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UN Climate Chief Urges Nations To Take Action Instead Of Seeking Points In COP28

At a summit where tension is growing over different visions for the future of fossil fuels, Stiell told during a news conference: “All governments must give their negotiators clear marching orders. We need the highest ambition, not point scoring or lowest common denominator politics.” UN climate chief Simon Stiell told countries on Wednesday to “ […]

Soil Is Climate Superstar : Sadhguru At COP28

“If we believe that COP is the fulcrum of change, we must push for action instead of engaging in more conversations and more conversations,” Sadhguru said   Speaking at the special session titled ‘Soil, the Climate Superstar: Dialogue to mark World Soil Day 2023’,  Sadhguru claimed that in eight to twelve years, we can reverse […]

Faith Takes Centre Stage At COP28 With Inauguration Of First-ever Faith Pavilion

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Pope Francis addressed the audience virtually and highlighted the urgency for urgent action against climate change   Bringing together religion groups from around the world, the historic religion Pavilion at COP28 emphasises the critical role that faith communities play in promoting environmental awareness, justice, and compassion for a sustainable […]

COP28: Ukrainian Diplomats Navigate Dual Challenges Of Addressing Climate Change, Russia’s Invasion

Russia last winter destroyed about half of Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, including generating plants and power lines   Russia’s war on Ukraine rages in the background while Ukrainian diplomats participate in negotiations at the United Nations COP28 climate talks, while the United Arab Emirates’ business links to Moscow have grown despite Western sanctions. Ukrainian officials emphasised […]

COP28: India, China Abstain From Renewable Power Pledge, 118 Nations Sign Up

India’s absence from the list of countries that signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge has come as a surprise considering New Delhi, as the G20 president, plays a significant role in ensuring the agreement on renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency   At the COP28 climate meeting on Saturday, both China and India […]

ADB Introduces USD 2 billion Nature Solutions Finance Hub At COP28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled its Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific at COP28, setting a goal of attracting a minimum of USD 2 billion in investments The initiative focuses on integrating nature-based solutions into investment programs, particularly targeting capital markets and private capital sources. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa highlighted the […]

Women’s Economic Empowerment And A Gender- Responsive Just Transition Introduced At COP28 Gender Equality Day

“Climate change is not gender neutral – it disproportionately impacts women and girls. Already, the climate crisis amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses a serious threat to women’s livelihoods, health, and wellbeing,” – Razan Al Mubarak President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature   During COP28’s Gender Equality Day, ministers and senior officials […]

COP28 Presidency Introduces Landmark Initiatives Accelerating Energy Transition

At the World Climate Action Summit, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber on Saturday unveiled the Global Decarbonisation Accelerator (GDA) a series of landmark initiatives designed to speed up the energy transition and drastically reduce global emissions   The GDA is focused on three key pillars: methane and other non-CO2 greenhouse gases (GHGs); rapidly scaling the energy […]

Key Initiatives On Nature, Carbon Markets, Renewables And More Discussed On Day 2 Of Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum At COP28

The second day of the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Forum included key announcements on preserving nature, energy transition alongside a methane abatement accelerator and an initiative to decarbonise health supply chains   Key business and philanthropy leaders joined with leaders of multilateral development banks and political leaders from emerging economies at COP28 on Saturday, […]