New summit in Colombia seeks to revive stalled UN talks on fossil fuel transition
A landmark conference hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands will aim to lay the foundations for renewed talks on transitioning…
The US’s critical minerals club threatens an equitable clean energy transition
Nick Dearden is the director of Global Justice Now. The US push for nations to join a club that would…
Why women’s leadership is central to unlocking the global phaseout of fossil fuels
Osprey Orielle Lake is founder and executive director of The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) and a steering…
Deep divisions persist as plastics treaty talks restart at informal meeting
Officials from about 20 countries met informally in Japan this week in a bid to bridge major differences in talks…
How women transformed a Vanuatu community with off-grid solar
Flora Vano is country manager at ActionAid Vanuatu. We are living at a time when women and girls are experiencing…
South African rare earths project aims to rival Chinese with low-cost model
The backers of a rare earths mining project in the arid plains of western South Africa say they have the…
China eases climate target but clean energy could still cut emissions, experts say
China has slightly weakened its headline climate target for the next five years, potentially allowing its emissions to rise until…
Gulf oil and gas crisis sparks calls for renewables investment
As well as claiming more than 550 lives, the war between the United States and Israel and Iran threatens to…
Hong Kong Sees Warmest Winter on Record
“Together with the well above normal temperatures in December 2025 and warmer than usual weather in January 2026, Hong Kong…
Homestead farming is empowering Indigenous women in central India | News | Eco-Business
As Kusum’s backyard plot demonstrates, a key part of the model involves cultivating different kinds of vegetables at different heights,…
‘Political Attack’: Scientists Condemn Removal of Climate Chapter From US Judges’ Reference Manual
“Omitting the climate science chapter from the Reference Manual deprives judges of a carefully reviewed baseline explanation of the relevant…
South Korea, Singapore sign pact to study small modular reactors | News | Eco-Business
South Korea and Singapore have signed a strategic cooperation agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs), as the city-state studies next-generation…
Asia Pacific insurers warn climate shocks are becoming a systemic financial threat | News | Eco-Business
A new study by the MSCI Institute has found growing alarm among the world’s largest insurers that climate-driven extreme weather…
‘Exploring Every Option’: Greenpeace Vows to Fight $345 Million Verdict in Dakota Pipeline Suit
A North Dakota judge last week finalized a $345 million judgment in a lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s…
Malaysia to integrate water pricing into national adaptation plan, says environment ministry | News | Eco-Business
The plan, expected to be published this year, will consider what steps Malaysia must take to ensure the true cost…
Asia leads global shift toward sustainable investing, survey finds | News | Eco-Business
Asset owners in Asia-Pacific are increasingly embracing sustainable investment strategies, outpacing peers in Europe and North America as climate concerns…
Juan Miguel Cuna appointed as Philippines’ acting environment secretary | News | Eco-Business
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna has been selected by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr…
Mexico moves to combat pollution following Guardian investigations | America’s toxic trade
The Mexican government has announced it will pursue a sweeping array of tactics to combat industrial pollution, from $4.8m in…
Climate volatility at Winter Olympics highlights risks to Asia supply chains | News | Eco-Business
Unpredictable snowfall and warmer winters at the Milan-Cortina Games have forced organisers to rethink venues, rely more heavily on artificial…
The EU should partner with Global South to protect carbon-storing wetlands EU can help protect carbon-storing wetlands
Everybody knows that saving the Amazon rainforest is critical to our planet’s future. But the Pantanal? Most people have never…