Demonstrators express frustration at slow pace of climate action and question motives of those attending Cop31 summit

Roadmaps to be revealed at Cop31, but 2026 Climate Action Plan not scheduled until December

Gina McCarthy is part of an alliance of governors and mayors committed to climate action

AIB boss says bank is doubling green lending and is more optimistic for climate despite global politics

‘Scientifically unfounded, false’ carbon markets remain divisive due to concerns they let firms pay to evade responsibilities on emissions

Fadumo Ahmed and her business partner want to convert 5,000 petrol tuk tuks to electric alternatives

Grids Package regulations due to be finalised by Christmas under Ireland’s EU presidency

Ireland and Tuvalu are closer than we might think, Eliala Fihaki - of Inishbofin ancestry - says at Cop31

Many heads of state missing from Cop31 climate summit as outgoing UN chief delivered his final opening address

Energy company’s head of public engagement flags problem of ‘ingrained public opposition’ to projects

Republic one of just four European Union member states not to achieve at least a medium rating

Traffic jams and a pared-back agenda have set the tone for a summit where delegates are being quietly warned not to expect too much

The annual global climate summit has come around again but will it be any different from the previous 30 gatherings?

World Meteorological Organisation warns worse is yet to come in 2026, ahead of summit in Turkey

Global and domestic political difficulties overshadow the annual negotiations at this year’s summit, co-hosted by Australia and Turkey