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June 27, 2025
UN boosts climate budget, but carbon credit limitations raise industry concerns
The Bonn Climate Conference (SB62), regarded as a key preparatory meeting ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November, concluded on June 26.
June 25, 2025Adaptation through water: ASEAN urged to boost climate resilience
90% of extreme weather events are linked to water, underscoring the urgent need for Adaptation through Water (AtW) strategies. Southeast Asian countries are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts, with projected economic losses of up to 25%.
June 23, 2025Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t)
Presidents and Indigenous leaders, fishers and financiers were all on the Mediterranean coast for the UN’s big ocean meeting. These items were the talk of the town.
June 18, 2025How ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions U.S. energy to be more costly for consumers and climate
When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
June 13, 2025Brazil’s civil society pledges tested as COP30 climate summit approaches
Hopes of real civil influence at November’s UN negotiations in Belém are being undermined by costs, bureaucracy and mixed messaging.
June 10, 2025German car industry calls for reversal of EU 2035 combustion engine ban
Germany’s most important car industry association VDA has called for a de facto reversal of the EU’s 2035 ban on the sale of new cars powered by a combustion engine, according to media reports.
June 09, 2025Thailand accelerates green tech innovation through startup support
The Thai government is ramping up efforts in green technology by selecting four promising sustainability-focused startups through its National Innovation Agency (NIA).
June 03, 2025Brazil leads BRICS amid growing US-China tensions
The Latin American country seeks to balance its BRICS leadership with pragmatism and broader multilateral goals ahead of COP30.
June 02, 2025Malaysia’s Sarawak leads with first local-based sustainability plan
Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, has unveiled the country's first sustainability plan. The framework outlines three core goals, ten strategic thrusts, and 111 action plans, forming the foundation for the state’s transition to net zero.
June 02, 2025Op-Ed: China’s green “overcapacity” is the climate solution the world asked for
China’s green surge offers a historic chance to meet global climate goals – if the world chooses to collaborate, writes Erik Solheim