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Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action

Thousands of diplomats, scientists and leaders arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan to negotiate the thorniest topic of climate negotiations: money

The annual conference kicks off in Azerbaijan on Monday, 11 November

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks

Every autumn, the UN holds its international climate summit or “Cop” (Conference of the Parties). Between each Cop, a smaller, lower-profile gathering takes place. Called the SB – short for “subsidary bodies” of the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – these smaller meetings matter but don’t draw as…

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance

ConocoPhillips has substantially underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain bullish on the stock’s prospects.

MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit

Home to diverse ecosystems like primary forests, peatlands and mangroves, Africa nevertheless faces severe biodiversity degradation. Despite the recent Cop16 conference in Colombia offering limited progress for protecting Africa's flora and fauna, analysts hope future efforts will address the continent's environmental concerns more effectively.