How US Abdication at COP30 Cedes the Global Climate Agenda to an Ill-Prepared Asia
The world is ceding the climate agenda to a fractured coalition of Asian powers whose priorities are stability and growth, not the environment.
The Hollow Triumph of Belém
The Belém summit proved that the climate process can now count the trillions, while quietly refusing to pay the real cost of a fossil fuel phase-out.
India Demands Fund for Equitable Just Transition at COP30
At COP30, India seeks a new UNFCCC mechanism to finance developing countries’ economy-wide transition
Belém’s “Implementation COP” Still Searching for Enforceable Climate Action
The first week of COP30 reflected a familiar pattern—strong commitments tempered by lingering gaps in finance, ambition, and implementation.
Indigenous Knowledge, Direct Funds Drive Climate Resilience
COP30 panel affirmed that adaptation plans must prioritize Indigenous knowledge, territorial rights, and accessible finance
Global Emissions Projected to Drop 12% by 2035
New climate commitments project global greenhouse gas emissions to fall 12% by 2035, a stark reversal from pre-Paris Agreement forecasts
COP30: Belém Declaration Amplifies Need for People-Centered Adaptation
The COP30 Belém Declaration, underscores urgent people-centeric climate action to protect vulnerable communities & promote sustainable development.
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
COP30’s Sixth Letter Confronts Climate Diplomacy’s Hidden Challenges
Brazil’s sixth COP30 Presidency letter calls for urgent, transformative action and transparent collaboration to overcome persistent gaps
World Court Mandates 1.5°C Climate Limit, IUCN Hails Historic Ruling
The International Court of Justice (World Court) has issued a landmark opinion affirming states’ legal duty to protect the climate and limit global warming to 1.5°C.
CPI Advocates for Deeper Dive into Climate Finance Quality
The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is urging a critical shift in the global climate finance discussion -moving beyond the sheer volume of investment to strategically focusing on its effectiveness and long-term impact.
COP30 Presidency Push to Fast-Track Climate Agreements
Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, president of the upcoming COP30, called on countries to leverage the upcoming Bonn sessions to accelerate climate progress.
