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The energy transition in hot and arid countries is vital for global climate targets

Dr Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director at the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future at the Qatar Foundation, explains that the energy transition in hot and arid countries is a pressing matter if global net zero goals are to be met. 

Uptake of low-carbon activities affected by inequality rates

A new study has found that promoting low-carbon activities will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity to make changes.

Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change.

CCUS Vision: UK announces carbon capture strategy to seize global market

The UK Government has announced an ambitious carbon capture strategy to position the nation as a global leader in the sector.

UK implements 2027 border levy to ensure global carbon pricing parity

The UK will implement a revolutionary levy in 2027 to bring parity in carbon pricing between imported goods with those produced in the UK.

The impacts of rising sea levels on the world’s ports

Float Europe discusses the global threat posed by rising sea levels to our planet's ports an the company's innovative solution.

COP28: World leaders commit to slash fossil fuels and triple renewable energy

Countries worldwide have confirmed their commitment to reduce the use of fossil fuels and boost green energy at COP28.

FAO report warns of sharp decline in climate finance for agrifood systems

An FAO report has identified a shortfall in climate finance directed towards agrifood systems. Learn about the impacts on food security.

Climate change causes methane emissions to be released from the ocean

New research has shown that frozen methane emissions are vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.

UK joins Horizon Europe programme in landmark deal

The UK has become an associated country of the Horizon Europe programme, with the partnership coming into effect January 1, 2024.

UK pledges £140m to help developing countries switch to clean energy sources

Countries looking to follow the UK and boost their use of clean energy sources will receive millions of pounds to support their switch.

Fossil fuel carbon emissions at record levels in 2023

New research from the Global Carbon Budget team has revealed that fossil fuel carbon emissions have risen again in 2023. Read more.

PM to call for ‘era of climate action’ at COP28 Summit

The Prime Minister will stress the need for innovative climate action to meet the challenge of rising global temperatures at the COP28 Summit.

EU and Canada conclude negotiations for association to Horizon Europe

The conclusion of negotiations for Canada's association to Pillar II of Horizon Europe was announced at the EU-Canada Summit. Read more here.

Prime Minister unveils £29.5bn of scientific investment at historic Global Investment Summit

£29.5bn of new investment for thriving UK science and innovation sectors has been unveiled as the Global Investment Summit begins.

New power grids or smarter grids? Finding hidden spare capacity could unlock the bottlenecks to net zero

Discover how efficient power grids will be crucial to mitigating climate change and meeting net zero targets.

Safeguarding future marine biodiversity and ecosystem services under climate change (FutureMARES)

The FutureMARES project provides science-based advice on how to rebuild marine biodiversity for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Experts predict UK forests could suffer ‘catastrophic collapse’ in next 50 years

Discover what emerging issues are likely to have the biggest impact on UK forests in the next 50 years if action is not taken now.

‘Biodiversity time machine’: Using AI analysis to uncover a century of climate change

Using AI analysis, scientists have created a ‘biodiversity time machine’ to detect a century of pollution levels and increasing temperatures.

US advances marine carbon dioxide removal technologies with $36m funding

The US will fund $36m for 11 projects across 11 states to develop marine carbon dioxide removal capture and storage technologies.

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