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With regard to environmental and, more specifically, climate-related policies, and as has been customary for the White House under President Trump, the United States decided (January 2026) to move against …

The decision by the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN entities, presents significant challenges for Europe and the Arab region (The White House, 2025). Reported …

The U.S. “running” Venezuela’s oil after the capture of President Maduro on 3 January 2025 (BBC, 2025), is likely to slow the global renewable energy transition. The assertion is grounded …

As the Paris Agreement reaches its tenth anniversary, global climate governance is increasingly focused on implementation, resilience, and system-wide coherence rather than target-setting alone. In this context, the outcomes of …

Deforestation is accelerating, biodiversity loss is at record levels, and conservation funding still falls short by more than $700 billion a year, Biodiversity credits are an innovative financial tool designed …

Speaking to Carbon Brief at COP30, Dr Osama Faqeeha, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Environment Minister, said: “I think the issue is the emissions, it’s not the fuel. And our position is …

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is less of a neutral climate measure than a strategic trade instrument. By pricing carbon at the border without guaranteeing access to green …

According to the 2025 Adaptation Gap Report, in a historic opportunity to promote climate adaptation, the COP30 negotiations, in Belém, Brazil (10-21 November 2025), are witnessing political momentum to support …