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23
Jan

Shining a Light on Change: Sri Lanka’s Transition to Solar Power

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    Arul Karki / 6 days
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“My electricity bill, which used to be Rs 55,000 per month, is now nil because I installed solar panels,” says Nishantha. He is an entrepreneur living in the Kinigama area of Bandarawela and earns additional monthly income through solar power generation. As a developing country in industrial and technological sectors, Sri Lanka’s energy needs are […]

27
Dec

Indigenous Communities Look Ahead to COP30

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    Marzia Hashmi Momo / 1 month
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“Climate change is devastating our community, causing widespread displacement,” said Dr. Jessica Hernandez, an Indigenous scholar, scientist, and advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. Speaking at COP29, she highlighted the impact of droughts, extreme weather events, and other climate-related challenges on Indigenous communities in Central America. “We are being forcibly displaced from our homelands. That’s […]

27
Nov

COP29: North’s Neoliberal Policies Undermine Climate Justice

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    REN Report / 2 months
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The Climate Justice Alliance-Bangladesh, a coalition of 42 civil society organizations (CSOs) and development partners, held a press briefing today at the National Press Club in Dhaka. The event aimed to critically analyze the outcomes of the recently concluded COP29 in light of the expectations set before the conference. Speakers at the event examined the […]

25
Nov

COP29: Hope or Disappointment for LDCs?

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed on Sunday. The outcomes of COP29 for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) were a mix of progress and disappointment. Chair of the Least Developed Countries Group at UN Climate Change negotiations, Mr. Evans Njewa, expressed his disappointment: “We exit Baku with pride for our resilience & pain for the […]

24
Nov

Outcomes of the COP29

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    REN Report / 2 months
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COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, achieved several significant outcomes. Significant Outcomes: A breakthrough agreement was reached to increase public finance for developing countries from $100 billion annually to $300 billion annually by 2035. This aims to support their efforts in combating climate change. Efforts were made to mobilize a total of $1.3 trillion per year […]

18
Nov

Feminists Demand Climate Justice at COP29

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    REN Report / 2 months
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Baku, Azerbaijan: Feminists have been at the forefront of the climate justice movement, advocating for policies that address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and marginalized communities. They argue that climate change exacerbates existing gender inequalities and that solutions must be centered on equity and sustainability. Feminists are indeed a prominent voice at […]

11
Nov

Bangladesh’s Priorities and Demands at COP 29

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 3 months
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Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some key priorities and demands for Bangladesh at COP29: Priorities: Loss and Damage Fund: Bangladesh should strongly advocate for operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27. This fund is […]

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