23:16
COP29 chair passes leadership to COP30, urges countries to keep promises
Azerbaijan has officially handed over the COP chairmanship to Brazil.
18:04
Kazakhstan to host the 2026 Central Asian Regional Climate Summit
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan will host the Central Asian Regional Climate Summit in April 2026, in partnership with United Nations agencies. He also extended an invitation to participants of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries to attend the event.
12:23
COP31
UN says COP31 host delay between Australia and Türkiye is disrupting summit preparations
The United Nation’s climate chief says a delay in choosing the host for next year’s COP31 summit is causing problems. It's after Australia and Türkiye submitted bids in 2022 to host the high-profile conference in 2026. Sydney said it's received the most votes.
23:23
COP30 Brazil
Brazil declares accommodation issues resolved ahead of COP30
The Brazilian government has responded to growing concerns over accommodation for participants of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, set to take place this November in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, in the city of Belém.
17:21
Ashgabat hosts Central Asian Climate Change Conference
The Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), has launched in Ashgabat.
15:32
Samarkand Climate Forum aims to enhance environmental resilience in Central Asia
The inaugural Samarkand International Climate Forum will kick off on 4th April at the Silk Road Samarkand Congress Center in Uzbekistan. The high-profile forum will be held under the theme "Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity."
14:27
New Climate Targets
Most Countries Miss UN Deadline for New Climate Targets
Many countries have missed a United Nations deadline to submit updated climate targets, as efforts to address global warming face challenges following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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.
10:59
Cultural Showcases at COP29 Amid Stalled Climate Finance Negotiations
COP29's venue buzzed with cultural displays as countries set up pavilions offering unique experiences. Delegates and visitors lined up to sample free beverages, watch dance performances, and engage in virtual reality games.
12:45
COP29 Approves Carbon Credit Standards, Paving Way for Global Market
Countries at COP29 in Baku approved carbon credit quality standards, paving the way for a U.N.-backed global carbon market to launch next year. The move aims to fund emission-reducing projects, though critics argue it lacks protections for impacted communities.
17:14
UN Report Highlights Alarming Glacier Retreat and Freshwater Loss in Caucasus
UN Environment Programme reveals that climate change is severely affecting the Caucasus region, with glacier retreat and shrinking freshwater supplies threatening communities
08:48
Ahead of COP29, report finds rising deaths linked to climate change
A new report highlights escalating health risks from climate change, with more dangerous temperatures and worsening conditions, while calling for greater recognition of health in climate negotiations.
11:21
Samoans look to seafaring heritage to adapt to climate change
World Meteorological Organization found that ocean temperatures in the South West Pacific are increasing at up to three times the rate worldwide, while sea level rise in the region is outstripping the global average
12:42
IEA: Climate goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030 within reach
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that the goal to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 is within reach. Strong investments in solar, wind, and other renewable sources are driving rapid growth.
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