After a deadly landslide in climate-hit Uganda, survivors sue for action
The landslide killed 28 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Now 48 survivors are taking the government to court for failing to protect them
Biden doubles U.S. spending on preparations for extreme weather
The $1 billion will help communities prepare for hurricanes, floods and wildfires, with a portion allotted specifically to disadvantaged communities
Uganda to state agencies: No cash without a climate plan
A new bill says officials must set aside part of their budgets for climate change measures if they want government funding
Italy plans 'special areas' for renewables to help cut red tape
Italy aims to supercharge green energy schemes as sluggish progress so far threatens its climate targets and access to EU recovery cash
EU leaders to debate who will pay for green transition
Under the current system poorer states face lower targets, but goals now need to be toughened
In South Africa, a zero-waste food bus hopes to drive away hunger
With food insecurity rising due to COVID-19, an activist decided to bring affordable groceries to low-income communities in Johannesburg
UAE asks to host 2023 UN climate change conference
The oil-exporting nation says it is an ideal convener for the COP28 climate talks, highlighting its global investments in renewable energy
Greta Thunberg aims to change how food is produced
Thunberg said growing awareness of environmental and disease risks from food systems can help reset our 'broken' relationship with nature
In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal
Stopping fossil fuel funding is seen as a major step the world can make to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times
China must set out near-term policies to reach climate goals, says UK's Sharma
Sharma, head of the COP26 climate summit, said they welcomed the longer-term commitments made by Chinese President Xi Jinping