South Africa should not rush move away from coal, minister says
The minister points to China's own energy needs as an example of what could go wrong if a transition is attempted too quickly
Development banks linked to nature loss worth $800 bln per year
The banks are lending to nature-sensitive sectors - notably food, mining and infrastructure - that often take place in environments rich in biodiversity
Climate change set to worsen resource degradation, conflict, report says
Afghanistan gets the worst score on the report, as ongoing conflict has damaged its ability to cope with risks to water and food supplies, climate change, and alternating floods and droughts
Turkey ratifies Paris climate agreement; last G20 country to do so
Ankara has argued it should not be considered a developed country under the agreement, as Turkey is historically responsible for a very small share of carbon emissions
EU to back five-year targets at COP26 climate talks
The EU decision boosts the negotiating position of the United States, African countries and small island states, who also support five-year climate pledges
Can carbon's price finally match its value at COP26?
A global pricing mechanism for CO2 emissions could make polluters acknowledge and pay the full environmental cost of the oil and gas that drives the wheels of industry
EXCLUSIVE-African governments want climate finance to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030
The amount would mark a dramatic increase from the current goal of $100 billion annually that developed nations have struggled to meet
As Nepal runs dry, communities tap water harvesting
As groundwater depletes and climate change impacts strengthen, a rooftop system that catches, stores and filters rainwater is helping a Kathmandu Valley town beat thirst
Russia considering more ambitious climate targets
Russia's new draft plan - yet to be approved - sees it cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 79% by 2050 from 2019 in its main 'target' scenario, but falls short of carbon neutrality
Who wins, who loses from the boom in climate prediction startups?
New firms are harnessing AI to predict how climate change will affect land parcels, which could affect investments, loans and insurance - and make those with access to the data richer