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COP28 presidency faces criticism as it strives to establish green credentials
Danish head of agency wins vote but developing countries signal support for more diverse leadership
Lobbying against Danish chief of UNEP follows a critical report on the impact of war on Ukraine
Donors forced to consider compromising or shutting down operations in Afghanistan
Scientists believe they can change ecosystems by creating mechanical versions of the real thing
Landmark UN pact aims to arrest extinctions by conserving 30% of land and oceans by 2030
Move to protect at least 30% of the world’s land, inland waters, coastal areas and oceans by 2030
International conference in Montreal to vote on ‘Paris Agreement for nature’ proposal
Focus turns to economic risks of loss of plant and animal life that experts estimate could affect up to half of global GDP
Financial risks and opportunities in placing an economic value on plants and animals draw money managers
Species are disappearing at an alarming rate and the economic consequences are catastrophic
Heated negotiations expected at summit over funding to deal with damage to environment and wildlife
A welcome UN push to tighten corporate rules is sending shudders through some boardrooms
Simon Stiell says he intends to review the process for future summits to ensure transparency
Loss and damage funding is positive but priority is to stop the cause of the harm
Despite agreement to fund poorer nations, failure to phase out fossil fuels angers negotiators
Jubilation over set-up of loss and damage support tempered by row over emissions goals
Even many participants in these UN-sponsored events say that the meetings are no longer fit for purpose
US climate envoy John Kerry tests positive for Covid as COP27 final draft agreement shows little progress
Hill+Knowlton Strategies draws ire from scientists for ‘incompatible’ representations
Leading nations affirm ‘urgent’ need to keep to goal and resist backsliding at UN climate summit
Number of people aged over 65 expected to hit 1bn by 2030
Breakthrough welcomed at Sharm el-Sheikh after political divisions mar crucial talks
Campaigners question legitimacy of having oil and gas companies participate in official programme
Plus, what the US midterm elections mean for the planet
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