Unfccc News
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Coal does not make sense in the Philippines, says former UN climate chiefAs part of her mission to put greenhouse gas emissions on a downward path by 2020, Christiana Figueres pushes for renewables to electrify one of the most coal-dependent countries in Southeast Asia. -
COP24: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in KatowiceThis year’s COP24 annual UN climate conference concluded late on Saturday evening in Katowice, Poland, after two weeks of tension-filled talks.
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Consensus eludes climate talks over finance and transparencyThe progress in the first week of climate negotiations in Katowice has been painfully slow, and a logjam over financial transparency can unravel agreements in other areas such as green technology transfer. -
World's local governments rally in California to fight climate changeThe gathering reflects a desire to bypass the slow progress of national governments in implementing Paris agreement goals.
Unfccc Opinion
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Why the rise of populist nationalist leaders rewrites global climate talks– As the world meets at COP24 in Poland—itself led by a populist government—people who care about achieving the Paris Agreement goal should push for new strategies to reduce emissions in countries headed by populist leaders. -
Here's why there will be few protests outside the UN climate talks– The Polish government has banned spontaneous assemblies outside the talks—just as they are needed most. -
Going full circle for growth and the planet– Overhauling wasteful manufacturing and consumption to achieve a circular economy would benefit the climate, people, and businesses, write UNIDO’s Li Yong and UNESCAP’s Hongjoo Hahm.
Videos
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Patricia Espinosa on Trump, Brexit, ‘loss and damage’ and 1.5C goal– Patricia Espinosa is tasked to steer the international climate negotiations through the finer details of the Paris Agreement. What happens if the US renegades on its current commitment? Is Brexit a threat? Her answers on this video.
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‘There is no time to waste’ Ban says, as Paris climate accord crosses first threshold for entry into force
Carbon & Climate
‘There is no time to waste’ Ban says, as Paris climate accord crosses first threshold for entry into force
– With 31 more countries submitting their instruments of ratification for the Paris climate pact last week, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is confident the Paris Agreement will have entered into force before his term concludes. -
'Climate change is really about the wellbeing of people'– UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, talks about the need to mobilise the world in the fight against climate change, which is affecting lives every day.
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Loss and damage, here and now– Despite strenuous efforts by many rich governments, loss and damage due to climate change is evident everywhere; UN environment and climate bodies suggest some ways to deal with it.
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