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To receive money from the Paris Agreement carbon market, the Adaptation Fund must change its status but that’s blocked by divisions on who’s responsible for climate finance
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A new study shows some reefs still have a meaningful chance to survive and recover from climate impacts – provided they are protected
The post Coral reefs are not doomed – but policy must catch up with the science appeared first on Climate Home News.
Civil society groups allege the cookstove project in Myanmar exaggerated its climate impact while maintaining ties with military junta
The post UN’s first Paris Agreement carbon credits face human rights and climate concerns appeared first on Climate Home News.
Lack of progress on finance issues – including putting a number on the new goal to triple adaptation funding – is causing blockages across negotiating tracks at UN climate talks
The post Bonn Bulletin: Finance dominates discussions in every room appeared first on Climate Home News.
Some European, small island and other nations argue the forthcoming roadmap should be part of UN climate talks, while Russia has resisted this idea
The post European, island states seek clear future for global roadmap to cut fossil fuels appeared first on Climate Home News.
The growing overlap between insecurity and climate vulnerability is forcing governments and development agencies to rethink adaptation efforts
The post Climate adaptation helps African nations tackle rising conflict over resources appeared first on Climate Home News.
UN data shows a smaller number have signed up to cover the mid-year climate negotiations in Germany than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic
The post Fewer journalists register for Bonn talks, as cuts to climate reporting bite appeared first on Climate Home News.
Amid warnings of “unprecedented” weather extremes this year, the World Health Organization urges governments to strengthen protections for vulnerable groups
The post WHO issues new guidance on heat-health action plans, as El Niño sets in appeared first on Climate Home News.
Legal clarity alone will not lead to reduced emissions, more finance or stronger national climate plans – political will is key to meeting states’ obligations
The post The Pacific made history in the courts – now we must do it in the negotiations appeared first on Climate Home News.
With the world’s second-largest reserves of rare earths after China, Brazil is catching the eye of US and Chinese companies – spurring the government’s critical minerals policy push
The post Brazil jostles for rare earths share as US-China rivalry heats up appeared first on Climate Home News.
Co-hosts Türkiye and Australia want countries to sign on to global targets in three of their priority areas for this year’s COP climate negotiations
The post COP31 leaders unveil global targets, with spotlight on electrification appeared first on Climate Home News.
The June Climate Meetings open with a reminder to delegates of the tough but ever-clearer imperative of shifting away from fossil fuels to clean energy
The post Bonn Bulletin: Tackling climate crisis is “hardest” challenge ever, Stiell says appeared first on Climate Home News.
Sea life in countries like Kenya is under threat from planned new oil and gas production, analysis by environmental groups has found
The post Offshore oil and gas expansion threatens key marine ecosystems, report warns appeared first on Climate Home News.
Researchers warn that uncoordinated stockpiling could push up prices of minerals needed for clean energy technologies and delay their roll out
The post The scramble to stockpile critical minerals could drive up energy transition costs appeared first on Climate Home News.
Climate Home News is on the ground at the SB64 June Climate Meetings – here’s what we’re watching out for
The post What to expect from the Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.
The economic powerhouse burned more coal and gas in the first quarter of 2026, despite record wind and solar build-out
The post China’s carbon emissions rise again as more clean power is wasted appeared first on Climate Home News.
Canadian campaign group Investors for Paris Compliance shut in May, saying efforts to push companies to tackle climate change have become less effective
The post Investor climate group closes down, blaming “limits” of shareholder activism appeared first on Climate Home News.
The government has abandoned its plan to shut down a major coal plant, which was a key part of the deal, raising doubts about the donor-backed approach
The post Indonesia’s failing Just Energy Transition Partnership is a cautionary tale appeared first on Climate Home News.
A UN survey this month showed a majority of nations had yet to book hotels in Belém due to high costs, raising concerns about lower participation at the climate summit
The post COP bureau meeting ends in stalemate as Brazil insists Belém logistics can work appeared first on Climate Home News.
As temperatures rise, the UN’s health and weather agencies release guidelines to reduce risks for workers facing extreme heat
The post Employers need plans to protect workers from rising heat stress, UN says appeared first on Climate Home News.