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Verra’s plan to review carbon credits faster with fewer staff raises integrity concerns

November 1, 2024

Verra’s new CEO said that “faster does not equal to compromise on integrity” – but independent carbon market experts are sceptical

The post Verra’s plan to review carbon credits faster with fewer staff raises integrity concerns appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Colombia and Brazil to present proposal for new critical minerals pact at COP30

October 31, 2024

The aim is for minerals used in the clean energy transition to be mined and commercialised responsibly, respecting the environment and communities

The post Colombia and Brazil to present proposal for new critical minerals pact at COP30 appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Fossil fuel transition pledge left out of COP16 draft agreement

October 30, 2024

A draft decision at the COP16 nature summit included a call to transition away from fossil fuels, which was later removed from the current version

The post Fossil fuel transition pledge left out of COP16 draft agreement appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Businesses may be investing more in climate adaptation than we think

October 29, 2024

Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain

The post Businesses may be investing more in climate adaptation than we think appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production

October 28, 2024

Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, its state-run giants were pushing government to weaken pollution regulations and expand the sector

The post Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production appeared first on Climate Home News.

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G20 waters down experts’ climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act

October 25, 2024

A climate and finance report by independent economists was toned down after feedback from G20 nations, even as the UN says they must all slash emissions

The post G20 waters down experts’ climate finance report, despite UN pressure to act appeared first on Climate Home News.

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At COP16, countries clash over future of global fund for nature protection

October 24, 2024

Some biodiverse developing nations want to replace it with a new fund that would give them a bigger say in how it’s run and easier access to its resources

The post At COP16, countries clash over future of global fund for nature protection appeared first on Climate Home News.

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European Central Bank holds back plan to boost climate finance for Africa, Latam

October 23, 2024

The African and Inter-American Development Banks want assets channelled through them so they can get more from the money

The post European Central Bank holds back plan to boost climate finance for Africa, Latam appeared first on Climate Home News.

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In a warring world, Azerbaijan’s COP29 truce appeal draws fire as “PR exercise”

October 23, 2024

Baku wants all countries to lay down arms for the UN climate summit – but doubts grow as warring states sign up and conflicts intensify

The post In a warring world, Azerbaijan’s COP29 truce appeal draws fire as “PR exercise” appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Parametric triggers: How small islands can escape the climate-poverty trap

October 22, 2024

The loss and damage fund should use parametric triggers to pay out when climate disaster strikes small island developing states

The post Parametric triggers: How small islands can escape the climate-poverty trap appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Modi, Macron, Xi and Biden among many leaders yet to request COP29 speech

October 22, 2024

Just over 100 world leaders have said they will speak at the upcoming UN climate summit, about a fifth down on last year’s figure

The post Modi, Macron, Xi and Biden among many leaders yet to request COP29 speech appeared first on Climate Home News.

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It’s time to end the UN’s artificial divide between biodiversity and climate 

October 21, 2024

The biodiversity and climate crises are interlinked – and failing to coordinate our response leaves critical ecosystems like forests and peatlands at risk 

The post It’s time to end the UN’s artificial divide between biodiversity and climate  appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now  

October 19, 2024

Introducing strong policies to accelerate the rollout of renewables, coupled with a rapid, legally implemented phase-out of fossil fuels, may be our best hope for curbing global warming

The post Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now   appeared first on Climate Home News.

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COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30% of world’s land and sea

October 17, 2024

Ahead of the UN biodiversity summit, countries are urged to come up with strong new plans and funding to meet global nature goals

The post COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30% of world’s land and sea appeared first on Climate Home News.

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The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution 

October 17, 2024

Many developing countries are rich in renewable resources and growing them fast – with more investment, they can tip the balance towards green industrialisation

The post The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution  appeared first on Climate Home News.

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To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage

October 15, 2024

With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital

The post To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Australian renewables pioneer Adelaide bids to host COP31 climate summit

October 15, 2024

South Australia has one of the world’s cleanest electricity grids, which it wants to showcase at the COP31 conference in 2026

The post Australian renewables pioneer Adelaide bids to host COP31 climate summit appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Despite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target

October 11, 2024

Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns

The post Despite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target appeared first on Climate Home News.

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UN approves carbon market safeguards to protect environment and human rights

October 10, 2024

Developers of carbon credit projects will have to carry out a risk assessment and minimise any social or environmental impacts

The post UN approves carbon market safeguards to protect environment and human rights appeared first on Climate Home News.

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How the world can set itself up for success at COP29 

October 10, 2024

A new climate finance goal is the top priority for the Baku summit – and there are signs of convergence on critical issues 

The post How the world can set itself up for success at COP29  appeared first on Climate Home News.

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