‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges
That’s the main message in this year’s Adaptation Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Hurricane Melissa: Devastation in Jamaica at levels ‘never been seen before’
As Hurricane Melissa moved north of Jamaica on Wednesday, the head of the UN team there said that preliminary damage assessments from the category 5 storm showed a level of devastation “never seen before” on the Caribbean island.
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World enters ‘new era’ of climate action – but progress must accelerate
The new report details the latest round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by governments, assessing both the progress achieved and the major challenges that remain.
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The Direction of Travel Improving Every Year, But we Need to Urgently Pick up the Pace: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary on 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions Synthesis Report
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High stakes and high flavour: Indigenous chef brings Amazonian soul to COP30
Indigenous chef and activist Tainá Marajoara will serve dishes rooted in ancestral Amazonian traditions, showcasing the biodiversity and spirituality of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples.
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Most major methane leak alerts ignored despite climate threat
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas with 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
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Climate science and early warnings key to saving lives
“Early-warning systems work,” he told the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva. “They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock.
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‘Finance must flow now’, says UN climate chief as COP30 nears
The head of the UNFCCC on Tuesday called for finance to “flow right now”, as delegates prepare to head for the Brazilian city of Belém next month for what is being seen as a crunch summit for turning promises into action.
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Decade of slowing deforestation offers hope for forests
Nearly 500 million hectares (ha) – equivalent to around 750 million football pitches – have been lost since 1990.
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Image by Sean Phillips from Pixabay 21 Oct 2025 The Foundations are Laid, the Direction is Set, We Now Have a Serious Need for Speed: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary on National Adaptation Plans Progress Report UN Climate Statement
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