Climate change

Threat posed by invasive alien species to planet and society 'underappreciated, underestimated and often unacknowledged', according to new UN-backed report

The Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi this week must lead to concrete actions, write IKEA Foundation's Marilia Bezerra, and Saliem Fakir from the African Climate Foundation

Leading Indian corporates call for bolder climate action, developing countries set out proposals for $100bn Loss and Damage fund, and Uber debuts its electric bike fleet in Africa in this week's Global Briefing

The drought that has led to queues of cargo ships at the Panama Canal is the latest in a string of developments that highlight how climate impacts are fuelling inflation

Adapting to extreme heat requires a vision and incremental implementation through nature positive design - and we cannot afford to shy away from this challenge, writes Arup's Dima Zogheib

Series of reports argues 'well-chosen strategies' for tackling methane emissions from energy, agriculture, and waste could deliver rapid, substantial, and cost-effective health and climate benefits

Campaign targets TotalEnergies sponsorship of Rugby World Cup with call to kick fossil fuel advertising out of major sporting events

New Greening Cash Action guide details how firms hold 'major lever' that could ensure banks use companies' cash to support wider climate goals and accelerate the green finance transition

A dozen new projects designed to 'supercharge' peatland restoration efforts are to share £16m in funding, as government opens applications for lowland peat soils pilot scheme

New report highlights massive carbon footprint of heating and cooling technologies