international climate policy

4 Things to Watch as the Global Biodiversity Conference Unfolds

These issues could make or break efforts to protect threatened wildlife

By Lindsey Botts December 7, 2022

In this story: international climate policy, endangered species, saving wild places, climate change, wildlife

Climate Justice Moves Closer to Center Stage at UN Climate Talks

The creation of a “loss and damage” fund to help cover climate change destruction is a landmark achievement

By Ramón Cruz November 21, 2022

In this story: international climate policy, climate change

What Is the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty?

A novel campaign to stop the spread of oil, gas, and coal gets some attention

By Nick Cunningham November 16, 2022

In this story: climate change, international climate policy, fossil fuels

The Global Climate Breakdown: What the Island States Want From the Climate Talks

A conversation with Fiji’s UN ambassador

By Steve Herz November 15, 2022

In this story: Global Climate Breakdown, international climate policy, climate change

Fiji Ambassador to the United Nations Dr. Satyendra Prasad. Handout Photo courtesy Satyendra Prasad

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Flood the UN Climate Talks in Egypt

Corporate mouthpieces outnumber the representatives of nearly all countries

By Ruth Michaelson November 12, 2022

In this story: international climate policy, climate change

“Humanity Has a Choice”: A Roundup of Some of the Best Speeches at COP27

Global leaders urge cooperation to avert the worst impacts of climate change

By Paige Curtis and Tatum McConnell November 13, 2022

In this story: climate change, international climate policy

COP27 a "Make or Break Moment" for Loss and Damage Finance

Here's a primer on what "loss and damage" is all about

By Gaye Taylor November 10, 2022

In this story: climate change, climate negotiations, international climate policy

A sign for help is seen amid the destruction left from Typhoon Haiyan in the coastal town of Tanawan, central Philippines

A Red Line for Climate Greenwashing

UN expert panel at COP27 warns that many net-zero pledges are more like “creative accounting”

By Adam Morton November 9, 2022

In this story: international climate policy, climate change

The Global Climate Breakdown: Does Climate Change Violate International Law?

A leader from Vanuatu discusses an effort to bring climate change before the International Court of Justice

By Steve Herz November 4, 2022

In this story: Global Climate Breakdown, international climate policy, climate change

The Global Climate Breakdown: The Energy Politics of the War in Ukraine

A pair of Ukrainian environmentalists discuss the impacts of Russia’s invasion—and how to rebuild the country in a sustainable fashion

By Steve Herz October 23, 2022

In this story: international climate policy, Global Climate Breakdown, climate change

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international climate policy

4 Things to Watch as the Global Biodiversity Conference Unfolds

Climate Justice Moves Closer to Center Stage at UN Climate Talks

What Is the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty?

The Global Climate Breakdown: What the Island States Want From the Climate Talks

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Flood the UN Climate Talks in Egypt

“Humanity Has a Choice”: A Roundup of Some of the Best Speeches at COP27

COP27 a "Make or Break Moment" for Loss and Damage Finance

A Red Line for Climate Greenwashing

The Global Climate Breakdown: Does Climate Change Violate International Law?

The Global Climate Breakdown: The Energy Politics of the War in Ukraine

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