Pope, Pacific Islands urge action as rich nations ring climate alarm
The low-lying Pacific islands are widely seen as a frontline in the fight against climate change as they struggle with rising sea levels
OPINION: Climate change and urban poverty: Why we should care
The pandemic and runaway climate change have underlined the urgency to recognise the rights of the urban poor
Back to the land: Thai forest draws young, green farmers
A community forest in northern Thailand shows conservation is possible with the participation of local farmers
Could cutting emissions and air pollution in cities improve children's health?
Slashing emissions could improve air quality and reduce childhood asthma cases by almost a quarter, according to a study surveying young people in 16 cities including Dhaka, Freetown, London and Mexico City
Climate-vulnerable countries float 'emergency' timetable to cut emissions
As the world is far off where it needs to be in reducing emissions, pressure is growing for efforts to be strengthened every year instead of the current five-year cycle
China submits updated climate pledges to United Nations
China aims to see its carbon dioxide emissions peak before 2030 and to become carbon neutral before 2060, enshrining earlier pledges made by its president
Banks still funding deforestation-linked firms in threat to global climate goals
About $238 billion in credit was provided to the biggest firms linked to forest loss - many dealing in agricultural commodities - over the past five years, says new report
Britain drafts COP26 deal on global aviation emissions
Many countries do not include emissions from international flights in their national climate targets, although some are planning tougher policies
EU to launch COP26 project with South Africa to speed up coal exit
EU to work with South Africa to help phase out use of coal, the most polluting fossil fuel which could stifle Paris Agreement targets
Britain's foreign aid: Where does the money go?
Britain's Chancellor Rishi Sunak says foreign aid cuts will remain for the next three years. But aid groups argue the shortfall will have devastating effects in poorer countries