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Climate finance text at COP29 a ‘shameful failure of leadership’

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Oxfam International has labeled the latest climate finance text at COP29 a ‘shameful failure of leadership’, suggesting that no deal…

With COP29 in Baku now entering its final day, parties are yet to reach agreement on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) that will shape climate financing for years to come – with two options now on the table.

“This isn’t a game….” Groups weigh in on draft text for COP29 climate finance goal

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With COP29 in Baku now in its final day, parties are yet to reach agreement on the New Collective Quantified…

Agreement on a climate finance deal at COP29 hinges on the 'moral backbone' of the leaders of the world's richest countries, the Global Climate and Health Alliance has said.

Climate finance deal depends on ‘moral backbone’ of wealthy nations

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Agreement on a climate finance deal at COP29 hinges on the ‘moral backbone’ of the leaders of the world’s richest…

Cities Alliance has unveiled a new report at COP29, which sheds light on what it says is a 'critical' shortfall in climate finance for urban poor living in informal settlements.

Urban poor shouldn’t be overlooked in climate finance discussions

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Cities Alliance has unveiled a new report at COP29, which sheds light on what it says is a ‘critical’ shortfall…

G20 leaders have issued a joint statement stating their commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement, as well as the need to scale up climate finance.

G20 leaders reaffirm goals of Paris Agreement, pledge to scale up climate finance

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G20 leaders have issued a joint statement stating their commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement, as well as…

As the first week of COP29 draws to a close, "strong political will" will be needed to ensure that the core aim of the conference, agreement on a new climate finance target, can be met

‘Strong political will’ needed as COP29 enters second week

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As the first week of COP29 draws to a close, “strong political will” will be needed to ensure that the…

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the latest winners of its Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation

GEF announces winners of Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation

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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the latest winners of its Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation, which will award…

The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy has reported 'encouraging progress' on net zero efforts in many regions of the world, however there are still shortcomings.

‘Encouraging progress’ on net zero policy in many regions

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The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy has reported ‘encouraging progress’ on net zero efforts in many regions of the world,…

Investment in climate action needs to increase across all global economies, with between $6.3 trillion and $6.5 trillion per year needed by 2030

Investment in climate action must increase across all economies

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Investment in climate action needs to increase across all global economies, with between $6.3 trillion and $6.5 trillion per year…

A coalition of environmental ministries from four African countries (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Uganda, and Equatorial Guinea), together with over 150 NGOs, has called for fair, sustainable climate finance initiatives to be introduced at COP29.

African nations and NGOs call for just climate finance initiatives at COP29

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A coalition of environmental ministries from four African countries (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Uganda, and Equatorial Guinea), together…