18:44
UN warns: drought costs $300B annually
The United Nations has issued a stark warning at COP16 in Riyadh: droughts are draining the global economy by over $300 billion every year.
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15:16
Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to combat drought
The lush river valleys of El Zaino y La Arenosa in western Panama, home to hundreds of families that eke out a living farming, fishing and raising cattle, could soon be submerged by a massive man-made reservoir designed to ensure the viability of the Panama Canal in the face of a changing climate.
10:28
UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation
Restoring degraded land globally requires $2.6 trillion by 2030. UN urges private sector action to combat rising drought risks and ensure food security for a growing population.
10:02
World Court to open climate change hearings
The United Nations' top court on Monday starts hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.
22:43
Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks
Global negotiations for a treaty to curb plastic pollution stalled as nations clashed over capping production and waste management, postponing key decisions to a future meeting.
15:55
Yalchin Rafiyev talks about the Legacy and Future Climate Action after COP29 outcomes
As COP29 concludes, lead negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev reflects on its outcomes and legacy. In an exclusive interview with AnewZ, he discusses the next steps in global climate action and shares a message for Brazil, the host of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference.
16:50
Australia-Pacific COP31 bid faces uncertainty
The decision on who will host COP31 has been postponed until next June. Regardless of whether Australia wins the bid, the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter must focus on creating a plan to phase out its coal and gas production, Eco-Business reports.
15:02
Storm Bert Leaves Trail of Devastation Across the UK
Over the weekend, Storm Bert unleashed a deadly combination of severe flooding, heavy snow, and gale-force winds across the UK, leaving widespread destruction and claiming at least 12 lives.
10:59
President Biden Commends Azerbaijan for Hosting Successful COP29
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for hosting the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), calling the event a pivotal step toward global climate action.
08:53
Divisions Persist as UN Plastics Treaty Talks Enter Fifth Round
As U.N. delegates gather in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of talks on a global plastics treaty, deep divisions persist, raising doubts about reaching a final agreement on curbing plastic pollution.
16:38
Baku breakthrough: COP29 key outcomes
The COP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku concluded with a landmark agreement to increase public climate finance for developing countries to $300 billion annually by 2035
03:00
Baku Breakthrough: $300BN NCQG Deal Accepted
The agreement, finalised at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, establishes that developed countries will contribute $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist poorer countries in mitigating the effects of climate change.
00:11
Countries weigh in as COP29 climate summit extends into overtime
Delegates at COP29 in Baku push for consensus on climate finance targets, with calls for urgent action to address the global climate crisis as negotiations intensify.
17:52
BREAKING: Developing nations stand firm: $300BN not enough to tackle climate crisis
Global tensions rise at COP29 in Baku as developing nations reject the proposed $300B climate finance goal, demanding at least $500B annually to address urgent needs. Negotiations face a breaking point as blocs threaten to walk out over unmet demands.
15:41
Activists in South Korea Demand Stronger Global Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of U.N. Talks in Busan
Hundreds of activists marched in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, urging stronger global action against plastic waste ahead of next week’s U.N. talks on a legally binding plastic pollution treaty. Participants called for reduced production and showcased creative protests using discarded plastic.
