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COP30 Bulletin Day 8: Draft decision draws battle lines on fossil fuel transition, finance and trade Countries are working on a “Mutirão” decision that will be at the heart of a Belém political package to drive forward multilateral climate action

At COP30, the first draft of a text intended to form the backbone of a climate deal in Belem has been published - want to know what's in it? Read the @climatechangenews.com daily bulletin (free) www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/18/c...

There's evidence for hope in climate action.

In his new book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change for a better future at speed and scale.

Read the book review by @climatechangenews.com's @meganrowling.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/w...

Foreign aid cuts put adaptation finance pledge at risk, NGOs warn Rich countries' support for resilience-boosting measures in developing nations may fall far short of their promise to double adaptation finance by this year, says a new report

Adaptation finance provided by developed countries is expected to drop due to aid spending cuts and may only reach $26bn in 2025 - far below a $40bn goal set at UN climate talks, warns report @oxfaminternational.bsky.social & @careclimatejustice.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/06/f...

As climate change brings longer, hotter summers, Transport for London and Network Rail are racing to modernise the city’s 19th-century transport system
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Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering "climate-positive growth" on the continent

Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation

A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering “climate-positive growth” on the continent
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African leaders call for a bigger role in energy transition African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their energy transition plans

African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their vision of becoming a clean energy hub
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UN climate chief issues rallying cry on national climate plans as deadline looms Simon Stiell calls for "strong" climate targets to be submitted as soon as possible to ensure their inclusion in a critical UN progress report

The deadline is getting closer, and fewer than 30 countries have submitted new national climate plans — with major polluters still missing.
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"Like many dysfunctional relationships, the UNFCCC and the IPCC need to talk more"
Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by Örjan Gustafsson and Svante Bodin at @bolincentre.bsky.social #Climate #ClimatChange #UN #IPCC #UNFCCC

COP bureau meeting ends in stalemate as Brazil insists Belém logistics can work A UN survey showed a majority of nations had not yet booked hotels in Belém due to high costs, raising concerns about lower participation

#COP30 hotel fiasco - 129 countries have still not booked due to insane prices in Belem, most are developing countries

- "we cannot host a COP under conditions that exclude participation" says Panama's delegate

via @climatechangenews.com
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Does the future of green manufacturing lie in 3D printing? Digital manufacturing is increasingly being used to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and enhance circularity of materials in the economy

Can 3D printing help fix the world’s wasteful manufacturing system?

EU's record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals

NEW: EU’s record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks

As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/26/e...

From houses to healthcare, 3D printing is reshaping industries. Could it also reshape the climate fight? buff.ly/iNd51gG

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Nepal and China will share data on glacial lakes after a deadly outburst flood killed dozens in July. Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. Learn more:
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Countries must deal with imported emissions in a fair way Emissions from trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in an inclusive way

Comment: Emissions in trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in a fair and inclusive way

✍ @laurencetubiana.bsky.social & Arunabha Ghosh
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Nepal and China agree to cooperate on glacial lake flooding, as warming hikes threat After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives After another devastating flood caused…

After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives

African solar panel imports boom in boost for hopes of clean power Africa's solar imports from China jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching an all-time high

New data shows Africa imported enough solar panels last year to generate 15 GW of power. That’s up from 9 GW the year before: a 60% leap. buff.ly/rHfnfHA

China, Korea and Russia move ahead of the West in the race to sell reactors overseas, as developing states back nuclear energy in a “new era of growth”

Why are so many emerging economies turning to Asian reactors? Read the full story here: buff.ly/QQvGY79

"Epic" effort needed to hit 2050 nuclear power target, experts say Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order Nuclear energy is back in ...

Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order - Vivian Chime reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/20/e...

Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy A new green economy for the Amazon Amazon nations meeting in Colombia can bring unified, bold commitments to COP30 - and define a model that prioritises people and planet through long-term prosperity The Amazon region can be at the…

As Amazon nations meet in Colombia this week, coordinated leadership is needed to unlock the Amazon's full potential in the green economy, writes former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.

COP30 president prepares for clash of views on how to respond to NDCs COP30 president prepares for clash on how to respond to NDCs With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambitionWith most countries yet…

With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambition.

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Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after "chaotic" negotiations UN talks ran into overtime and ended with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear

UN talks on a global plastics pact have failed again, ending in a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear @mcivillini.bsky.social reports from Geneva for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...

Extraordinary ending to failed UN talks on a global #plastics pact - the chair was basically bullied into closing the meeting by fossil fuel producers US and Kuwait. This means negotiations are adjourned with no way forward agreed. Business as usual wins the day. Such is the world in 2025.

Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight After two and a half years of talks, fierce divisions over whether to tackle plastic production as well as waste are holding back an agreement

Is agreeing to stem the rising tide of plastic production a step too far for some (fossil fuel-producing) countries?

Diplomats are racing the clock to clinch a global plastics pact & rescue fraught talks from collapsing - @mcivillini.bsky.social is there

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Governments are avoiding renewable energy goals - and it matters Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal Despite a pledge to triple global...

Comment: Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal
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Brazil says COP30 will be in Belém, despite concerns Brazil says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available despite a shortage of affordable rooms

A document sent to COP bureau members by the Brazilian hosts says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available
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Brazil drops support for plastic products ban in new global pact Brazil has been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks to create a global plastic pact

Diplomats at UN plastics talks told Climate Home that Brazil’s positions have been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks in Geneva
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