White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump's return
Washington (AFP) Dec 19, 2024
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled an ambitious new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens to upend US efforts to combat global warming. ... more
'Ambitious' islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings; plus global south rep interview
The Hague (AFP) Dec 13, 2024
Young people from small island states - the driving force behind the climate change hearings at the International Court of Justice - have provided a breath of fresh air to proceedings and gut-wrenching testimony from the front-line. ... more
World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 14, 2024
Negotiators failed to produce an agreement on how to respond to drought at Saudi-hosted UN talks, participants said on Saturday, falling short of a hoped-for binding protocol addressing the scourge. ... more