G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage
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G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage

Climate action took a back seat at the 2026 G7 Summit as geopolitical conflicts, economic uncertainty, and energy security concerns dominated discussions. For climate-vulnerable countries like Kenya, the shift raises concerns over delayed climate finance and the urgent need to keep resilience and clean energy investments high on the global agenda.
Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles
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Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles

Kenya’s plans to expand oil production are facing growing criticism after a new report warned that decades of fossil fuel extraction across Africa have failed to deliver broad economic benefits. As the country pushes ahead with Turkana oil drilling and a proposed refinery in Mombasa, analysts say Kenya risks investing in stranded fossil fuel assets while the world rapidly shifts toward renewable energy.
Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
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Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Global experts have unveiled 12 urgent, science-backed actions to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, calling on governments to adopt coordinated, equitable and economy-wide strategies. The recommendations, outlined in the SMART report at the Santa Marta talks, position the global energy transition as both an achievable goal and a critical pathway toward climate stability, economic resilience and social justice.
US Exits from International Climate Governance
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US Exits from International Climate Governance

The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international treaties and institutions, including the UNFCCC and IPCC. The move signals a major retreat from global climate leadership and raises concerns for climate finance, science, and multilateral cooperation. Developing countries stand to feel the impact most.