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The G20 in Rio de Janeiro recommitted to tackling fossil fuel subsidies, but vulnerable communities need support.

As the New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance approaches at COP29, China’s stance is drawing significant attention.

Global Witness warns that mining for green energy is fuelling conflict and human rights abuses in Asia and elsewhere, urging tougher standards and protections.

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Recalling the 2022 floods, Pakistani minister said that quick and efficient disbursement is key for climate funds to work.

By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

By Hans Nicholas Jong

By Felipe Cárcamo Moreno

Thomson Reuters Foundation

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As the world’s biggest climate conference nears in Azerbaijan, observers say little should be expected from a host country that has questionable environmental and human rights credentials. But the talks should not be written off as negotiators work on a deal to compensate climate-vulnerable countries. By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Investing in nature is essential to addressing the intertwined crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution while fostering global economic resilience. By Ambroise Fayolle

Indonesia’s capital has poor water infrastructure. Existing water resources should be reused to avoid a water crisis. By Eka Permanasari and Denis Teoman

Developing countries like Pakistan must grasp the finance architecture for operationalising loss and damage, as it will be key at the upcoming COP. By Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

By Lucky Susanto and Grace Wangge

By Robert Watson, James Dyke and Wolfgang Knorr

By Mary Robinson

By Li Shuo and Lauri Myllyvirta

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Juice Media parody ad mocking government inaction on climate change

We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.

Various female groups and leaders, spearheaded by the UN Women, gathered at the sidelines of the on-going climate conference to highlight the specific consequences of global warming on women, as well as the climate action they can pioneer

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The climate non-profit's head Sherry Madera insists there are just 450 questions, not over 5,500 as some industry players have cited, in its new questionnaire, which has faced pushback for failing to ease disclosure burden as intended.

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

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