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A weekly digest on impacts, politics and science of the climate emergency from the Global South perspective. You can find this digest in the web here.
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Dear readers,
Welcome to the Climate Weekly Digest by the Centre for Science and Environment’s Climate Change and Green Economy programme and Down to Earth.
As the world reckons with the energy shock caused by the US-Israel war against Iran, the first climate ministerial of the year, the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, was held in Germany between April 21-22. In my new article, I write about the key outcomes from the conference, which focused on implementing the Paris Agreement, international climate finance and geopolitical resilience. Among the key concerns were the vulnerabilities of fossil-based energy and how Europe needs to pivot towards sustainable energy sources and increased electrification. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany’s support for multilateralism while underlining that effective climate action must not hinder economic growth.
However, he failed to make any new climate finance commitments for the Global South. Civil society has further highlighted the lack of focus on international cooperation and trade as a means to alleviate energy security concerns. Moreover, while talks around expanding renewables are encouraging, uneven global investment flows into renewables remain a barrier for developing countries.
In fossil fuel phaseout news, 57 countries representing about one-third of global GDP met in Santa Marta, Colombia, between April 24-29 and held discussions on possible roadmaps to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels (TAFF). Down to Earth’s Puja Das reports that the conference focused on implementation and emphasised the broader economic transformation required for the transition. The key outcomes included an agreement to convene a second conference in 2027, setting up a coordination group to align with existing initiatives, launching three implementation-linked workstreams, and establishing a science-based panel to guide countries with evidence-based transition pathways.
Countries also highlighted persistent structural challenges hindering the transition, including dependance on fossil fuel revenues, debt pressures, and the lack of affordable finance for the Global South. Issues such as fossil fuel subsidies, labour and social challenges, and expanding energy access were also in focus. The key takeaway was that national efforts must be combined with multilateral coordination to progress on such a transition.
Lastly, the latest episode of Carbon Politics was released on Tuesday, April 28. Titled, “Green Industrialisation for the Global South”, the episode features CSE’s Avantika Goswami in conversation with Dr. Ilias Alami from the University of Cambridge. Together, they discuss the growing relevance of green industrialisation as well as the challenges and opportunities for the Global South in advancing this agenda for its own aims.
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By - Upamanyu Das
Climate Change and Green Economy, CSE
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Europe recorded widespread impacts of warming in 2025, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean: Report, 30 April 2026
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Hindu Kush Himalaya sees record 27% drop in snow persistence, fourth straight year of decline, ICIMOD warns, 24 April 2026
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CLIMATE NEWS | SCIENCE| IMPACTS| POLITICS |
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Carbon Politics: A Video Podcast by CSE |
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