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Wed, Mar 19, 2025

Understanding biodiversity and carbon credits 

Biodiversity and carbon credits put a price on the unpriced: ecological and environmental impacts. But what are they and why do they matter? This explainer breaks it down.

Blog by Nidhi Upadhyaya, Sabrina Bachrach

COP English

Fri, Feb 28, 2025

Postponed progress

The world anticipated an update on National Adaptation Plans at COP29 in Baku. But it did not happen. Instead, the process was deferred yet again. Hana Abdelatty explains why these plans matter and what must happen to keep the progress moving forward on the path to COP30.

Blog by Hana Abdelatty

COP English
Image of Brazil's rainforest, one of the largest carbon sinks in the world.

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Why Brazil? A look at the new host of the UN climate summit

In our latest analysis, Nidhi Upadhyaya considers why Brazil is well positioned to host the annual UN climate conference, and what's at stake for the country and the world.

Blog by Nidhi Upadhyaya

COP English

Fri, Jan 31, 2025

A price tag for climate

Developed countries are set to raise $1.3 trillion for climate action. But why this number—and can it be reached? Our expert Sabrina Nagel breaks down why blended finance is essential for this new era of climate finance.

Blog by Sabrina Bachrach

COP English

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

From headlines to impacts

On the road to COP30, climate finance is a priority issue. But it's about more than raising funds—it's about ensuring they can be deployed.

Blog by Nidhi Upadhyaya

COP English

Fri, Dec 6, 2024

It’s a triple COP year. What does this mean for the MENA region? 

2024 is a significant year for climate action with global negotiations on biodiversity, climate change, and desertification at the top of the agenda. As one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, what are the implications for MENA countries? 

Blog by Hana Abdelatty

COP English

Thu, Dec 5, 2024

A missed COP-portunity

At COP29, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) was at the top of the agenda. But what is it all about? Our new article breaks it down.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

COP English
A general view at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 venue in Baku, Azerbaijan November 14, 2024.

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

Is the world on track to cool down?

As the world heats up, the goals outlined in the Global Cooling Pledge are critical. This article outlines the progress on those commitments.

Articles by Kathleen Euler

COP English
Participants walk by an entrance of COP29, UN Climate Change Conference venue, an event held by UNFCCC in Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on November 10, 2024. COP29, running from November 11-22 focuses on carbon offset procedure and Loss and Damage Fund.

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Is the COP29 carbon market agreement a true climate milestone?

The article unpacks the implications of the landmark COP29 agreement to standardize a UN-backed global carbon market.

Blog by Hana Abdelatty

COP English
Image of Al Wasl Dome at Expo City at the COP28 U.N. at night.

Sat, Dec 9, 2023

A “Paris” moment for loss and damage

This blog explains what the loss and damage fund is and the progress that came out of its operationalization at COP28.

Blog by Sabrina Bachrach, Kathleen Euler

COP English