UN Climate Summit Targets Electrification, Calls for Mining Safeguards
The UN climate summit emphasized electrification goals and advocated for mining safeguards.
COP31 Climate Summit 2026
UN climate conference in Turkey addressing global environmental commitments, climate finance, and fossil fuel transitions.
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Thursday 12 November2 stories
Venezuela Asserts Sovereign Right to Increase Oil Production at COP31
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the country's oil industry at the COP31 conference, asserting their sovereign right to pump more oil.
Turkey Secures $1.6 Billion AIIB Financing for Climate Reforms at COP31
Turkey has secured a record $1.6 billion from the AIIB for climate reforms during COP31.
Wednesday 11 November1 story
Ed Miliband warns of climate crisis threat to national security at COP31
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband highlighted the risks of the climate crisis to national security during COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
Tuesday 10 November2 stories
Greta Thunberg arrives at UN climate talks, emphasizes urgent action
Greta Thunberg arrives at the UN climate talks in Turkey, emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect people and the planet.
Iran Demands Compensation for Environmental Damage at COP31
Iran requested compensation for environmental damage caused by US and Israeli strikes during the COP31 climate conference.
Monday 9 November1 story
Singapore Minister States Cop31 Has Enough Work Without New Targets
Singapore's environment minister, Grace Fu, stated that the upcoming global climate talks are unlikely to yield new targets on curbing greenhouse gases.
Sunday 8 November2 stories
UK PM Burnham Addresses Climate Crisis at COP31 Summit
PM Andy Burnham addressed the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, emphasizing the urgency of the climate crisis and the UK's commitment to a 2050 net-zero target.
Australia Negotiates Fossil Fuel Exit at COP31 UN Climate Talks
Australia faces pressure as the chief negotiator at the COP31 UN climate conference to lead the transition away from fossil fuels.
Saturday 7 November1 story
UN Chief Urges Immediate Climate Action Ahead of COP31 Summit
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for urgent climate action from global leaders. He emphasizes the critical nature of the upcoming COP31 summit.
Thursday 5 November1 story
UN Climate Summit Highlights Urgency for Emissions Cuts and Climate Finance
COP31 in Turkey emphasized the need for drastic emissions cuts and climate finance, with Indigenous leaders and UN officials calling for urgent action.
Tuesday 3 November2 stories
Taliban Officials to Attend UN Climate Summit as Observers
Afghanistan's Taliban officials will attend the UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, as observers for the second time since 2021.
Brazil Unveils Global Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
Brazil has released a global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, urging countries to shift away from oil, gas, and coal voluntarily.
Saturday 31 October1 story
COP17: Nations Agree to Boost Biodiversity Efforts Amid Funding Shortfall
At COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, nations agreed to accelerate biodiversity protection but acknowledged insufficient funding and action to meet 2030 goals.
Wednesday 28 October1 story
COP17 Biodiversity Summit in Armenia Faces Challenges
COP17 in Armenia is facing issues with decision-making and meeting efficiency, while highlighting the role of universities and indigenous peoples.
Monday 19 October2 stories
UN Biodiversity Conference Reviews 2022 Agreement to Protect Nature
The UN biodiversity conference reviews a 2022 agreement aiming to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030.
UN Talks Aim to Reset Nature Goals as Targets Slip
Nearly 200 nations meet in Armenia to negotiate a nature pact, facing pressure to meet slipping goals.
Friday 16 October1 story
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia
World leaders gather in Yerevan, Armenia, for COP17 to address biodiversity loss and conservation efforts.
