Baku Climate Action Week Commences, Convening National and Global Actors to Build on Legacy of COP29

Heavy rain and winds hit Hong Kong as typhoon Ragasa approaches

Super Typhoon Ragasa lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday.

New York eyes record Climate Week despite Trump attacks on green agenda

When Climate Week kicks off in New York City on Sunday (21 September), it will mark the largest event of its kind yet, with organisers reporting a record number of companies participating and more events than ever before.

Australia warns of 'cascading' climate risks ahead of emissions target announcement

Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report said on Monday, ahead of the announcement of a new emissions target.

Invasive barnacle DNA found in Canadian Arctic, scientists warn of warming threat

Scientists have detected DNA from an invasive barnacle species in Canada's Arctic, raising alarm over the loss of the region's natural defence against ecological threats.

EU ministers postpone vote on controversial 2040 climate emissions target

A decision on the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate emissions target has been delayed, with ministers now set to discuss it at an October summit instead of next week, EU officials said.

Brazil refuses to cover UN hotel costs for COP30

Brazil’s government has ruled out subsidising hotel costs for delegates attending the COP30 climate summit in Belém this November, despite growing concerns over soaring accommodation prices.

Spain wildfires scorch record 400,000 hectares

Spain is still battling massive wildfires, but cooler weather has given firefighters a much-needed boost in their fight against the flames.

Portuguese firefighter injured as wildfires devastate Iberia

A Portuguese firefighter was severely injured on Thursday after flames suddenly engulfed his fire engine during a wildfire sweeping through central and northern Portugal.

Antarctic sea ice decline may set irreversible global climate changes in motion

A study published in Nature on Thursday highlights that the rapid decline of Antarctic sea ice may represent a crucial tipping point for the global climate.

Bahamas braces for rough seas as Hurricane Erin grows in strength

Residents in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos braced themselves on Monday as Hurricane Erin, the first of the Atlantic season, passed nearby as a Category 4 storm, with winds of 225 kph.

Hurricane Erin strengthens into catastrophic Category 5 storm

The hurricane was located about 170 km north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

UN plastic pollution treaty talks extend during deep divisions

Talks at the United Nations in Geneva to establish a global legally binding treaty on plastic pollution went into overtime on Thursday, with discussions adjourned to Friday.

Spain seeks EU aid as wildfires spread during record heatwave

Spain is calling on European partners for assistance as wildfires rage across the country during one of its longest and hottest heatwaves on record.

Juneau braces for record glacier flood in Alaska

Juneau, Alaska, is on high alert as floodwaters from the Mendenhall Glacier threaten to reach record levels, forcing residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately.

Wildfires devastate southern Europe amid deadly heatwave

Wildfires, driven by intense heatwaves, strong winds, and in some cases suspected arson, raged across southern Europe on Wednesday, torching homes, farmland, and factories while forcing thousands of residents and tourists to flee.

Wildfire near Patras triggers evacuations in Greece

A wildfire on the Peloponnese peninsula near the city of Patras triggered evacuation orders for at least a dozen villages on Tuesday, 12 August, as fires continued to burn across Greece.

Nigeria floods displace more than 49,000 people this year

Flooding in Nigeria has displaced 49,205 people this year, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Greece battles deadly wildfires amid gale-force winds

Wildfires driven by powerful winds swept through Greece on Friday, from the southern outskirts of Athens to the region near Ancient Olympia.

Climate extremes trigger global spike in food prices, study warns

A growing number of extreme climate events are inflating food prices around the world, with new research showing that key crops such as coffee, cocoa, rice and vegetables have seen sharp increases due to weather shocks.