Rare pudu birth in Argentina sparks conservation hopes for tiny enigmatic deer 27/11/2024

A rare pudu fawn was born in a biopark in Argentina earlier this month, giving scientists and conservationists a unique chance to study and collect data on the tiny enigmatic deer. ...more

World’s largest single purpose-built reef development launched in Dubai 26/11/2024

DUBAI REEF, a sustainable initiative under Dubai Can, has officially commenced the deployment phase of its reef modules, which will form the world’s largest single purpose-built reef development. ...more

Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges 26/11/2024

When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped to the podium at the closing meeting of the Baku climate summit on Sunday morning, hoping to clinch a hard-fought agreement on global climate finance, he carried with him two speeches. ...more

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin 26/11/2024

As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement was in sight. ...more

UN training centre opens at University of Surrey 26/11/2024

A new UN-affiliated training centre is set to open at the University of Surrey. ...more

Carnival cruise line emitted more CO2 in 2023 than Scotland’s biggest city – report 26/11/2024

The world’s largest cruise line company is responsible for producing more carbon dioxide in Europe than the city of Glasgow, a report has found. ...more

Abu Dhabi Announces Significant Progress in Implementing the Objectives of The Emirate’s Climate Change Strategy 2023-2027 25/11/2024

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environment Agency –Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced significant progress in implementing the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy 2023–2027. The strategy aims to enhance the emirate’s resilience to climate change risks, support efforts to achieve climate neutrality goals and the outcomes of the UAE Consensus, continue the UAE’s global leadership in sustainability, and ensure sustainable economic growth. ...more

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient 25/11/2024

Countries at the COP29 summit in Baku adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target on Sunday to help poorer nations cope with impacts of climate change, a deal its intended recipients criticised as woefully insufficient. ...more

The climate impact of fossil fuel exports 25/11/2024

A landmark agreement reached in Paris in 2015 to fight climate change requires countries to set targets and report on progress reducing national levels of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. ...more

India aims to stamp out farm fires with satellite images of scorched earth 25/11/2024

India's government plans to clamp down on polluting farm fires by measuring the areas burnt instead of live blazes, after reports that farmers were burning paddy waste or stubble at times when satellites were not passing overhead. ...more