Cop30 draft omits fossil fuel transition plan
Critical UN climate summit faces crisis as draft agreement removes fossil fuel transition roadmap. Negotiations intensify with fire evacuation adding drama. Read the latest developments.
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Fire at Cop30 forces evacuation, 13 suffer smoke inhalation
A major fire disrupted UN climate talks in Brazil, forcing evacuations and injuring 13. With just two days left, the blaze raises concerns over critical deal negotiations. Read the latest.
Cop30 climate summit evacuated after venue fire
Critical climate negotiations at Cop30 in Brazil were thrown into chaos after a fire forced evacuation of the conference centre, potentially delaying fossil fuel phase-out agreement.
Major Fire Halts Cop30 Climate Talks in Brazil
A huge fire has forced evacuations and halted UN climate talks at the Cop30 venue in Brazil. Read the latest on the incident and its impact on the crucial summit.
Indonesia's climate crisis amid coal dependency
As floods devastate Bali, Indonesia faces a critical dilemma: powering growth with coal while confronting severe climate impacts. Discover why global investment is vital for change.
Australia's Cop31 bid fails but Bowen gains key role
Australia's bid to host Cop31 climate summit collapses but Chris Bowen secures pivotal negotiations presidency in creative Turkey deal that could salvage UN climate talks.
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Australia Deal
Turkey will host the 2026 UN climate summit in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations, ending a two-year stand-off. The compromise aims to boost climate diplomacy.
Climate crisis reshapes daily American life
From dried-up fishing spots to cancelled campfires, discover how climate change subtly transforms everyday American life. Share your personal climate story with The Guardian.
China: We Won't Lead on Climate Policy Alone
Senior Chinese climate adviser Wang Yi warns China is committed to clean energy but refuses to take the lead without US participation. Exclusive insights from COP30 in Brazil.
UK's Climate Leadership Questioned at COP30
The UK faces criticism for its lacklustre performance at COP30 climate talks in Brazil, marked by aid budget cuts and failure to commit to key financial initiatives. Can Britain reclaim its leadership role?
Bhutan PM urges West to follow carbon-negative lead
Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay reveals how his nation became carbon-negative while urging wealthy countries to reduce emissions for their citizens' wellbeing. Discover Bhutan's climate leadership.
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action at UN talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
COP30 Brazil Summit Sets 1.5°C Climate Goals
World leaders gather in Belém for COP30, setting ambitious climate targets to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Discover the key agreements and challenges ahead.
COP30 climate talks enter critical ministerial phase
UN climate talks shift into high gear as government ministers take over negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. Key issues include fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance for developing nations.
COP30 Talks Shift as Nations Push for Greater Climate Action
At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, negotiations are pivoting from implementation to new ambition. With pressure from President Lula, a final decision text on fossil fuels and finance is now possible. Read the latest.
Major climate protests at COP30 halfway point
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Cop30: UN Climate Summit Faces Critical Finance Test
As the UN's Cop30 summit unfolds in Belém, the critical battle over climate finance between developed and developing nations will determine the pace of a just transition from fossil fuels. Will wealthy nations pay their fair share?
Protesters block COP30 climate talks entrance
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit Demanding Action
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
Conflict Nations Left Behind in Climate Finance
War-stricken countries including Somalia, Chad and Yemen warn they're receiving just 10% of climate aid despite being hardest hit by climate change. Exclusive report from Cop30 in Belém.
Climate Finance: The $300bn Question for Developing Nations
As Cop30 activists demand action, we investigate the $300bn climate finance target. Who pays, who receives the funds, and why experts call it a 'wild west' of accountability.
Climate funds go to wealthy petrostates, analysis reveals
A Guardian and Carbon Brief investigation exposes how climate finance is failing the world's poorest nations, with billions going to wealthy petrostates like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Urgent reform is needed to direct funds where they are most needed.
Trump's influence felt at COP30 climate summit
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
COP30: The Key Players in Climate Showdown
As world leaders gather for the critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, discover the key nations and blocs shaping our planet's future. From climate laggards to green pioneers, we break down what each major player really wants from these high-stakes negot
Earth's hottest 12 months breaks temperature records
New climate data reveals our planet has experienced its warmest year-long period on record, pushing past critical temperature boundaries and signalling urgent climate action is needed.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
China's COP30 Strategy: Xi Backs Global South Climate Demands
Beijing signals major climate policy shift as President Xi Jinping advocates for developing nations' interests in UN address, positioning China as environmental champion ahead of crucial Brazil summit.
UN: Triple hottest years risk irreversible climate damage
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
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