Deal to keep 1.5C hopes alive is within reach, says Cop28 president 30/11/2023

An “unprecedented outcome” that would keep alive hopes of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5C is within reach, the president-designate of the UN Cop28 climate summit has said – and even Saudi Arabia is expected to come with positive commitments. ...more

Most sponsors of Cop28 have not signed up to UN-backed net zero targets 30/11/2023

Most companies sponsoring the UN climate talks in Dubai are not committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions in line with globally recognised net zero targets, it has been revealed. ...more

England to get new national park as part of nature plan 30/11/2023

England will get a new national park as part of a government set of "nature pledges" to give greater access and protection to the countryside. ...more

Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says 30/11/2023

Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, as the island also attempts to build climate change resilience while navigating its worst financial crisis in decades. ...more

Plans to present meat as ‘sustainable nutrition’ at Cop28 revealed 30/11/2023

Big meat companies and lobby groups are planning a large presence at the Cop28 climate conference, equipped with a communications plan to get a pro-meat message heard by policymakers throughout the summit. ...more

Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds 29/11/2023

Toxic pollutants released during gas flaring are endangering millions more people than previously feared, a BBC investigation suggests. ...more

Citizens in richer countries back climate help for vulnerable - EIB poll 29/11/2023

Citizens in Europe, the United States, China and Japan believe their countries should compensate poorer nations to help address the impact of climate change, a European Investment Bank poll of more than 30,000 people shared with Reuters showed. ...more

Thai cabinet approves draft clean air act to reduce pollution 29/11/2023

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft clean air act in a bid to reduce pollution, a government spokesperson said. ...more

First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel to take off 29/11/2023

The first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner fully powered by “sustainable” jet fuel will take off from London Heathrow this morning. ...more

Second endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia 29/11/2023

Another Sumatran Rhinoceros was born in an Indonesian sanctuary last week, the Environment Ministry said, the second birth of this critically endangered animal at the reserve this year. ...more