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ANALYSIS: Glasgow could be a ‘game-changer’ for fossil fuel subsidies

Published 15:19 on November 17, 2021  /  Last updated at 15:19 on November 17, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

Language on fossil fuel subsidy reform in the decision of the COP26 UN climate conference was dismissed by some as another empty promise, but others believe it could pave the way for drastic cuts in government support for oil, gas, and coal.

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Climate collaboration, EV tax credit concerns to feature in ‘Three Amigos’ summit

Published 20:42 on November 15, 2021  /  Last updated at 13:44 on November 16, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, Climate Talks, International, Mexico, US

The North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) this week is set to feature several climate-related discussions, with US President Joe Biden’s administration clinging to the last remaining green provisions of the federal reconciliation bill and Canada arguing a proposed tax credit for American-made electric vehicles (EVs) will harm the country’s auto manufacturing industry.

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COP26: Reactions to the Glasgow Climate Pact and a summary of other major announcements

Published 23:57 on November 13, 2021  /  Last updated at 01:12 on November 14, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

Here are selected expert reactions to the Glasgow Climate Pact, which was concluded at the UN COP26 summit late Saturday, as well as a summary of the major announcements made during the two-week talks.

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COP26: REDD+ moving ahead of Article 6, but questions remain on approach, integrity

Published 21:03 on November 12, 2021  /  Last updated at 14:33 on March 3, 2022  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

REDD+ outcomes approved and tracked by the UN are moving ahead of Article 6 negotiations under the Paris Agreement, although others are pursuing alternative approaches or calling for restrictions to ensure the environmental integrity of global carbon trading.

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COP26: Roundup for Day 10 – Nov. 11

Published 07:58 on November 11, 2021  /  Last updated at 21:48 on November 13, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

Climate talks in Glasgow carry on, with negotiators having just two more full days to agree on texts before entering the more or less obligatory overtime. Check in here for the latest news and updates throughout the day.

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COP26: Roundup for Day 9 – Nov. 10

Published 06:42 on November 10, 2021  /  Last updated at 21:48 on November 13, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

Midway through the second week of COP26, and much is still left to be done. We follow the latest developments here and update continually throughout the day.

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$100/tonne CO2 tax would have minor impacts in most OECD countries -study

Published 20:53 on November 9, 2021  /  Last updated at 20:53 on November 9, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Carbon Taxes, China, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

A sudden global $100/tonne carbon tax would lower GDP by only 1-2% in most middle-to-high-income nations, but the effects would be more pronounced in carbon-intensive emerging economies such as Russia, South Africa, and India, according to new research.

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COP26: Democratic Congressional delegates tout US climate leadership amid domestic headwinds

Published 20:34 on November 9, 2021  /  Last updated at 20:34 on November 9, 2021  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

A collection of Democratic lawmakers, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, arrived at the COP26 talks on Tuesday to rekindle trust in US climate leadership, but a bleak legislative and policy landscape at home and poor track record in global cooperation are raising doubts.

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COP26: Roundup for Day 8 – Nov. 9

Published 07:52 on November 9, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:04 on November 13, 2021  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

It’s Science Day in Glasgow, while negotiations carry on under the guidance of ministers appointed by the UK COP26 Presidency.

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COP26: North, Latin American governments reboot alliance to forge closer ties on carbon pricing

Published 21:32 on November 8, 2021  /  Last updated at 16:07 on November 9, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, Carbon Taxes, Climate Talks, International, Mexico, Paris Article 6, South & Central, US, Voluntary

Twelve North and Latin American national and sub-national governments on Monday signed a new declaration promising to boost their carbon pricing integration, rebooting an existing framework with smaller jurisdictions keen to learn more.

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