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Economic insecurity and growing distrust in institutions are undermining governments’ ability to sustain support for climate action. To rebuild that support, they must show that climate policies can reduce household bills, create decent jobs, and ensure that the biggest emitters pay their fair share.

21 Sep 2026

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The devastating floods in Nepal demonstrate what happens when reckless development puts climate-vulnerable communities in harm’s way. They also highlight a climate-finance system that is unable to provide the funds countries need in the immediate aftermath of such disasters.

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As great power rivalry intensifies in the Pacific, stronger regional cooperation could help small island states protect their sovereignty and avoid becoming dependent on larger powers.

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Climate change is increasingly driving displacement, raising urgent questions about development models that foster unequal growth while exacerbating ecological risk.

28 July 2026

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13 July 2026

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17 June 2026

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19 May 2026

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20 April 2026

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3 March 2026

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24 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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15 December 2025

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1 December 2025

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20 November 2025

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17 November 2025

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15 November 2025

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13 November 2025

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