As the talks continue, some countries are pushing for a detailed “road map” for a global transition away from oil, gas and coal.
Tag: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Your Questions About Climate Change, Answered
You asked Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter, about the science and the politics. She responded from COP30 in Brazil.
UN Climate Summit in Brazil Brings Tourism and Change to Belém’s Ver-o-Peso Market
A market central to a Brazilian port city’s culture and cuisine got a makeover for the U.N. Climate Change Conference. The results have thrilled some but angered others.
Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.
The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
The United States is largely absent from the United Nations climate negations in Brazil. So who is stepping up?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Head for a Record in 2025, Global Carbon Project Reports
But there are signs that greenhouse gas pollution in China might be slowing, according to a new analysis.
Newsom in the Spotlight at the Climate Conference That Trump Decided to Skip
The California governor painted the president as a threat to American competitiveness by letting China dominate the renewable energy industry.
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Chinese Technology Is Shifting Climate Politics
At this year’s climate summit, the United States is out and Europe is struggling. But emerging countries are embracing renewable energy thanks to a glut of cheap equipment.
Why Everyone Wants to Meet the ‘World’s Most Boring Man’
Politicians, oil giants and climate activists hang on his every word. The Trump administration has blasted him. How did Fatih Birol get so big?
Tackling Climate Change Without the U.S.
This year’s U.N. climate talks are being held in Brazil. So far, they’ve been noteworthy for who isn’t attending.