Keywords: Climate Policy


Brazil’s President Lula to meet Trump to discuss economic and security issues

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss key economic and security matters, according to official sources. The meeting aims to strengthen dialogue between the two nations, despite longstanding differences on major global......

Cop31 in Türkiye seen as a crucial chance to revive global climate momentum after Cop30

Istanbul, January 7, 2026 – After the disappointment surrounding COP30 in Brazil, climate experts believe that Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 in 2026 could represent a decisive opportunity to reinvigorate stalled global climate action, provided Ankara strengthens its domestic climate commitments. Held......

German emissions drop only slightly in 2025 amid building and transport challenges

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell modestly in 2025, as limited progress in reducing pollution from buildings and transport offset gains made in other sectors, according to the energy think tank Agora Energiewende. The country emitted approximately 640 million tons of carbon dioxide, a 1.5%......

Automobile: the EU steps back from a full electric ban by 2035

The European Union has decided to soften its plan to impose a full transition to electric vehicles by 2035, amid growing difficulties faced by the automotive industry across Europe. The decision, announced on Tuesday, reflects a more flexible and pragmatic approach rather than a complete reversal of......

EU States and lawmakers approve 2040 climate target

European Union negotiators and lawmakers reached an overnight agreement confirming the bloc’s climate goal for 2040, introducing several flexibilities including the use of international carbon credits. Although the deal required discussions between the 27 member states and the European Parliament,......

Swiss voters reject civic service reform and climate wealth tax, early projections show

Early projections released after polls closed on Sunday indicate that Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major national initiatives: a plan to introduce compulsory civic duty for all citizens and a proposal to impose a climate-focused tax on large inheritances. According to public broadcaster......

Climate change deepens challenges for Morocco’s Amazigh nomads

Morocco’s Ait Khabbash community, part of the traditionally nomadic Amazigh pastoralists in the Draa-Tafilalet region, faces mounting challenges from climate change, compounded by historical marginalization. A recent study by the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, authored by researchers......

Tens of thousands march in The Hague, demanding stronger climate action before elections

Around 45,000 demonstrators filled the streets of The Hague on Sunday, urging the next Dutch government to prioritize climate policy. The mass mobilization came just days before the general elections, transforming the city into the focal point of a resurgent environmental movement determined to hold......

Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa

At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s......