IPCC report on cryosphere points to 'profound' impacts from warming
Almost 1 meter of sea level rise and the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is anticipated by the end of the century.
Paris Agreement 2015
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AfDB 'getting out of coal' with no more financing for fossil fuel energy
The African Development Bank Group says it will no longer support '19th century technologies' like coal and oil.
U.N. push for carbon neutrality gains ground but not a majority
At a U.N. summit, 77 nations committed to 'net zero' carbon emissions and 70 simply promised stronger climate actions.
Scientists report nations need to triple carbon-cutting to meet targets
A day before a U.N. summit, climate scientists said nations must reduce 'glaring' gaps between intention and action.
Youth climate activists at U.N. demand leaders stop wasting time
Students and young leaders met for a first U.N. Youth Climate Summit, pressing leaders to 'walk the talk' and save the planet.
Student-led 'strike' gains steam ahead of U.N. climate summit
Millions of children worldwide skipped classes to send a message they want governments to lead on the climate crisis.
Major investors with $35 trillion in assets pressure for climate action
More than 500 institutional investors urged governments to finally take significant action to reduce carbon emissions.
IAEA and ASEAN agree to work on developing nuclear technology
IAEA will collaborate with ASEAN's 10 nations on a framework for developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Trump ally fills long-vacant U.S. ambassador post to United Nations
Incoming envoy Kelly Craft took up her new job issuing a terse statement while declining to take questions from reporters.
UNCTAD stresses climate impacts of trade ahead of summit to spur action
UNCTAD is looking at how to solve the climate crisis, particularly how sea level rise impacts small island nations.
U.N. rights chief wary of nationalism interfering with global cooperation
A warning that sovereignty and national borders are being invoked to prevent human rights issues from being addressed.
G-7 allies in turmoil over trade and climate as Trump takes hard line
The summit in France was overshadowed by fears of an escalating trade war between the United States and China.
Youth climate movement decides strategy at Swiss-hosted summit
Their demands call for supporting developing nations, paying for cleaner technologies, and pressuring wealthy nations.
Climate report urges change in human diet to improve land use
The IPCC shows how overconsumption and ill treatment of animals, forests and plants is making global warming worse.
Trump fills long-vacant U.N. envoy post with wealthy political ally
U.S. senators confirmed Kelly Craft as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, multilateralism's biggest stage.
European Investment Bank may ban funding for fossil fuel energy
The aim is to fulfill the Paris treaty’s goal of limiting warming to no more than 2° C. above pre-industrial levels.