COP30 Brazil names top climate negotiator as COP30 president COP30 is already being touted as ‘the bounce-back COP’ after several years of disappointing progress and climate negotiations largely led by fossil fuel lobbyists. Melodie Michel 24 January 2025
Climate risk Extreme weather events cement position as top global risk "Now, how to get the general public to understand this is where we are currently failing miserably." Melodie Michel 16 January 2025
climate resilience COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds This year's record-low donations to the Adaptation Fund could be linked to negotiations around the new collective quantified goal. Melodie Michel 20 November 2024
US Presidential Election Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to ‘charge ahead’ "You can count on a chorus of world leaders confirming that they won’t turn their back on climate and nature goals." Melodie Michel 06 November 2024
CSO Futures Weekly Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly The climate crisis is bringing some consensus between the two spheres – but one fundamental disagreement remains. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024
Climate Adaptation Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100. Melodie Michel 10 October 2024