While critics called Cop30 a failure, this analysis reveals the significant progress made on adaptation finance and the transition from fossil fuels. Discover the real-world climate action emerging from the summit.
UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.
Rising heat and water scarcity disrupt India's cotton production and garment factories, highlighting the urgent need for climate justice in developing nations. Read how climate impacts threaten global fashion supply chains.
An in-depth analysis of the five major geopolitical threats that hampered progress at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, from leadership vacuums to media absence.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
UN climate talks in Brazil ended with a deal on adaptation finance but no fossil fuel phase-out plan. Discover the key outcomes and reactions from COP30.
The UN's COP30 climate summit in Brazil concluded with a weakened deal, delaying finance for poorer nations and failing to set a fossil fuel exit roadmap. Discover why leadership proved the ultimate stumbling block.
COP30 summit secures historic climate adaptation fund and national transition roadmaps. Nations commit to enhanced emissions targets ahead of 2030 deadline. Read the full analysis.
World governments agree a Cop30 climate deal boosting finance for poor nations but omitting fossil fuels. Discover the implications of this critical compromise.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
COP30 climate talks in Brazil near a conclusion with a deal critics call weak, failing to include a fossil fuel transition road map. Discover the outcome and what's next for global climate action.
As COP30 in Belem reaches its climax, a deal on a fossil fuel transition roadmap is uncertain. Follow the latest on the UK's stance and global negotiations. Stay informed on the climate summit's outcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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