Global carbon markets value surged to record $277 bln last year-Refinitiv
Despite a curb in emissions during the pandemic, carbon markets hit an all time high last year in part because of ambitious climate pledges
Pandemic a wake-up to world leaders on food frailties, WFP says
The coronavirus crisis has disrupted food supply chains across the globe, pushing 270 million people to the brink of starvation
OPINION: Refugees need clean energy help now
Displaced people face some of the biggest challenges accessing affordable, climate-smart energy – but a shift in attitudes and financing can help
Climate change less likely to be seen as an emergency in poor nations
An online UN survey, distributed through adverts in popular mobile games, shows increasingly global understanding of the climate crisis, but the highest concern is in rich nations
Heavy industry, transport sectors to align on net-zero climate plans
The Mission Possible Partnership commits companies to work with competitors, investors, suppliers and buyers to devise 'climate action agreements' by 2024 to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Biden's new climate orders to include pause on federal oil and gas leasing - sources
Roughly 25% of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions can be linked back to fossil fuels produced in federal lands and waters
Britain pins global cooperation hopes on shared climate fears
"I want to see the golden thread of climate action woven through every international event on the road to Glasgow," says UK official leading November's COP26 climate summit
New warning system in Bangladesh to tackle rising landslide risk
Landslide-vulnerable communities could get warnings five days in advance of predicted disasters as climate change brings more extreme rainfall
'Democratize the mountains': Chileans demand green space for all
A citizen-led movement aims to create a huge new park that is easy to reach from the capital and protects 80 sq km of glaciers
'Resilient recovery': Cities link pandemic, climate adaptation responses
1000 Cities Adapt Now initiative will focus on tackling water issues - from stormwater to drought – and using natural systems to protect urban areas from climate change impacts