Trump’s men wage war with climate experts
At the global meeting to finalise its special report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is holding firm to its findings, but the US may force a dilution of the report’s summary for policymakers
Category: Negotiations
Financing blues stalemate framing of climate rulebook
The reluctance of rich nations to commit adequate funding to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the Bangkok meeting hindered the drafting of a rulebook to implement the Paris agreement
Time running out for meeting emission targets
National governments need to deepen their commitments to reduce emissions and find faster technological fixes to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change
India to double emissions by 2030, but within Paris commitments
Depending on developmental needs and pace of economic growth, India’s emissions growth is most likely to remain within the commitments it has made under the Paris climate pact
In 2030, when countries have to take stock of their commitments under the Paris agreement, India will double its CO2 emissions from its 2012 levels, but it will still be within its intensity pledge…Read More
Green funds dry up for developing countries
With the US halving its contribution to the Global Environment Facility, the oldest green fund sees first budget cut in 27 years, hurting the least developed countries the most
Industrialised countries will cut funding for the Global Environment Facility from USD 4.4 billion in 2014 to USD 4.1 billion for the four-year budget from 2018. The main reason is that the US…Read More
Success of Paris climate pact hinges on real money
The commitment and sincerity of developed countries to provide climate finance will determine whether the Paris Agreement will succeed in combating climate change
The home of Shumona and her grandmother in Bangladesh has been destroyed by storms four times in the past five years. She and millions of climate change victims like her…Read More
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