World Nov 02 African Union seeks $12.5B from world to tackle climate adaptation In his remarks before a meeting of world leaders, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo noted that the global effort on climate change “can’t be won unless it is won in Africa.”…
World Nov 02 WATCH: Biden, Boris Johnson give remarks on Build Back Better World agenda In an apparent reference to China, President Joe Biden said it’s important to respond to the needs of developing countries and that projects not be dictated “from afar."…
World Nov 02 Wealthy nations partner to help South Africa ditch coal One focus of the initiative will be helping to create new jobs for tens of thousands of people in South Africa’s coal mining industry.
World Nov 02 U.S., EU countries sign on to cut methane Clamping down on methane flaring and leaks from oil wells and gas pipelines is considered one of the easiest ways to cut emissions.
World Nov 02 Ecuador expands Galapagos marine reserve Experts says oceans are particularly vulnerable to climate change and the Galapagos Islands are considered one of the world’s biodiversity jewels.
World Nov 02 Leaders representing more than 85% of world's forests pledge to end deforestation by 2030 Campaigners say they need to see the detail — such promises have been made, and broken, before.
World Nov 01 WATCH LIVE: Biden holds news conference at COP26 President Joe Biden will hold a news conference from the summit on Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
World Nov 01 Funders promise investment into Indigenous communities, forests to fight climate change A coalition of governments and private funders announced plans at COP26 Monday to invest $1.7 billion to aid Indigenous communities and protect biodiverse tropical forests in the next four years.
World Nov 01 Queen Elizabeth urges leaders to act quickly on climate The 95-year-old monarch had been expected to attend the Glasgow summit, but she had to cancel the trip after doctors said she should rest and not travel.
World Nov 01 'We are watching you,' activists say outside of Glasgow summit Youth campaigners from several countries marched on the opposite bank of the River Clyde from where the U.N. climate summit was being held, holding banners with slogans such as “We are watching you.”…