Climate action plan

Bangladesh needs billions to go green, draft strategy says
Economy

Bangladesh needs billions to go green, draft strategy says

Over $200b will be required in climate action financing in next two decades, says the green growth document prepared by World Bank

A thermal power plant is seen near residential buildings in Beijing, China November 21, 2018/ Reuters
China

Analysis - China turns to households in fight to slash carbon emissions

World risks focusing on the wrong things at Cop28
Bloomberg Special

World risks focusing on the wrong things at Cop28

FILE PHOTO: United Arab Emirates' Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
World+Biz

COP28 president says oil companies support 2050 net-zero goal

US climate envoy Kerry meets China's VP, urges China to 'raise ambition'
World+Biz

US climate envoy Kerry meets China's VP, urges China to 'raise ambition'

A member of the civil society holds a placard as others queue during a peaceful protest against the continent's inaugural climate summit, marching against the use of fossil fuels in the region while demanding that governments and industries transition to renewable energy in Nairobi, Kenya September 4, 2023. REUTERS/John Muchucha
Climate Change

Hundreds of millions of dollars pledged for African carbon credits at climate summit

Traditional dancers entertain delegates during the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
Climate Change

World losing race to meet climate goals, COP28 president says

A UK flag flies on the bank of the River Thames in London. Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg
Thoughts

The UK can learn from Bangladesh on adapting to the climate crisis

A plan led by G7 countries, dubbed "Global Shield," was also launched during the conference, but critics called it a "distraction" from a real loss and damage fund. Photo: DW
Panorama

COP27 'loss and damage' fund: What's in it for South Asia?

G20 agrees to pursue efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C
World+Biz

G20 agrees to pursue efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C

Photo: Collected
World+Biz

Climate leaders call for 'Paris agreement' for nature

A flood victim pushes his donkey cart on flooded highway, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan, September 16, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo
World+Biz

COP27: What is 'Loss and Damage' compensation, and who should pay?

Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of floods are affecting livelihoods and infrastructure in Bangladesh. Photo: Mumit M
Panorama

COP27 must deliver on climate finance for Bangladesh