Climate talks
Coverage of Climate talks in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists take centre stage at ‘alternative’ climate talks to phase out fossil fuels
Scientists have launched a new advisory panel to assist countries and released a report with recommendations for transitioning to clean energy, as highlighted in a Nature article published on April 30, 2026. The initiative focuses on phasing out fossil fuels through climate talks.
- States gather in a new push to ditch coal, oil and gas
Over 50 countries are gathering at an unprecedented meeting in Colombia to develop practical strategies for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The initiative aims to succeed where UN climate talks have fallen short in addressing global energy transition.
- COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The COP30 climate summit faces scrutiny as US President Donald Trump and numerous world leaders opt out, raising doubts about its effectiveness. The absence of key political figures highlights potential challenges in global climate cooperation.