Cop30
'We all have to do our bit': Ardern urges collective climate action
The former New Zealand prime minister, who is at COP30 in Belém, says every nation needs to do its bit when it comes to climate change. Audio
Whipps urges stronger climate action after NZ lowers methane targets
Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.
'Ego manoeuvring' behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate says
"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year. Audio
COP30: Pacific nations call for world to act as 1.5C threshold nears
Pacific Island nations are making the familiar plea to keep global warming under 1.5C to stay alive as the United Nations' annual climate talks begin in Belém, Brazil this week. Audio
Pacific leaders to push 100% renewable energy plan at COP30
The Pacific aims to be the first region in the world to be completely reliant on renewable energy. Audio
The climate question: where COP fits into the world's response
"We all know, those of us who are involved in the process, that the COP process is an imperfect one - but it's the process we have." Audio