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What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

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What COP30 actually delivered – and does it even matter?

"The uncomfortable lesson from Belém must be that COP is no longer the primary driver of climate action."

02 December 2025

From compliance to value: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on how sustainability leaders can prepare for 2026

Sustainability Governance

From compliance to value: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on how sustainability leaders can prepare for 2026

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.

27 November 2025

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

"More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation."

24 November 2025

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

At least 25 countries have vowed to block any agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.

21 November 2025

Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Methane emissions are still expected to increase by 5% between 2020 and 2030.

19 November 2025

Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

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Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

"Funding for renewables is soaring but remains highly concentrated in the most advanced economies."

18 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

"The LEAF Coalition has catalysed a private sector market and now we’re starting to see other buyers take real interest."

17 November 2025

Decarbonisation initiatives saved companies US$54bn in 2024 - CDP

Transition Finance

Decarbonisation initiatives saved companies US$54bn in 2024 - CDP

“The plumbing of transition finance now exists – but too little capital is flowing through the system."

14 November 2025

2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

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2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

The emissions gap to a 1.5°C future is expected to grow by 2 billion tonnes from 2030 to 2035.

13 November 2025