climate action

A satellite image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission, shows a wildfire that broke out on August 5 south of Odemira in the Alentejo region in southern Portugal, as seen on August 7, 2023. The European Space Agency /Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Climate Change

Europe space chief warns over political wavering on climate

Scientists say climate change is making heatwaves more frequent, intense and likely to happen across seasons, not just in what were regarded as the summer months

A child wades through water on her way to school in Kurigram, Bangladesh, during floods in August 2016. Photo: Unicef
Bangladesh

Partnership launched to support coordinated climate action in Bangladesh, other countries

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference at the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo
World+Biz

UN climate body head dissatisfied with Bonn climate talks outcome

World Bank President Ajay Banga arrives for his first day of work at World Bank headquarters in Washington, U.S. June 2, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
World+Biz

World Bank's new chief asks staff to 'double down' on development, climate efforts

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RMG

H&M group driving further climate action in Bangladesh

Sweden, IUB launch 4-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh
Corporates

Sweden, IUB launch 4-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh

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Global Economy

Living cost, sustainable climate action emerge as key global risks of 2023: WEF report

A Dutch flag flown upside down in protest against the government's nitrogen policy on a farm in Hazerswoude, Netherlands.Photographer: Peter Boer/Bloomberg
Bloomberg Special

Rebel farmers are pushing back on climate action. This is why

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, US, August 21, 2019. Picture taken August 21, 2019/ Reuters
USA

US lawmakers say oil giants 'greenwashed' image while hampering climate action

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Thailand Prime Minister Pryauth Chan-Ocha in Riyadh.Photographer: Anadolu Agency
Bloomberg Special

Petrodollars are becoming a rival channel of climate diplomacy

China's chief climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua speaks during a news conference at the COP27 climate summit in Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
China

China will support climate damage mechanism but not with cash

World leaders gather for climate talks under cloud of crises
World+Biz

World leaders gather for climate talks under cloud of crises

Participants walk outside of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre before the COP27 climate summit opening in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt November 6, 2022. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
World+Biz

COP27 kicks off with deal to discuss climate compensation