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Every year, the UN Conference of the Parties (COP) gathers governments to negotiate action on climate change. This hub brings together our coverage of each summit — what was promised, what was agreed, and what it means for the planet.
Each year, governments meet at the UN Conference of the Parties (COP) to negotiate action on climate change. This guide follows those talks, from COP29 in Baku to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
We report what countries promised, what text they agreed and what remains unresolved. We track the follow-up as well: national climate plans, finance pledges and the funds that support countries hit by climate damage. A promise at a summit is only the first step, so we check what happens after the delegates go home.
EnvironmentDelegates at the U.N. biodiversity COP17 in Armenia this week are being encouraged to draw inspiration from women in the Global South who are driving effective conservation while challenging intertwined patterns of gender inequality and environmental degradation.
EnvironmentThe critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, will set new global climate finance goals. Discover the key issues, the summit's importance, and what's at stake for the planet's future.
WorldAs the world turns its eyes to Baku, Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 marks a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change, placing international environmental diplomacy and critical climate finance goals under the spotlight.
