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UNCS News is a news platform providing updates, information and insights concerning global climate diplomacy, focusing on COP and key climate negotiations. The site was established in collaboration with climate news organisations Periodistas por el Planeta, ClimaInfo and İklim Haber. It is not affiliated with the United Nations or any UN bodies, including UNFCCC.
COP29 EXPLAINERS
The COP29 explainers provide the climate community with a clear overview of what the COP should achieve.
After Disappointing COP, ICJ Could Deliver On Climate Action
Last month’s COP29 negotiations in Baku ended on a sour note. While an agreement was reached in the waning hours…
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The latest opinions and commentaries written by climate & diplomacy experts.
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How Will We Meet the Price of Nature?
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COP29 – it is all about the appearance
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Bridges to Brazil
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Can Carbon Capture Live Up to the Hype?
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The sore spot of climate finance
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The Bridgetown Initiative, Explained
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Opinion: Time to Respond!
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CLIMATE DIPLOMACY SNAPSHOTS
The Climate Diplomacy Snapshots provide the climate community with a clear overview of 24 countries and the EU on climate and recovery to pursue these joint objectives and keep the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C
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THE METHANE ACTION IMPERATIVE
Methane has caused 30% of the rise in global temperatures since pre-industrial times, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), trapping as it does over 80 times more heat than CO2 in its first twenty years. Agriculture (40%), fossil fuels (35%) and waste (20%) are the main culprits.
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SCIENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT
An independent science-based assessment tracking all countries’ emission reduction pledges and their implementation.
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UNCS News is a news platform offering timely updates on global climate diplomacy, focusing on COP and key climate negotiations. We provide news, data, insights and analysis to help foster a nuanced understanding of global climate challenges and opportunities.
The site was established in collaboration with climate news organisations Periodistas por el Planeta, ClimaInfo and İklim Haber. It is not affiliated with the United Nations or any UN bodies, including UNFCCC.
