Dr Susannah Fisher explains why climate adaptation is lagging, the ideas behind Sink or Swim, and what meaningful action looks like in Green Voices Ep 16.
Guterres and Lula in a last-minute attempt to rally countries to unite around the COP30 agreement
Guterres and Lula urged unity for a global agreement at COP30, emphasizing the urgency of transitioning from fossil fuels to combat climate change.
China sets new annual wind power target at over twice the previous goal
China plans to add 120 GW of wind power capacity annually by 2030, including offshore wind, aiming for 1.3 TW total capacity.
Book review: The Climate Diplomat, by Peter Betts
Peter Betts’ posthumous book highlights his extensive experience in climate diplomacy, emphasizing relationship-building and the complexities of global negotiations.
Analysis: Mexico is remodelling its energy landscape
Claudia Sheinbaum’s reforms prioritize renewable energy in Mexico, balancing state utility dominance with increased private investment for a greener future.
COP30: Twelve environmental facts about Brazil in 2025
Explore 12 key environmental facts about Brazil in 2025, from Amazon deforestation trends and renewable energy expansion to COP30 preparations and biodiversity conservation.
Analysts predict US solar growth to decrease post-2025
The US solar industry’s outlook is mixed, with record capacity in 2025 but predicted declines and ongoing policy uncertainties ahead.
Analysis: Reform surge fuels fears of climate rollback in UK politics
Reform’s surge in the 2025 UK local elections sparks fears of climate rollback and net-zero retreat amid shifting political dynamics.
Analysis – Canada 2025 Federal Election – Climate advocate Mark Carney wins re-election as he shifts on green policies to take on Trump
Canada re-elects Carney as PM amid climate criticism over green policy shift.
Analysis: China’s power system needs climate proofing
Rising use of air con calls for more energy storage, electricity pricing reform and sturdier grid infrastructure, write two experts from think-tank Ember.