Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate
Mia Mottley encourages face-to-face dialogue on climate action, inviting Donald Trump to find common ground for the good of humanity.
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29
Climate change is causing unprecedented destruction globally, necessitating urgent action and significant funding to combat its effects.
A total waste of time': why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Papua New Guinea withdraws from UN climate summit in protest of unfulfilled promises by larger nations, risking isolation and funding.
Spain's apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts
The increasing frequency of climate disasters demands urgent action against fossil fuels.
Emissions policies leading to 'human and economic trainwreck, climate boss warns
Current climate action commitments are on track for only a 2.6% reduction in emissions by 2030, far below the necessary 43%.
Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate
Mia Mottley encourages face-to-face dialogue on climate action, inviting Donald Trump to find common ground for the good of humanity.
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29
Climate change is causing unprecedented destruction globally, necessitating urgent action and significant funding to combat its effects.
A total waste of time': why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Papua New Guinea withdraws from UN climate summit in protest of unfulfilled promises by larger nations, risking isolation and funding.
Spain's apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts
The increasing frequency of climate disasters demands urgent action against fossil fuels.
Emissions policies leading to 'human and economic trainwreck, climate boss warns
Current climate action commitments are on track for only a 2.6% reduction in emissions by 2030, far below the necessary 43%.
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan emphasizes the necessity to significantly boost climate finance for developing countries under the NCQG framework.
UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C
The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil are forming a troika to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The troika partnership aims to enhance international cooperation and stimulate ambition in the next round of countries' climate targets.
Why the world needs "torrents" of finance to fight climate change
The next UN climate summit will focus on scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Top UN climate official emphasizes the need for more finance to support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewables.
Thursday Briefing
Countries at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai agreed to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The summit took place in a petrostate, highlighting the contrast between oil-producing nations and those vulnerable to climate change.
Al Gore: COP28 on "Verge of Complete Failure" After Draft Agreement Omits Fossil Fuel Phase Out
Former Vice President Al Gore warns that the UN climate summit COP28 is on the verge of failure.
Gore criticizes the draft agreement for omitting a call for phasing out fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel phaseout: on the cusp of history at COP28
Countries may push through an agreement at the UN climate summit that calls for the reduction in fossil fuel use and scaling up of renewables.
A strong agreement would send a clear signal to policymakers and the energy sector about the direction to head in.
What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan emphasizes the necessity to significantly boost climate finance for developing countries under the NCQG framework.
UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C
The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil are forming a troika to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The troika partnership aims to enhance international cooperation and stimulate ambition in the next round of countries' climate targets.
Why the world needs "torrents" of finance to fight climate change
The next UN climate summit will focus on scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Top UN climate official emphasizes the need for more finance to support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewables.
Thursday Briefing
Countries at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai agreed to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The summit took place in a petrostate, highlighting the contrast between oil-producing nations and those vulnerable to climate change.
Al Gore: COP28 on "Verge of Complete Failure" After Draft Agreement Omits Fossil Fuel Phase Out
Former Vice President Al Gore warns that the UN climate summit COP28 is on the verge of failure.
Gore criticizes the draft agreement for omitting a call for phasing out fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel phaseout: on the cusp of history at COP28
Countries may push through an agreement at the UN climate summit that calls for the reduction in fossil fuel use and scaling up of renewables.
A strong agreement would send a clear signal to policymakers and the energy sector about the direction to head in.
One After Another, Russia Blocks Candidates to Host Next Climate Summit
Tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine have hampered the ability to select a host for next year's United Nations climate summit.
Russia has blocked nearly every viable candidate in the Eastern Europe or Caucasus region.
COP28: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2023 DW 12/05/2023
Carbon emissions are set to hit a record high in 2023, potentially worsening climate change and extreme weather.
India and China are the main contributors to the increase in carbon emissions.
Down to Earth - Will COP28 mark the end of the fossil fuel era?
The UN climate summit in Dubai will focus on whether the world can agree to phase out fossil fuels.
Coal, oil, and gas account for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the International Energy Agency, fossil fuel demand must decrease by 25% by the end of this decade and 80% by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5C.
One After Another, Russia Blocks Candidates to Host Next Climate Summit
Tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine have hampered the ability to select a host for next year's United Nations climate summit.
Russia has blocked nearly every viable candidate in the Eastern Europe or Caucasus region.
COP28: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2023 DW 12/05/2023
Carbon emissions are set to hit a record high in 2023, potentially worsening climate change and extreme weather.
India and China are the main contributors to the increase in carbon emissions.
Down to Earth - Will COP28 mark the end of the fossil fuel era?
The UN climate summit in Dubai will focus on whether the world can agree to phase out fossil fuels.
Coal, oil, and gas account for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the International Energy Agency, fossil fuel demand must decrease by 25% by the end of this decade and 80% by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Climate lies ramp up ahead of crucial climate talks in Dubai DW 11/29/2023
Climate misinformation is being used to delegitimize climate action at the UN climate summit in Dubai.
Right-wing political parties are spreading misinformation about the cost of climate solutions despite the fact that renewable energy is already cheaper.
What are the key fights that will dominate UN climate talks? DW 11/29/2023
The annual UN climate summit is taking place in the United Arab Emirates, drawing controversy due to the oil-rich host nation and the appointment of a fossil fuel executive as the summit's president.
Key issues to be discussed at the summit include climate financing for vulnerable countries, bolstering emissions cuts pledges, and phasing out fossil fuels.