Public development banks must spearhead a systemic overhaul of global finance to ensure climate funding reaches the most vulnerable and accelerates the green transition. By Serge Ekué and Javier Díaz Fajardo

The US federal policy pendulum is swinging away from facts, reason and basic human decency with Trump re-entering the White House. But it will swing back if city mayors and local leaders insist on effective climate governance. By Gernot Wagner

As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities. By Yuming Guo and Wenhua Yu

Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all. By Chris Beyrer