Japan is trying to push fossil fuel-based technologies on the region like gas, fossil hydrogen, carbon capture and so-called clean coal When Southeast Asian leaders gather in Jakarta this week,…
Countries are considering a global target to curb plastic production, not just focus on recycling as the industry wants Governments will soon debate whether to set a global target to…
Debt-for-nature and debt-for-climate swaps are becoming more common, with Ecuador’s recent $1.6bn deal the biggest yet. How do they work? Government debts are rocketing to untenable levels while the need…
Conflict over land can slow down climate projects, so developers must work with local communities from the outset This week, thousands of delegates and dozens of heads of state will…
An Emirati coalition has announced a $450 million commitment to buy carbon credits generated in Africa but critics called offsets a “risky diversion” The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself…
The US wants extra seats for major donors to the fund on top of developed country representation, sparking accusations of “double counting” The USA has hit back at claims that…
Paper packages are championed as an alternative to plastic but the eucalyptus plantations which feed the sector are fuelling disaster in Portugal The wildfires which have engulfed parts of Europe this summer have not spared Portugal. As…
Argentina’s southern city of Sierra Grande started public hearings for a shipping terminal to export from Vaca Muerta, the world’s second largest shale gas reserve Regional authorities in Argentina’s southern…
The Dutch foreign minister once worked for oil company Shell and will face tough questions over his climate record in the European Parliament The European Commission has nominated Dutch foreign…