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Cop30 saw important developments amid huge disappointment

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025

‘It’s like arguing with robots’: negotiators on the state of Cop30 talks

Three representatives of developing countries speak candidly about meetings behind closed doors in Belém

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30

In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

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Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’

Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offers world hope of avoiding climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball

After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025

Starmer says he ‘hasn’t changed his mind’ on climate action before Cop30 summit

The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Government’s clean energy ambitions and the UK’s role as a global climate leader.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Trump calls climate science a ‘con job’. That could make tackling the crisis a whole lot easier

Europe and Brazil have a rare opportunity, unimpeded by the US, to make a success of Cop30 – and reshape the world order, says Francesco Grillo of the European University Institute, Florence

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

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COP30: EU countries dodge 2035 climate targets with statement of intent

After lengthy negotiations, EU countries haven't agreed on a 2035 target to present at the United Nations next week.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025

Brazil issues last-ditch plea for countries to submit climate plans ahead of Cop30

Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29

Advocates and officials argue that consequences of Israeli siege are inextricably linked to tackling the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Australia and Turkey in standoff to be host of crucial 2026 climate talks

As Cop29 in Azerbaijan reaches final stages, countries try to shore up support for conference where question of limiting global heating will be key

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut but won’t ‘tell people how to run their lives’

The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s target for cutting greenhouse gases at the Cop29 talks in Azerbaijan.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce

Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

UK climate minister leaves Cop28 summit as talks reach critical point: ‘A slap in the face’

Climate groups slam decsion to fly Graham Stuart thousands of miles for crunch parliamentary vote on the govenment’s Rwanda policy amid summit stand off over future of fossil fuels

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

UK minister departs Cop28 as climate talks reach crisis point

Graham Stuart’s surprise exit leaves civil servants in Dubai to finish negotiations in his absence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

The two Australias at Cop28: a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis

At Cop28, Labor has made more progress on climate than the Coalition did in nearly a decade – but can this be true if Australia remains the world’s third biggest fossil fuel exporter?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

The Guardian view on Cop28: a phase-out of fossil fuels is the only decision that makes sense

Editorial: Oil and gas interests are fighting hard to prevent decarbonisation, as they always have done

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

UK would be a climate leader again under Labour, vows Starmer

Exclusive: Labour leader tells Guardian at Cop28 that Britain is wanted back in ‘leading role’ as he accuses Sunak of retreating

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Rishi Sunak accused of hypocrisy after backing phase-out of fossil fuels at Cop28

UK prime minister attacked for inconsistency after allowing more gas and oil exploration in the North Sea

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28

Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Starmer accuses Sunak of ‘retreating’ from climate leadership at Cop28

Labour leader says ‘things will be done differently’ if he wins the next election

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

King Charles issues call to arms in Cop28 opening statement

Rishi Sunak’s attendance comes after he scaled back a host of pledges to help the UK reach net zero by 2050

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

UK museums agree to collective action to tackle the climate crisis

UK Museum Cop held at Tate Modern says the sector has a ‘responsibility to speak out about climate and biodiversity crisis’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Cop27 first week roundup: powerful dispatches, muted protest, little cash

Despite ‘loss and damage’ focus there have been more oil and gas lobbyists than delegates from the most vulnerable countries

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Biden’s speech and protesting medics: what happened on fifth day of Cop27

US president tells world leaders they ‘can no longer plead ignorance’ and that time is running out

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