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Impact of 2023’s Costliest Climate Disasters ‘Highly Unequal,’ New Research Shows
The 20 costliest climate disasters of 2023 disproportionately affected developing countries that have less economic resources and lack...
Constant Tedder
Dec 28, 20233 min read


Explainer: What Is the UNFCCC?
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty aiming to prevent “dangerous”...
Constant Tedder
Dec 23, 20234 min read


The State of the Global Climate in 2023: A Recap
As we bid farewell to 2023, a quick look back reveals a year marked by severe droughts, scorching wildfires, rising ocean temperatures,...
Constant Tedder
Dec 22, 20239 min read


How 2023 Elections Shaped Climate Action Around the World
A number of countries held elections this year. New Zealand and Poland voted for new governments in October, and far-right parties won...
Constant Tedder
Dec 21, 20238 min read


Coral Catastrophe: Expert Warns of Unprecedented Mass Bleaching in 2024
In the delicate embrace of the ocean lies a silent world of wonder and fragility, where vibrant coral reefs flourish beneath the waves....
Constant Tedder
Dec 19, 20234 min read


The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact
Global e-commerce has grown steadily over the past decade. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the sector even more, triggering changes in...
Constant Tedder
Dec 18, 20236 min read


Cool Roofs Are a Sustainable Solution to Beat the Heat, but Will They Ever Hit the Mainstream?
Researchers at the US Department of Energy used the rise in extreme heat events as an opportunity to find unique solutions to help people...
Constant Tedder
Dec 15, 20235 min read


Did COP28 Succeed or Fail?
Wednesday officially marked the end of the year’s most important climate summit, the 28th UN Conference of the Parties. Hosted by a...
Constant Tedder
Dec 14, 202314 min read


Sustainable Diets: Will the First Global Declaration on Food-Related Emissions Work?
The first global declaration on curbing emissions from food production agreed during week one of COP28 is a start, say...
Constant Tedder
Dec 13, 20235 min read


COP28 Week 2: Recap
After a week of heated debates on topics including climate finance, the energy transition, health and peace, COP28 week 2 kicked off with...
Constant Tedder
Dec 13, 20236 min read


Op-Ed: For the UN Climate Talks to Truly Be a ‘Food COP’, They Must Also Be a ‘Feminist COP’
Vivian Polar, the gender research coordinator at CGIAR’s International Potato Center (CIP), argues that, if COP28 is to achieve its aims...
Constant Tedder
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Week in Review: Top Climate News for December 4-8
This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including controversies surrounding the COP28 presidency and a...
Constant Tedder
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Op-Ed: The Climate Crisis Is an Education Crisis
At the COP28 Climate Talks in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait calls on donors to urgently mobilize more resources to scale up life-saving...
Constant Tedder
Dec 8, 20234 min read


COP28 Week 1: Recap
The 28th United Nations climate change conference (COP28) kicked off on November 30 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Attended by...
Constant Tedder
Dec 7, 202310 min read


More than 2,000 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Granted Access to COP28 Climate Talks
The analysis conducted by the KBPO coalition highlights that the number of fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP28 is nearly four times...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Op-Ed: Time to Consider ‘Last Resort’ Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28
With the UNEP Emissions Gap Report warning that we are heading for 2.9C above pre-industrial levels, we may need to deploy targeted...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20236 min read
Global CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuels to Hit Record High in 2023 Amid ‘Insufficient’ Efforts to Rev
Global carbon dioxide emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas are projected to reach 36.8 billion tonnes this year, a historic high...
Constant Tedder
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Op-Ed: The Private Sector Must Prioritise Investments in Soil Health
The fate of the world’s economy is not decided in banks, boardrooms, or on stock markets. It is decided by the ground beneath our feet....
Constant Tedder
Dec 5, 20234 min read


COP28 Al Jaber Says There Is No Scientific Evidence That Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Is Needed for 1.5C Go
It comes just days after leaked documents showed the COP28 presidency’s intentions to use the UN summit to pitch oil and gas deals. —...
Constant Tedder
Dec 4, 20233 min read


COP28 Sponsors Failed to Commit to UN-Backed Net-Zero Targets, Analysis Finds
While some COP28 sponsors have committed to setting net-zero targets, only one company’s goals align with an internationally-recognised...
Constant Tedder
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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