Keywords: Climate Policy


EU countries challenge new carbon pricing plan for fuel as climate policy debate intensifies

A group of European Union countries is calling for a rethink of a planned carbon pricing system for transport fuels, raising new questions over the future direction of the bloc’s climate policy. Ten member states, including Italy and Poland, have expressed concerns about the proposed measure,......

Denmark to end priority grid access for data centres amid electricity capacity crunch

The Danish government has announced plans to overhaul access to the national electricity grid by placing new data centres at the bottom of the priority list for future power connections, as mounting demand strains the country's energy infrastructure. Officials say the measure is intended to ensure......

China says global climate action will persist despite absence of some major countries

Global efforts to address climate change will continue regardless of the participation of individual countries, according to China’s environment minister, who reaffirmed support for multilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Brussels. Speaking at a gathering co-hosted by China, the......

Carney thanks former Canadian environment minister ahead of expected party resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly thanked former environment minister Steven Guilbeault ahead of his expected resignation from the Liberal Party’s parliamentary caucus, marking a notable moment of political tension within the governing party. The anticipated departure of Steven......

German cabinet agrees to replace green heating law amid policy shift

Germany’s cabinet has agreed to replace a controversial heating regulation introduced in 2023 that required new building heating systems to rely heavily on renewable energy sources, marking a significant shift in the country’s climate and housing policy. The original legislation, widely......

New Zealand expands native forest restoration to support nature credit market

New Zealand is taking new steps to strengthen environmental protection and sustainable land management through the development of a voluntary nature credit market. The initiative aims to encourage the restoration of native ecosystems while creating new economic opportunities for farmers and environmental......

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%......