As climate change brings longer, hotter summers, Transport for London and Network Rail are racing to modernise the city’s 19th-century transport system www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/09/a...

Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering “climate-positive growth” on the continent www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/08/s...

African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their vision of becoming a clean energy hub www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/08/a...

The deadline is getting closer, and fewer than 30 countries have submitted new national climate plans — with major polluters still missing. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/03/u...

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"Like many dysfunctional relationships, the UNFCCC and the IPCC need to talk more" Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by Örjan Gustafsson and Svante Bodin at @bolincentre.bsky.social #Climate #ClimatChange #UN #IPCC #UNFCCC

#COP30 hotel fiasco - 129 countries have still not booked due to insane prices in Belem, most are developing countries - "we cannot host a COP under conditions that exclude participation" says Panama's delegate via @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/22/c...

Can 3D printing help fix the world’s wasteful manufacturing system?

NEW: EU’s record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/26/e...

From houses to healthcare, 3D printing is reshaping industries. Could it also reshape the climate fight? buff.ly/iNd51gG

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Nepal and China will share data on glacial lakes after a deadly outburst flood killed dozens in July. Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. Learn more: buff.ly/yeErg22

Comment: Emissions in trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in a fair and inclusive way ✍ @laurencetubiana.bsky.social & Arunabha Ghosh www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/27/c...

After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives

New data shows Africa imported enough solar panels last year to generate 15 GW of power. That’s up from 9 GW the year before: a 60% leap. buff.ly/rHfnfHA

China, Korea and Russia move ahead of the West in the race to sell reactors overseas, as developing states back nuclear energy in a “new era of growth” Why are so many emerging economies turning to Asian reactors? Read the full story here: buff.ly/QQvGY79

Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order - Vivian Chime reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/20/e...

As Amazon nations meet in Colombia this week, coordinated leadership is needed to unlock the Amazon's full potential in the green economy, writes former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.

With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambition. Read the full story here: buff.ly/Ieagico

UN talks on a global plastics pact have failed again, ending in a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear @mcivillini.bsky.social reports from Geneva for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...

Extraordinary ending to failed UN talks on a global #plastics pact - the chair was basically bullied into closing the meeting by fossil fuel producers US and Kuwait. This means negotiations are adjourned with no way forward agreed. Business as usual wins the day. Such is the world in 2025.

Is agreeing to stem the rising tide of plastic production a step too far for some (fossil fuel-producing) countries? Diplomats are racing the clock to clinch a global plastics pact & rescue fraught talks from collapsing - @mcivillini.bsky.social is there www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/14/c...

Comment: Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/14/g...

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A document sent to COP bureau members by the Brazilian hosts says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/13/b...

Diplomats at UN plastics talks told Climate Home that Brazil’s positions have been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks in Geneva www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/13/c...

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🔥 Crucial point at 🇺🇳#PlasticsTreaty negotiations: process' chair proposes new draft based lowest common denominator & compromising ecosystems & human health. 😡 Such a treaty would consolidate status quo, benefiting polluters. 🙅Delegates must reject this text and get back to drawing board.

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NEW: PR firm working for Shell wins COP30 media contract As calls grow to keep fossil fuel influence out of UN climate talks, campaigners say Edelman’s partnership with the oil and gas major raises an alarming conflict of interest www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/30/p...

Brazil recently passed a “devastation bill” that dismantles key protections built into the federal environmental licensing system. It replaces the current three-step process with a simple self-declaratory document.

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Denmark has now the EU presidency. They should take this opportunity to scale up the focus on adaptation in collaboration with Africa. Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by me and Grace Mbungu from @africaeuropefdn.bsky.social ‪ www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/28/e...

Lots of commentary on the #ICJ advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of #climate change. One thing I haven't seen discussed yet, which could have major implications for climate negotiations where developed or developing country status is key to so many obligations, is para 226:

NEW: World’s top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system

33/ 🗣️By affirming that the Paris Agreement imposes real mitigation obligations on States, the Court reclaims its role as a cornerstone of climate accountability—pushing back against years of attempts by high-emitting States and corporations to render it toothless.

🔥 ⚖️ 🌐HAPPENING NOW: Historic #ClimateJustice Ruling being delivered by the 🇺🇳 🧑‍⚖️ International Court of Justice. 🚨This ruling could signal a new dawn for climate law & accountability 📝 🧵 Live thread below with context, summary & analysis 👇 #ClimateJusticeAO #AOLetsGo

⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️ As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms: Which nations should move first and fastest? @lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question 🧵

Comment: The JETPs have the right idea on phasing out coal and boosting renewables, but are struggling as geopolitical tensions and Global South debt levels rise www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/22/j...

UN secretary-general urges governments to send a clear signal in their NDCs about the ‘inevitable’ shift away from fossil fuels

During the #HLPF2025 opening plenary, UN Under-Secretary Li Junhua introduced the Secretary-General's #SDGs progress report, revealing “insufficient” progress on 47% of targets. He highlighted extreme poverty, a rising debt burden, and carbon emissions as among entrenched challenges faced.

With extreme heat a “new normal”, the way governments, community leaders and the media communicate about extreme heat matters now more than ever, to keep people safe and turbocharge adaptation - comment for @climatechangenews.com by @niallmcl.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/14/t...

Latin America’s top human rights court has ruled that you have the right to a healthy planet. Rulings like this aren’t just about the law - they’re communications opportunities. Rad more about the decision made yesterday via @climatechangenews.com: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/04/t...

The GCF has adopted long-awaited reforms to speed up its slow and bureaucratic accreditation process — a move that could unlock faster access to climate finance for organisations in developing countries.

In a statement seen by Climate Home, the US made clear it does not support provisions that would regulate the supply side of plastics or feedstocks used in its manufacturing.

The rush for lithium has gripped Nigeria, where significant reserves of the metal used to make EV batteries have been found. The government wants to add value to its resources but early refining efforts are facing challenges. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/08/n...

Japan's government wants to turn its nuclear power plants back on to boost clean energy, but some local residents and Indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido don’t want nuclear waste stored near them - @chermainelee.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/06/n...

There's plenty of money in the world to pay for climate action; it's just that governments have surrendered the power to use it to protect their people. But they can take it back, writes Franziska Mager of @taxjustice.net www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/02/t...

What's happening today at Bonn #SB62? After stalling at COP29, governments agree on how to frame a just transition that is fair to workers, protects nature and promotes clean energy access. Read more here 👇 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/26/b...

NEW: Countries reach hard-fought compromise on climate adaptation metrics in Bonn Thorny negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) almost broke down as developing countries accused richer nations of trying to shirk their responsibilities