UNFCCC

Adelaide Positioned to Host COP31 Climate Talks if Australia Secures Bid

1 month ago

In a significant development for climate diplomacy, Adelaide is emerging as the frontrunner to host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) if Australia's ambitious bid is successful. This potential recognition of Adelaide as a key venue for international climate discussions underscores the city’s growing prominence in environmental policy and its commitment to addressing climate change.

Bloomberg Commits Funding to UN Climate Body Following Trump's Paris Deal Withdrawal

4 months ago

In a significant move towards bolstering international climate efforts, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged to provide substantial financial support to the United Nations’ climate initiatives. This commitment follows the U.S. government’s decision, under President Donald Trump, to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, a landmark accord aimed at combating climate change.

COP29: Revisiting Old Divisions in Climate Politics

6 months ago

As global leaders prepare for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the agenda is charged with the weight of past negotiations and unresolved issues. Scheduled for early December in Dubar, this year's conference aims to tackle urgent climate challenges but is overshadowed by longstanding tensions and controversies that could hinder progress.