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Wins and losses of COP26Negotiators in Glasgow found some common ground and managed to strike a climate deal after two weeks of intense talks, but the world remains far from limiting warming. Here is a snapshot of the wins and losses at COP26. -
Inside the mind of a climate negotiator: how the Philippines is brokering for climate finance at COP26Policy & Finance
Inside the mind of a climate negotiator: how the Philippines is brokering for climate finance at COP26
A veteran negotiator and former delegation heads reveal the nuances and strategies that have brought success during previous climate talks and may be key to breaking the deadlock to get rich nations to deliver on their climate pledges.
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At COP26, 50 countries vow to cut healthcare emissionsFourteen of the countries have made a net zero pledge including major emitter UK, as well as climate-vulnerable nations like Fiji and Malawi. Indonesia is the only Asian country with a decarbonisation goal for healthcare. -
COP26 carbon-market talks 'difficult'—but hopes for breakthrough, says Norway ministerCarbon & Climate
COP26 carbon-market talks 'difficult'—but hopes for breakthrough, says Norway minister
Setting rules for carbon markets—a major goal of the COP26 climate change talks—is challenging but "nobody wants to be the villain", says Norway's climate minister.
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Closing the nature-finance gap– Although the biodiversity crisis is intimately linked to the climate one, the financing to address it is woefully inadequate. With a new global biodiversity plan now in the works, the world has an opportunity – and a duty – to start making up for lost time. -
With the private sector now on board, this is our year to turn the tide on biodiversity lossPolicy & Finance
With the private sector now on board, this is our year to turn the tide on biodiversity loss
– If governments can agree to targets laid out in a new biodiversity framework, our societies, economies and financial system may have a fighting chance at preventing the precipitous decline of the planet’s species and ecosystems. -
If 'totemic' climate finance pledge is missed, developing nations should skip COP26Policy & Finance
If 'totemic' climate finance pledge is missed, developing nations should skip COP26
– The UK official running the UN summit says rich nations must fulfill an unmet promise to provide US$100 billion a year if they are to retain their credibility in negotiations.
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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Women stand up for climate change in Warsaw– Various female groups and leaders, spearheaded by the UN Women, gathered at the sidelines of the on-going climate conference to highlight the specific consequences of global warming on women, as well as the climate action they can pioneer
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