COP30

The Baku to Belém Roadmap, which has just been published by the Azerbaijan and Brazil COP presidencies, "turns a promise made at COP29 into a plan", Melanie Robinson, global director of climate, economics and finance at the World Resources Institute (WRI) has said.

Publication of Baku to Belém roadmap ‘turns a promise into a plan’

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The Baku to Belém Roadmap, which has just been published by the Azerbaijan and Brazil COP presidencies, “turns a promise…

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has issued its first 'Amazonia Bond', raising $100 million to support sustainable development projects across the Amazon region.

IDB issues first ‘Amazonia Bond’ to support projects in Amazon region

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has issued its first ‘Amazonia Bond’, raising $100 million to support sustainable development projects across…

With COP30 just around the corner, ING analysts Gerben Hieminga and Coco Zhang have identified three areas of interest for corporate leaders from the annual climate change discussions.

Three things corporate leaders should watch out for at COP30: ING

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With COP30 in Brazil just around the corner, ING analysts Gerben Hieminga and Coco Zhang have identified three areas of…

Despite the Trump administration's efforts to roll back the sustainability agenda in the United States, states and local governments can still play a key role in enabling the US to meet its climate targets, a new study by America Is All In has suggested.

Local government actions ‘can keep US on track’ for Paris Agreement goals

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Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back the sustainability agenda in the United States, states and local governments can…

The pace of action on tackling climate change needs to accelerate, however the direction of travel is showing signs of improvement

Faster action needed, but direction of travel ‘improving’: UNFCCC

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The pace of action on tackling climate change needs to accelerate, however the direction of travel is showing signs of…

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat has reported 'significant progress' in the number of developing countries formulating and implementing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

‘Significant progress’ in number of developing countries formulating adaptation plans

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat has reported ‘significant progress’ in the number of developing countries…

The two-day Pre-COP meeting in Brasília concluded last week, with delegates reporting progress toward consensus on implementing existing climate agreements, mobilising finance, and strengthening international cooperation ahead of the forthcoming COP30 climate change conference in Belém.

Pre-COP meeting underlines importance of forthcoming COP30 in Belém

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The two-day Pre-COP meeting in Brasília concluded last week, with delegates reporting progress toward consensus on implementing existing climate agreements,…