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COP29: First draft text panned but presidency hopeful for breakthrough
The leader of the European Parliament’s delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an…
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‘Clearly unacceptable’: EU unconvinced by COP29 compromise proposal
Azerbaijan’s first bid for a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations, though…
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New ranking puts Denmark on top for climate performance
Authors of the ranking say the EU’s performance shows the effect of the Green Deal but more still needs to…
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European governments bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP29
This article was originally published in French According to a coalition of NGOs, the European Union’s national delegations brought more than…
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‘Tax the mega rich’: Who could foot the COP29 climate bill?
“It makes common sense to tax mega polluters and the mega-rich to ensure that we have the money needed for…
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COP president Babayev optimistic about outcome after five days
A letter signed by global leaders and renowned climate scientists calls for reform of the COP process. ADVERTISEMENT On its…
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COP29: Is Net Zero possible?
Euronews spoke with a Vice-Chair of the IPCC and a leading expert in clean energy growth. ADVERTISEMENT Net Zero is…
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‘Finance Day’ at COP29 galvanises debate about numbers
Small Island Developing States call for a new climate financing regime that does not aggravate their debt burden. ADVERTISEMENT It…
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COP29: Regional European leaders join call for more adaptation funding
Local leaders could be the driving force behind plans that help their areas to survive extreme weather. ADVERTISEMENT Ongoing floods…
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Climate Action Commissioner reaffirms EU’s leadership
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe’s clean energy industry more competitive. ADVERTISEMENT On Day 3 at COP29 in…
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