The UN's World Meteorological Organization said levels of the three main greenhouse gases -- the climate-warming carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all broke records last year.

The country has been installing renewable energy capacity at breakneck speed, with new solar in 2023 alone amounting to twice the entire installed capacity in the US. the analysis, released by climate site Carbon Brief, said. The ramp-up in installation is all but guaranteed to push fossil-fuel electricity generation and...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that policies to address climate change should not "crush the bones" of countries grappling with energy poverty, ahead of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. Speaking at a conference on economic cooperation with Africa, the Gulf kingdom's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin...

Geneva, Switzerland - The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April 2024, the United Nations said on Wednesday. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought in some parts of the...

Most of the world's leading producers of fossil fuels have pledged to achieve "net-zero" emissions by midcentury -- a target that should align with the Paris Agreement's aims to limit global warming. But the annual UNEP report makes it clear that the production plans of the top 20 producing countries...

Combating climate change demands global collaboration and collective action, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira tells TRENDS in an interview.

BONN, GERMANY - Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development. UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action (#AI4ClimateAction) explores the role of AI as a powerful tool for advancing and scaling up transformative climate action in developing countries. In line with the...

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – High-level representatives from the member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international organizations, experts from over 145 countries gathered here to explore solutions for moving towards net-zero and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. The two-day International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, which concluded on...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Setting up a "loss and damage" fund for poorer nations hit by climate change dominated preliminary talks on Tuesday, one month before COP28 in Dubai where delegates look set to tussle over the future of fossil fuels. Around 70 ministers have gathered since Monday at the Emirates...

Oman, a minor oil producer compared with its neighbours the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, is moving quickly in its project to revive the forests that once covered the country, but died out thousands of years ago because of climatic changes.

ABU DHABI, UAE -  Upcoming UN climate talks in Dubai will be open to the private sector on an unprecedented scale, the conference's chief said on Monday, calling it a chance to "reimagine entire economies". Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 president and head of state-owned oil giant ADNOC, was speaking at...

"Without policy intervention, direct and indirect emissions from air conditioning and refrigeration are projected to rise 90 percent above 2017 levels by the year 2050," a UN report warned in 2020.

The two will collaborate in green, sustainable technologies.

Tropical cyclone TEJ made a landfall over the coast of Al Mahra governorate, in the country's southeast, late on Monday and continued to churn northwest. Telecommunications are down, badly hampering rescue efforts. "Initial reports indicate that two deaths have been recorded, as well as 150 injuries... and the displacement of...

Combating climate change demands global collaboration and collective action, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira tells TRENDS in an interview.

Deforestation last year was over 20 percent higher than it should have been to meet the leaders' pledge, with 6.6 million hectares of forest lost, much of it primary forest in tropical regions. The Forest Declaration Assessment, overseen by more than two dozen environmental groups and research organizations, also warns...

"The UAE's financial markets are proactively broadening sustainable finance options. The Dubai Financial Market has rolled out regulatory frameworks for environmental, social, and governance reporting, urging listed companies to enhance ESG information disclosure and adopt ESG reporting practices," she adds.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala and The Red Sea, has completed the installation of the largest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Saudi Arabia. The network includes more than 150 charging stations spread across...

"World peace and security, along with social, economic, and political stability, hinge on two pivotal factors: addressing climate issues and investing in clean and renewable energy sources through a just and responsible energy transition, and leveraging advanced technologies to combat the effects of climate change," Ghobash adds.

Dubai is prioritizing renewable energy, sustainable design, water conservation, and biodiversity protection. Its commitment to a sustainable future showcases its dedication to preserving the environment.

"While the world has abundant funds, there's a need for innovative strategies to channel them into vital sectors like sustainable development, renewable energy, and the blue economy," she adds while sharing her optimism for the World Investment Forum (WIF) in Abu Dhabi, scheduled between October 16 and 20, 2023.

Benguerir, Morocco - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday she backed efforts to boost the lending firepower of the IMF and World Bank to combat poverty and climate change. Speaking on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Morocco, Yellen said the global lending system had already...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Clean Development Mechanism Designated National Authority (CDMDNA) announced on Monday the operation of Saudi Arabia's domestic market mechanism, Greenhouse Gas Crediting and Offsetting Mechanism (GCOM), at MENA Climate Week 2023 here.  This step reflects the Kingdom’s role in addressing climate challenges and enabling institutions to...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here in electrical interconnection, green/clean hydrogen, and supply chains. The MoU was signed by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and India’s Minister of Power and New and Renewable...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The president of the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on Sunday for governments to abandon the "fantasy" of hastily ditching existing energy infrastructure in pursuit of climate goals. "We cannot unplug the energy system of today before we build the new system of tomorrow. It...

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Dry conditions, particularly in China, caused a "historic" global drop in hydropower in the first half of 2023, a new analysis shows, highlighting the effects of climate change. The research by renewable energy think tank Ember argues the drop is a "warning shot that hydro output could negatively...

In a sweeping report on the issue, the United Nations agency detailed the heart-wrenching stories of some of the children affected, and co-author Laura Healy told AFP the data only revealed the "tip of the iceberg," with many more likely affected. According to the prediction of UNICEF report, Floods linked...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up as part of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement to funnel grants and loans to developing countries for adaptation and mitigation projects in a warming world. The fund plays a part in the promise by rich countries to supply $100bn of climate finance...

Washington, US - Growing geopolitical fragmentation since the invasion of Ukraine has hit commodity markets, threatening to slow the transition to renewable energy as the world looks to combat climate change, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The fractures have led to a doubling in new trade restrictions on commodities...

The pledge comes with coral around the world under particularly acute stress because of record warm seas this year.

President of the upcoming COP28 climate talks Sultan Al Jaber, also the head of UAE state-owned oil firm ADNOC, told an oil conference that the fossil fuel industry would play an essential role in addressing the crisis. "This industry has been viewed as part of the problem, that it's not...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved capital management reforms that unlock US$100 billion in new funding capacity over the next decade to address the region’s overlapping crises. The expansion of available funds will be further leveraged through mobilizing private and domestic capital to move from the billions...

WASHINGTON, US - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Morocco of about US$1.3 billion. The arrangement will support Morocco’s transition to a greener economy and help strengthen its preparedness and resilience against natural disasters, including from climate change, the Washington-based institution...

“This potential is further amplified by its vast human resources, and cutting-edge technological and industrial capabilities,” he adds, emphasizing that BRICS could shift global focus to urgent matters like climate change, energy security, innovation, and the promotion of investments in emerging technologies.

WASHINGTON, US - President Joe Biden's administration on Friday announced it would auction three new oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering a furious reaction from environmental groups who said the move would accelerate climate change. Biden, who faces re-election next year, has repeatedly broken his promise made...

Rome, Italy - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said one billion tons of food are wasted every year, while up to 783 million people around the world are facing hunger. Ahead of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste...

PARIS, FRANCE - Europe must invest more quickly and massively in its energy transition if it wants to remain a global industrial power, top policymakers warned on Friday. The plea was made at a conference on the clean energy transition hosted by the International Energy Agency, the European Central Bank and...

PARIS, FRANCE - Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern in a rapidly escalating climate crisis, an expert told AFP. A cascade of extreme weather events have inflicted devastation in 2023, which the European Union's climate monitor says is likely...

WASHINGTON, US -  The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed.  As the southern hemisphere transitions into spring, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said in a statement...

ABU DHABI, UAE - ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) have completed the financial closing of their $2.2 billion (AED8.3 billion) strategic project to provide sustainable water supply for ADNOC's onshore operations. This strategic investment between two Abu Dhabi energy giants entails developing and operating facilities to sustainably...

NEW YORK, US – UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri called upon the global community to utilize the opportunity offered by COP28 in the Emirates to drive climate action by focusing on food systems transformation and promoting nature-based solutions. She made the comments during...

"The UAE is steadfast in its efforts to mitigate tensions and advocates for dialogue and diplomacy as means of resolution. We're committed to fostering a new paradigm to bolster economic collaboration among regional countries, benefiting both their economies and their people, and enhancing regional stability and prosperity," she adds.

"Just as we stand together against military aggression, so must we strive together to protect the world from our most existential challenge of all -- that of global warming, climate change and the catastrophic destruction of nature," said the king, known for campaigning on environmental issues for the past decades.

LONDON, UK- The UK looked set to backtrack on Wednesday on policies aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050 with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to water down some of the government's green commitments. The move comes amid growing concern over the potential financial cost of the government's policies to...

“As we prepare for the groundbreaking Health Day at COP28, we are resolute in our determination to address the challenges posed to health by climate change and encourage ambitious investment in the health sector. Our goal is to build resilient, equitable health systems,” adds the COP28 President-Designate.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Turkish divers searched on Sunday for the bodies of three firefighters who died when their helicopter crashed into a water reservoir near the western resort city of Izmir. The helicopter went down while picking up water to douse a forest fire on Saturday night. The team included three...

The US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damages and misled the public by minimizing the risks from fossil fuels, according to a court filing. The case was filed in superior court in San Francisco against ExxonMobil,...

The Ain al-Helweh refugee camp, on the outskirts of the southern city of Sidon, has been rocked by violence since last week. The clashes have pitted members of the Fatah movement, which controls the camp, against hardline Islamist militants, excluding Hamas.

In the wake of a blistering and dry summer, residents of the mountainous Akkar region near the Syrian border are voicing fears about climate change and water scarcity. Akkar was already one of Lebanon's most disadvantaged regions before the national economy imploded in late 2019, plunging much of the population...

Chaired by UAE Envoy for Climate Change Sultan Al Jaber, the global climate summit will focus on a four-pillar strategy for a sustainable future.