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In the shadows of COP29, two of the world’s most coal-dependent countries are still bidding to host the UN climate summit in 2026, offering what could be a unique moment to renew focus on coal, write two climate analysts.

At COP29 in Baku, developed-country parties agreed to help raise “at least” $300bn a year by 2035 for climate action in developing countries. Yet it faced a strong backlash from many developing countries, with some branding it a “joke” and “betrayal”.

Brazil’s new climate pledge, launched at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as two-thirds by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.

After intense debates, an agreement to increase climate financing was reached, though many countries remain dissatisfied with the outcome. In addition to the financing agreement, what other key developments took place at this year's summit?

As the New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance approaches at COP29, China’s stance is drawing significant attention.

COP29 released a draft climate finance proposal on Nov. 21, but key details regarding the scale, sources, and mechanisms of the funding remain unclear. This leaves member countries with the challenge of reaching a consensus in the coming days.

As the United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) enters its second week, what are the latest climate actions and policies from ASEAN countries worth noting?

Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy is aligned with those of the EU and China after it was launched at the end of last year. This alignment will serve as a framework for investors to assess green economic activities across these three regions.

Restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants is not a viable option, former plant operator E.ON has said. The company insisted that plans to fully dismantle all plants remain unchanged.

First week of Baku talks marked by low turnout of leaders, Argentina’s withdrawal, and a gulf between blocs’ demands on a new finance goal.