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18
Nov

Feminists Demand Climate Justice at COP29

REN Report / 3 days
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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

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 week
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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 […]

13
Dec

COP28: Progress on Climate Change, But ‘Fossil Fuel Phase-Out’ Still Elusive

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 11 months
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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 […]

06
Dec

Nepal’s Water Crisis: An Imminent Threat at the Center of Climate Change

Mukesh Pokhrel / 12 months
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9 min read

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 […]

04
Dec

Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: Hope Dashed at COP28!

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 12 months
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3 min read

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 […]

12
Nov

COP 28: What should be Bangladesh’s Demands?

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 year
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3 min read

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 […]

09
Nov

COP28 and Bangladesh

REN DESK / 1 year
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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 […]

08
Nov

Fossil Fuels: Governments Set to Double Production by 2030, UN report

REN DESK / 1 year
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A new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals that governments are on track to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be needed to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This alarming trend is putting the world’s climate goals at serious risk. The UNEP […]

05
Nov

A Letter to COP 28 President

REN DESK / 1 year
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6 min read

A letter published last week on behalf of the international health and medical community, addressed to COP 28 President-Designate Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber demands that “End Fossil Fuel Dependency” at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Dubai from 30 November until 12 December 2023. Let’s read the Letter… Dear COP 28 President-Designate Sultan […]

31
Oct

Bangladesh Urgently Requires Adequate Grant-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation

REN DESK / 1 year
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From Pre-COP 28 (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh, represented by Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Shahab Uddin, has emphasized the urgent need for reliable grant-based financing to address climate adaptation challenges in the world’s most vulnerable developing nations. Minister Uddin expressed his concerns, stating, “We expect developed countries to uphold their commitment to collect $100 billion […]