According to a major new study, 75% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions are now limited by national targets. The study offers further evidence of that the transition away from fossil fuels is underway.

The East African nation of Djibouti can move to 100% renewable energy from renewables by 2020, according to a new plan from IRENA. Doing so would place Djibouti alongside Ethiopia as leaders on the continent, setting a clear course away from fossil fuels and toward 100% renewables.

The National Catholic Reporter published news that the Pope’s upcoming encyclical, highlighting the moral imperative of climate action, is due out June 16th; and will be titled ‘Laudato Sii’ (Praised Be).

Climate action now spans from the top of the Catholic church to the grassroots, with the Pope offering his rare endorsement of a petition from the nascent Global Catholic Climate Movement.

News broke over the weekend that six major oil companies have asked to work with the UNFCCC on carbon pricing. We take it as a sign civil society pressure on fossil fuel companies is having an impact..

Indigenous communities in Australia filed a federal court case to challenge Adani Group’s A$12.7 billion Carmichael coal mine project - the latest example of communities on the front lines of climate impacts, taking bold steps on the front lines of climate action.

India's environment minister Prakash Javadekar has told the world not to expect his country to announce a target date peaking emissions as part of India's forthcoming climate action plan.

Investors that ignore the climate impact of their coal, oil and gas holdings will face lawsuits, the head of France’s civil service pension scheme has warned.

In Australia, a powerful doctors lobby group began ramping up pressure on the federal government to take action on climate change.

On Saturday, people in more than 30 countries mobilized to rally against fossil fuels, call for 100% renewable energy and tell leaders that they want bold climate action now. Check out CAN International's gallery of images from the actions around the world.