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 […]
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 […]
Baku, Azerbaijan “Is it a joke?“ This is how Harjeet Singh, Climate Activist and Global Engagement Director for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, reacted to the latest draft of the new Climate Finance Goal in COP 29. Mr. Singh expressed extreme disappointment and said, “It is a disgrace that despite full awareness of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dubai: COP28 Draft Pushes for Renewable Energy, Coal Cutback, and Zero-Emissions Tech. The latest draft agreement from the COP28 climate summit outlines a roadmap for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious plan, if adopted, would mark a significant shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. The draft proposes a multi-pronged approach, urging […]
Kathmandu, Nepal: As the COP-28 organizes in Dubai, Nepal grapples with a critical water crisis that has become a stark illustration of the global climate emergency. While the Nepali government prioritizes carbon dioxide mitigation despite the country’s negligible carbon footprint, the crisis highlights the interconnectedness of water with various aspects of life and underscores the […]
Hopes for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels were dampened at COP28, as the summit’s president, Sultan al Jaber, questioned the scientific consensus on the matter. In a heated online question-and-answer session, al Jaber, who is also the chief executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), challenged the notion that phasing out fossil […]
In light of the upcoming climate conference (COP 28), climate experts from Bangladesh have called upon the government to take decisive measures to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. They have also advocated for the establishment of a dedicated fund to address the losses and damages caused by climate change. A seminar titled […]
The COP28 climate change conference will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12. Bangladesh, a highly climate-vulnerable country, will be keeping a close eye on discussions about climate finance and loss and damage. Mitigation One of the main objectives of COP28 is to accelerate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas […]
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