Adaptation funding for cities and regions
Everything filed under responses in our climate change coverage, the 21 reports filed on it so far.
Current policies lock in irreversible cryosphere collapse
Earth's frozen regions face permanent damage as melting accelerates six times faster than in the 1990s, with current policies set to overshoot the...
African negotiators demand COP31 agenda items on adaptation finance
The African Group of Negotiators has formally requested three new agenda items for COP31, focusing on tripling adaptation finance, trade, and Green...
UN assessment warns 96% of coral reefs face collapse by 2075
A new IUCN assessment finds 96% of shallow-water coral reefs are at high risk of ecosystem collapse by 2075 due to global heating, with all 17...
Countries fall short of 2030 biodiversity targets as funding gaps persist
A UN report warns national plans are insufficient to meet the 2030 goal of protecting 30% of land and sea, with current finance falling billions...
World Bank Continues Gas Financing Amid U.S. Pressure
The World Bank will keep funding gas projects in developing nations despite U.S. demands to end its fossil fuel financing ban, balancing record clean...
21 States Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emissions Rule Repeal
A coalition of 21 states, cities, and counties has sued the Trump administration for repealing Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for power plants.
England gets £79m for tree planting and nature recovery
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle will announce a £79 million funding package to plant half a million trees and restore wetlands across England.
Guterres calls for tripling adaptation finance
UN chief António Guterres warns climate shocks are escalating into humanitarian crises.
Fossil Fuel Influence and Political Pressure Erode Academic Freedom
The Trump administration's 2025 funding freeze and investigations into 75 institutions have intensified a decades-long erosion of academic freedom.
UK Government Launches £30m Community Energy Fund
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced nearly £30m in funding for local 'People's Power' renewable energy projects.
Businesses Boost Climate Adaptation Spending
A new Capgemini report finds 68% of executives now prioritise climate adaptation, with 83% planning to increase spending.
Pacific islands demand COP31 finance for renewables
At a regional summit in Palau, Pacific Island Forum leaders called for the upcoming COP31 climate conference to deliver funding for renewable energy.
Mayors of Paris, Milan, Phoenix Share Heat Crisis Strategies
The mayors of Paris, Milan, and Phoenix detail their cities' specific policies for adapting to extreme heat, citing it as the deadliest climate...
Air Conditioning Essential for Climate Adaptation, Report Says
A new analysis argues that expanding access to air conditioning is a critical, if energy-intensive, adaptation strategy for billions living in the...
Spain Proposes EU Climate Adaptation Fund
Spain's vice president and minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, has called for the creation of an EU climate adaptation fund.
India Needs Timely Climate Adaptation Finance
Experts argue India needs adaptation finance to arrive early for preventative projects, not just post-disaster relief.
UK businesses invest in heat adaptation
A Barclays survey finds 37% of UK firms have invested in heat adaptation after record heatwaves, with cooling equipment a top priority.
Fat Marmot Week Launches to Fund Marmot Research
Researchers launch Fat Marmot Week to raise money for marmot research, affected by federal funding cuts.
Cities and Regions Turn to Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Climate Change
A majority of cities, states, and regions are using nature-based solutions to tackle climate change.
A $278bn Funding Gap: Who Will Pay for Water Security?
The world is grappling with a severe drought crisis, and the question of who will fund the necessary water security measures remains unresolved. The...
Energy Transition Requires Optimised Models for Investment Planning
Experts argue that countries need comprehensive energy system models to guide their transition to renewable energy, as current tools like NDCs fail...