Jan 17 African activists question credibility of upcoming UN climate talks By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press The criticism follows Thursday’s announcement that oil executive Sultan al-Jaber will lead the next round of U.N. climate talks, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates beginning in late November. Continue reading
Jan 16 John Kerry says he backs appointment of UAE oil chief to lead COP28 climate talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects. Continue reading
Nov 20 How will the new UN climate deal on a ‘loss and damage’ fund work? By Dana Beltaji, Peter Prengaman, Associated Press The decision Sunday by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here is a look… Continue reading
Nov 20 COP27 closes with deal struck for climate disaster fund, but no new emissions cuts By Seth Borenstein, Samy Magdy, Frank Jordans, Associated Press For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage an overheating world is inflicting on poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday without further addressing the root cause of those… Continue reading
Nov 19 UN climate talks poised for deal creating disaster fund for vulnerable nations By Seth Borenstein, Samy Magdy, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Negotiators say they have struck a potential breakthrough deal on the thorniest issue of United Nations climate talks, the creation of a fund for compensating poor nations that are victims of extreme weather worsened by rich nations’ carbon pollution. Continue reading
Nov 14 African nations demand more money for removing greenhouse gas emissions By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press African nations want to increase how much money they receive from schemes that offset greenhouse gas emissions and are looking for ways to address the issue at U.N. climate talks currently underway in Egypt. Continue reading
Nov 14 Insurance fund for climate change impacts announced at G-7 talks By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press The Group of Seven leading economies launched a new insurance system Monday to provide swift financial aid when nations are hit by devastating effects of climate change. Continue reading
Oct 18 The COP27 climate conference kicks off in Egypt next month. Here’s what you need to know By Matt McDonald, The Conversation Almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt at the start of November for a “Conference of the Parties”, or COP27. Continue reading
Sep 18 First public global database of fossil fuels launches as U.N. holds climate talks By Drew Costley, Associated Press A first-of-its-kind database for tracking the world's fossil fuel production, reserves and emissions launches on Monday to coincide with climate talks taking place at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Continue reading
May 31 Nations begin 3 weeks of grueling climate talks online By Frank Jordans, Associated Press The talks will involve grappling with a number of thorny climate and political issues, without the benefit of face-to-face meetings, due to pandemic restrictions. Continue reading