Climate negotiations, a globally significant discourse, have encountered numerous challenges impeding progress. The Fossil of the Day Awards at COP28, announced by The Climate Action Network to highlight those contributing little to substantial climate achievements, were bestowed upon New…
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, presented the Zayed Sustainability Prize to the winners at a prestigious ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai. The event was attended by heads of…
During the inaugural day of the global two-week climate conference in Dubai, COP28 officially adopted the Loss and Damage Fund, a significant milestone for the COP28 presidency. Vulnerable nations impacted by climate change effects have long called for such…
Food insecurity has reached critical proportions, exacerbated by the unprecedented challenges posed by climate change hence a call for embarking on sustainable food systems and agriculture. These environmental shifts have consistently posed significant obstacles to food production, resulting in…
Amidst the UN climate negotiations in Dubai, Colombia, the largest producer of coal and gas in Latin America, officially joins the coalition advocating for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. President Gustavo Petro, in a pivotal announcement at the UN…
The operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund stands as a monumental triumph for vulnerable communities on a global scale. Over the past year, discussions surrounding this fund were marked by contention, to make it operational appear distant. However,…
Africa, which accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions, is seeking more climate finance from wealthy, high-polluting countries The African Development Bank is set to mobilize financing for climate action at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference,…
As the world gathers in Dubai for the COP28 climate summit, Africa’s concerns take center stage as leaders from the continent witness the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, posing a significant challenge to sustaining livelihoods. The year 2023…
President Ruto has emphasized that Africa will showcase its assets, inclusive of a hardworking and skilled human capital, immense renewable energy reserves, and the largest swathes of uncultivated arable land Speaking at the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change…
African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have released a joint position paper outlining 7 key demands on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage issues. This comes ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) scheduled to take place in…
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