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Progress on climate policy ‘substantially insufficient’, says UNFCCC

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago5 mins

Three separate reports, published by UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of COP31 in Türkiye next month, have indicated that overall…

While countries around the world are increasingly moving from climate adaptation planning towards implementation, greater access to finance, technical capacity and stronger institutions will be needed to turn national priorities into action, according to UN Climate Change.

Countries shifting from adaptation planning towards implementation, says UNFCCC

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago5 mins

While countries around the world are increasingly moving from climate adaptation planning towards implementation, greater access to finance, technical capacity…

SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 14 September 2026

2 months ago2 months ago7 mins

With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline has introduced The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up…

This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the same year, presenting an unmissable opportunity for businesses to invest in global efforts on climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, the UNFCCC has said.

‘Triple COP’ year presents an unmissable opportunity, says UNFCCC

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the…

While Indigenous Peoples are gaining greater recognition and participation in environmental processes, their influence over decision-making, implementation and financing continues to be 'fragmented', according to a new report by Nia Tero.

Indigenous Peoples have limited influence in environmental decision-making, report finds

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

While Indigenous Peoples are gaining greater recognition and participation in environmental processes, their influence over decision-making, implementation and financing continues…

With wildfires continuing to wreak havoc across France, Spain and other parts of Europe, UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has said that escalating extreme weather warrants further action to curb the use of fossil fuels.

UN Climate Change chief: climate alarm is ‘blaring’ amid continued wildfires

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

With wildfires continuing to wreak havoc across France, Spain and other parts of Europe, UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon…

Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation, new data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has revealed.

Renewable electricity generation recorded its ‘fastest growth ever’ in 2024

4 months ago4 months ago4 mins

Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation,…

Early domestic climate action could help India reduce the economic risks associated with carbon border pricing measures introduced by major trading partners

Early intervention could help India reduce economic risks from carbon border pricing

4 months ago4 months ago3 mins

Early domestic climate action could help India reduce the economic risks associated with carbon border pricing measures introduced by major…

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COP31 will need to demonstrate that multilateralism remains resilient, says UNFCC chief

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

COP31, which is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, in November, must demonstrate that multilateral climate cooperation remains strong, despite geopolitical…