
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As climate fight enters new phase, local responses are starved of funding
Global, one-size-fits-all solutions work for cutting emissions, but adapting to warming requires an altogether different approach
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World Bank criticised for coal, oil and gas funding
While the influential development bank has scaled up clean energy finance, fossil fuels still got a larger share of support in 2014-18, campaigners found
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