The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main goal of the conference is for countries to agree on a new climate finance target through which wealthy countries will pay to help poorer and climate-vulnerable… Continue reading COP29 Aims To Get Developed Countries To Agree To Greater Financial Support For Poor Vlimate-Vulnerable Nations
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African Youth Applaud Chinese Success In Mitigating Climate Change Impact
On a cool, sunny autumn day in Beijing, some 30 officials, experts and technicians from 17 Belt and Road countries, including Brazil, Thailand, Uganda, Egypt and Jordan, gathered at the city’s prestigious Tsinghua University to discuss climate change cooperation. Held on 2 September, just before the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC),… Continue reading African Youth Applaud Chinese Success In Mitigating Climate Change Impact
Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
The discourse surrounding the energy transition has taken on a narrative that is both compelling and, at times, misleading. As we delve deeper into the complexities of this transition, it becomes increasingly clear that the optimism prevalent in many industry circles may gloss over critical challenges, as underscored by the Amsterdam-based Transnational Institute (TNI) analysis… Continue reading Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
‘Greening’ Of The Empire: Climate Change And Its Discourses Blindside Marikana And Its Consequences
Climate change is often described as a crisis that affects everyone, demanding urgent action to prevent widespread devastation from storms and rising seas. However, a significant concern is that climate change discussions are not open to everyone for engagement or inquiry. This exclusion is not accidental but a deliberate tactic to promote specific agendas and… Continue reading ‘Greening’ Of The Empire: Climate Change And Its Discourses Blindside Marikana And Its Consequences
India Adopts Measures To Reduce Emission Intensity Up To 45% By 2030
India is committed to reducing emissions from the automotive industry. By 2030, the country aims to reduce its emissions intensity by 45 per cent and by 2070 it intends to fully transition to green technologies. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. To achieve this goal, India has developed… Continue reading India Adopts Measures To Reduce Emission Intensity Up To 45% By 2030
Report: Develop Environment, Climate Cooperation As New Engine Of China-EU Partnership
A think tank report released globally on Friday has called for developing environment and climate cooperation between China and the European Union (EU), and making it a new engine for bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. The report, titled “China-EU Cooperation on Environment and Climate: Progress and Prospects,” was jointly released by the Research Center for Xi… Continue reading Report: Develop Environment, Climate Cooperation As New Engine Of China-EU Partnership
Urban Environment Experts Take Part In Sustainable Cities In Action Forum In UAE
The main objective of the event is to share innovations and solutions, as well as explore ways to drive positive urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. City leaders, developers, architects, designers, urban planners, non-governmental organisations, financial institutions, SME (small and medium enterprises) networks and international trade delegations have been invited to… Continue reading Urban Environment Experts Take Part In Sustainable Cities In Action Forum In UAE
Low Water Levels Threaten Zambian Fishers’ Lives
CLIMATE change, leading to reduced water levels, illegal fishing and poor methods are putting under threat the lives and livelihoods of fishers dependant on the Lake Kariba. Artisinal fishermen in the Siavonga district, south of Zambia, lamented the setbacks amid poor fish harvests. “Our source of livelihood as artisanal fishermen is under threat due to… Continue reading Low Water Levels Threaten Zambian Fishers’ Lives