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Climate risks on course to intensify globally

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The publication outlines threats posed by climate change to human wellbeing and natural systems, arguing that there is a brief, closing, window in which to avoid the worst…

COP27 points to mixed progress on climate issues

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Issues of funding and accessibility were nevertheless left unresolved and efforts to phase out fossil fuels stalled. The latter issue looks set to become a major bone of…

Pressure for drastic climate action to build post-COP

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The agreement has been widely criticised for its shortcomings, not least its failure to secure commitments to end coal use and to make major breakthroughs in climate governance…

US backsliding will drag on global climate progress

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The Paris Agreement and US withdrawal.

Emissions technology lag risks COP21 warming targets

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BECCS technology and Paris Agreement targets.

North-South climate tensions may undermine progress

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With the world still not on track to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees relative to pre-industrial times, a major divide in particular looks set to grow between developed and…

COP28 actions will fall short of Paris goals

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Hopes of a leap forward in implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement largely fell flat, despite a historic acknowledgement of the need to “transition away” from fossil fuels in order…

COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

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Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016.

Climate change to hit development in the global south

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In a scenario in which it becomes increasingly evident that carbon neutrality will not be reached by 2050, governments may switch the focus of spending from the energy transition…