The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency
Neither neoliberalism nor the ‘radical left’ seems able to solve the problem in most Greek people’s minds: the almost unbearable increases in the cost of living
Acclaimed Indian writer Amitav Ghosh’s new work explores how the climate crisis has its roots in European colonialism
The deal on financing agreed at Cop29 is too little, too late
The Olympics of negotiations offer lessons for corporate life
The summit was close to failure, but secured a last-minute dal of climate finance for developing countries
Wealthy countries including EU committing $300bn a year for climate vulnerable countries but the outcome was condemned by aid agencies across the world
Financial agreement clearly short of what is necessary to support the most vulnerable countries and communities
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required
Campaigners decry influence of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and looming Donald Trump presidency
Walkout by some developing countries confirms climate finance is the major blocker to progress
‘There is no deal to come out of Baku that will not leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth, but we are within sight of a landing zone’
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
‘Standing still is retreat and the world will rightly judge us very harshly if this is the outcome’ warns UK’s Ed Miliband
Vatican, Russia and Saudi Arabia voice concern over gender action plan aimed at supporting women affected by climate change
Ireland reaches highest ever ranking due to progress on renewable energy including solar, energy use and climate policy
Message is ‘don’t leave Baku without a successful new finance goal’, says UN climate chief
The speed of decline in the ocean current system known as Amoc will determine whether Ireland can adapt or face catastrophic impacts
Wealthy G20 countries meeting on other side of world must send signal, backed by finance, to tackle climate crisis or ‘face economic carnage’
A chasm remains between countries who believe carbon pollution is the source of our collective ills and those who believe oil and gas are to be used to drive their economies
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Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
Expected level of global heating by end of the century has not changed since 2021, with ‘minimal progress’ made this year - Carbon Action Tracker
Withdrawal of 85-strong delegation from Baku climate summit has prompted concerns that other countries might do likewise
UN chief welcomes ‘high ambition coalition’ including Ireland which is pushing for more ambitious outcome
World likely to overshoot the critical 1.5-degree target in the Paris Agreement in less than 10 years, according to climate scientists
Starmer commits to cutting emissions by 81% at climate summit overshadowed by Trump election win
2024 was ‘masterclass in climate destruction’, António Guterres tells global leaders
Breaching of 1.5 degrees global warming temperature rise target becoming a reality
Carbon credits predicted to enable big increase in climate spending but critics says backdoor deal was rushed and undermines UN climate process
UN talks open in Baku with stark warning no country is immune from climate disaster
Mary Robinson backs call by environmental campaign for oil and gas companies to help pay for climate breakdown
Report warns not cutting emissions risks greater long-term costs, stranded assets, and dependence on unproven carbon removal technologies after 2030
‘It will be hard to get agreement in a world that is so divided and under such stress, but that is what we have to do’
World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’
The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive
High pressure is causing very mild winds from the south and southwest, making it feel more like summer than autumn
‘Climate is warming, generally, so we are bound to see records being broken,’ says Copernicus climate change service
If Ireland delivers a credible food/health/climate strategy for the 2025 conferences it should open longer-term possibilities
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
If elected once more, Trump has pledged to remove the US from all international climate accords, which could trigger similar actions among other big nations
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