UN Green Climate Fund Open for Business – Now Where’s the Money?
After four years of negotiations over the framework of a new UN Green Climate Fund, countries have agreed on what are considered “essential elements” to make the Fund operational.
Fossil Fuels: The Tide is Turning
Institutions are starting to recognize that fossil fuels are part of a bygone era – and that the time to invest in clean energy alternatives is now.
Electrifying Africa – But at What Cost to Africans?
Two U.S. initiatives to provide Africans with electricity seem likely to lead to large, climate-polluting projects rather than the locally sourced renewable energy rural Africa needs.
A Roadmap for Survival
The latest UN report on addressing climate change reflects a strong Western bias, but it’s the most comprehensive tool we’ve got.
Is the Democrats’ Talkathon on Climate Change Just Talk?
IPS Fellow Daphne Wysham debates whether the Senate Democrats’ all-nighter means that they are serious about tackling global warming.
What’s Hot and What’s Not at COP19 in Warsaw
As negotiations at the annual UN climate summit enter their final days, three participants weigh in on what’s hot – and what’s not – at COP19.
Corporate Capture in Warsaw: The ‘New Normal’ in the Disaster Zone
Disasters, inaction, and corporate sponsorship are increasingly desperate realities of the climate talks in Warsaw. IPS guest bloggers highlight the problems associated with these issues, which are rapidly becoming ‘normal’ at UN climate summits.
Opening COP19 Warsaw: A Climate Justice Take on UN Talks
To mark the start of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP19) in Warsaw, Poland, a new series of Climate Justice briefings has been released offering critical perspectives on a number of the crucial issues under discussion.
Climate Policy Expert Calls Lack of Money “Elephant in the Room” at Climate Finance Meeting
The Green Climate Fund was established to provide money for climate adaptations to developing countries
Electrifying Africa – But at What Cost to Africans?
Two U.S. initiatives to provide Africans with electricity seem likely to lead to large, climate-polluting projects rather than the locally sourced renewable energy rural Africa needs.
