COP31 Shouldn’t Be a Lost Cause

Democratic midterm wins may boost COP31 hopes, but Trump still control

United States election results may embolden countries to push for stronger fossil fuel commitments, but observers expect limited immediate impact and urge progress on climate action and finance without waiting for Washington.

COP31 shouldn’t be a lost cause

A potential US return to the table could help political, diplomatic engagement on climate

A Timely Shot of Optimism For COP31

The Democrats’ thumping win in the US midterms has delivered renewed hope to countries that can now look beyond the Trump era of climate obstruction.

Renewed US climate engagement at COP31 more likely since the mid-term elections

With COP31 about to commence, the strong performance by the Democrats in the US mid-term elections has strengthened belief that America might be...