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November 25, 2025
AI in climate action: How green digital shapes COP30 discussions
When it comes to AI and climate change, there are a variety of opinions, from the optimistic to the pessimistic and the skeptical. Given the overarching concerns about environmental harms of AI, it is surprising to some that AI is front and centre at COP.
November 24, 2025COP30 wrap-up: Five key takeaways, and why they still need more work
COP30 closed on Saturday after two charged weeks in Belém. A fire that briefly disrupted the venue became an apt metaphor for a summit defined by heated disputes over fossil fuels, finance, forests, critical minerals, and carbon markets.
November 21, 2025Inside COP30: Can China lead, and how far can South-South cooperation go?
As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.
November 21, 2025China raises profile in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid U.S. absence
China has taken a more prominent role in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid the absence of the US. Beijing’s diplomats have been active in behind-the-scenes roles previously typically filled by Washington.
November 20, 2025Indonesia labeled ‘Fossil of the Day’ for echoing industry talking points at COP30
Indonesia has been publicly rebuked at COP30 with a “Fossil of the Day” award after civil society groups accused its delegation of echoing fossil fuel and carbon industry lobbyists during negotiations on Article 6.4, the UN’s new carbon market mechanism.
November 19, 2025COP30: More than 80 countries challenge petrostates with fossil fuel phase-out call
As COP30 nears its end, with only two days left before delegates head home, 82 countries are calling for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
November 19, 2025COP30 updates: Philippines spotlights just transition, ASEAN carbon framework gains momentum
For the first time, ASEAN has set up its own pavilion at a UN climate summit (COP30), signaling the bloc’s growing commitment to climate finance and a just transition.
November 19, 2025COP30: Experts stress global goal on adaptation must respond to actual needs
COP30 needs a dedicated political commitment addressing how to put the global goal into action, write two climate diplomacy experts.
November 12, 2025COP30: Taiwan shares public-private approach to advance digital and green transition
At COP30, Taiwan brought its experience in public-private collaboration for digital and green transition to the international dialogue.
November 12, 2025Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP30?
For the first time in the history of COP climate summits, the US – the world’s largest historical emitter – has not sent a delegation to the talks.