Global Climate Diplomacy, Cities, Urban Turn and COP30
COP30’s urban turn transforms cities into strategic diplomatic actors essential for global climate implementation.
Economic Growth No Longer Needs Carbon Emissions
Decoupling is now the norm; 92% of world GDP shows economic growth without rising emissions.
Beyond Borders: Why Local Climate Action Must Meet Global Policy
Data confirms climate crisis is global, requiring integrated policy, massive funding, and radical local-to-global collaboration
Global Inequality an ‘Emergency’ as Urgent as Climate Change
G20 experts urge new International Panel on Inequality, mirroring climate science body
Brazil Releases Political Climate Package Draft
COP30 President releases draft “Mutirão” political text, urging swift consensus on key climate issues
Global Coalition Demands Fossil Fuels Exit Plan
Over 80 nations urge COP30 for a detailed plan to end reliance on fossil fuels
Can COP30 in Belém Break the Greenwashing Cycle?
COP30 in Brazil stands at a defining moment for global climate ambition—marking a decade since the Paris Agreement and the renewal of nations’ 2035 commitments
COP Presidencies Launch $1.3T Climate Finance Roadmap
COP29 and COP30 Presidencies unveil the “Baku to Belém Roadmap” to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually for developing nations by 2035
Brazil Establishing Sustainable Taxonomy
Brazil is establishing its sustainable taxonomy by decree, defining criteria for green investments, and is proposing a “Super-Taxonomy” to standardize global finance rules
Climate Adaptation Funds Lag $310 Billion
UN report warns developing nations face a $310 billion annual climate adaptation finance shortfall, missing key 2025 funding goals
Brazil’s $125 Billion TFFF Launch Faces Delay
Brazil’s TFFF launch is delayed due to postponed investor events and an unfinalized financial model
Brazil’s COP30 Forest Fund: A Green Loan or a Global South Handout?
A Brazilian-led proposal for a $125 billion forest conservation fund at COP30 is being criticized for potentially benefiting investors more than tropical nations
