Climate Change

Paris Agreement goals out of reach unless top emitters step up, study warns

Collective efforts “still fall far short” of what is needed to limit global warming to 1.5C of pre-industrial levels, according to research by the World Resources Institute (WRI). The study […]

UK government releases research and innovation framework for climate change adaptation

The UK government has identified research and innovation challenges across 11 sectors that will need to be addressed in a bid to drive collaborative action on climate change adaptation. The […]

Integrate mission governance into climate policy, says OECD

Governments should integrate mission governance into climate mitigation efforts to better drive progress towards green goals, the OECD has said.    In its report – ‘Harnessing mission governance to achieve […]

The missing link: exploring the potential of national climate institutions

While much thinking has gone into mechanisms for global collaboration on climate change, national governance is under-studied. Could it be the missing link in accelerating transitions to low-carbon, climate resilient […]

A seat at the table: women’s role in the fight against climate change

Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, yet rarely enjoy equal representation in climate decision-making, leading to policies that do not adequately address their needs. On International […]
Two UN representatives sit at a table during a Climate Weeks briefing.

UN resumes Climate Weeks to accelerate action

The UN is to hold two ‘Climate Weeks’ events this year, bringing together governments and other stakeholders in a bid to boost political ambition and accelerate climate action on the […]
Ed Miliband, secretary of state for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, and Net Zero Council co-chair, stands in front of a wind turbine wearing a hi-vis jacket.

UK’s Net Zero Council relaunched with ‘broader range of voices’

The UK government has relaunched the Net Zero Council and expanded its membership to include civil society and local government. The council – whose remit is to advise government on […]

US Treasury leaves major climate risk mitigation network

The US Treasury and central bank have withdrawn from a group of central banks and regulators created to mitigate climate risk in the financial system and support the transition to […]
Offshore wind farm

UN hails leap forward in global climate action transparency

Ninety nations have formally reported progress towards meeting their Paris Agreement commitments, in what the UN called a “critical effort… [towards] ensuring transparency in global climate action”. The cornerstone of […]

Dutch citizens’ climate assembly holds first meeting to shape advice for government

A 175-member National Citizens’ Assembly on Climate of the Netherlands has held its first meeting. The participants met in the city of Amersfoort on 18 and 19 January with Sophie […]