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Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
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China has released its 15th five-year climate plan, outlining steps to address climate change nationally. The dedicated plan covers key targets and policies for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, continuing China's broader efforts to meet its climate commitments while balancing ongoing economic development priorities.
Quarter of countries still missing UN climate plans 18 months after deadline
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About 45 countries, including Egypt, Vietnam, Argentina and the Philippines, have still not submitted their national climate plans to the UN, despite a deadline that passed 18 months ago. The missing submissions represent a quarter of Paris Agreement signatories and amount to a breach of the treaty's requirements.
Southeast Asia’s fragile grids threaten billions in clean energy investment
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Southeast Asia's outdated and unstable electricity grids are putting billions of dollars in renewable energy investment at risk. Developers require reliable infrastructure and consistent government policies to expand clean energy capacity. Without upgrades, the region risks failing to meet climate targets while struggling to keep pace with rapidly growing electricity demand.
Climate-related ‘silent adaptation’ coping strategies are going beyond official directives
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Grassroots communities are increasingly developing informal, self-directed responses to climate impacts that fall outside official policy frameworks. These "silent adaptation" strategies emerge spontaneously at local level, often filling gaps left by top-down directives. Despite their practical effectiveness, such improvised approaches remain largely unrecognised and unsupported by policymakers, limiting their potential broader impact.
The case for making polluters pay has moved into the mainstream
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Fossil fuel companies are expected to report large profits linked to the Iran war, while Europe faces heatwaves and wildfires. The coincidence is fueling mainstream debate about whether polluters should bear the costs of climate-related damage. The idea of making fossil fuel firms financially responsible for climate harm, once considered fringe, is gaining broader public and political traction.
Building Resilience: How LGBTQ+ Leaders Are Fighting for Recognition in Climate Policy
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LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are pushing for greater representation in global climate policy, including at COP31. Activists argue queer communities face distinct climate vulnerabilities and that their voices are largely absent from formal negotiations. Organizers are working to secure official recognition within climate frameworks and ensure LGBTQ+ perspectives are included in resilience and adaptation planning.
Loss and damage fund delays first project approvals as needs dwarf resources
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The Loss and Damage Fund has delayed approving its first projects after receiving far more funding requests than it can meet. Board members opted for more time to decide which proposals to prioritise. The fund, established to help vulnerable nations cope with climate-related losses, faces a significant mismatch between available resources and the scale of need from applicants.
World Bank’s climate work can endure without finance target, experts say
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The World Bank has dropped its headline climate financing target under US pressure but will continue its broader climate action plan. Experts say the institution's climate work can remain effective without the numeric goal, as underlying programs and commitments stay intact. The removed target had been a visible benchmark for the bank's climate ambitions.