The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required
‘There is no deal to come out of Baku that will not leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth, but we are within sight of a landing zone’
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
Vatican, Russia and Saudi Arabia voice concern over gender action plan aimed at supporting women affected by climate change
Message is ‘don’t leave Baku without a successful new finance goal’, says UN climate chief
Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
2024 was ‘masterclass in climate destruction’, António Guterres tells global leaders
If Ireland delivers a credible food/health/climate strategy for the 2025 conferences it should open longer-term possibilities
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
Rich countries told they must close ‘emissions gap’ before the key 1.5 degree target is lost
Event’s critical issue ‘providing finance’ where African countries were being frozen out of private finance to help clean energy transition
The US climate envoy on anger in developing countries over climate inequality, his reputation for being too positive, and conflict in the Middle East
A study among UK MPs found many feared being seen as zealots - but has an Irish TD found a better way?
‘Ireland can be a bridge between Global North and the Global South. We have a lot of credibility’
‘To avert our gaze, as much of mainstream politics is doing, is a dereliction of our duty of care to our shared planet and its life forms,’ President says
Logistical problems coinciding with concerns about not fit for purpose decision making with deck stacked heavily on side of carbon polluters
‘We need to go back to basics to organise ourselves in groups, to have clear political objectives and to demand change’
Climate change: Database update reveals 57 large multinationals are responsible for 80 per cent of emissions since 2016
Advanced economies saw record fall in CO2 emissions even as their GDP grew – dropping to a 50-year low, new analysis by International Energy Agency finds
As we approach a critical point, the former president’s disdain for environmental concerns could affect the world beyond the US
We need more than apologetically modest green visions when reimagining our towns and cities
Extreme weather events like flooding and storms have exposed an adaptation deficit in Ireland. There’s no time to lose
Moving to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 will cost Ireland €20bn and that’s just for starters; private capital is going to be essential on top of State investment
Amid a litany of awful global news, from climate disasters to war in Ukraine and Gaza, Ireland remained remarkably stable and successful
Coalition leaders shying away from political courage climate action needs as election looms, says Friends of the Earth
Mispronouncing a colleague’s name at work can be hazardous - and not just if it’s the boss
It was the first time in almost 30 years fossil fuels were forced into the decision text. Here’s how it happened
Sultan Al Jaber says UAE national oil and gas company Adnoc has to satisfy demand for fossil fuels
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