Catherine Early The yawning gap between the cost of adapting to climate change and the finance available is becoming a chasm, experts warn ahead of COP28 The flow of international public finance going to developing countries to pay for adapting to climate change is 10-18 times smaller than what is needed, an updated assessment by experts… Continue reading UN calls for finance to close adaptation gap
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How the Spectator frames climate issues- Dissecting Western Conservative narratives
They label global efforts to invest in renewables and mitigate emissions to support the carbon transition the ‘net-zero cult’ Narratives have power. Framing shapes perceptions. That is why even if you don’t agree with their views, reading a highly conservative media outlet like the Spectator is an invaluable act. It helps you understand the thought… Continue reading How the Spectator frames climate issues- Dissecting Western Conservative narratives
COP27: Loss and damage fund sole success
Joydeep Gupta The only solace is the start of a fund to pay poor nations for the loss and damage they are suffering due to climate change The disconnect between the reality of climate change and the artificial bubble in which global climate negotiations take place became significantly wider as the extended 2022 summit drew… Continue reading COP27: Loss and damage fund sole success
What gets prioritised and ignored at UN climate negotiations?
Dr Jennifer Allan and Dr Rishikesh Ram Bhandary When nations gather in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh for another round of UN climate negotiations in November, things may get off to a rocky start. There has been talk of an “agenda fight” at the opening of COP27 as developing countries want “loss and damage” finance… Continue reading What gets prioritised and ignored at UN climate negotiations?
What is COP27, and why is it so important?
With COP27 coming up in November, here’s what we know so far about this year’s most important climate talks COP27 is the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This annual meeting brings together the 198 members of the convention to take concerted action on climate change. … Continue reading What is COP27, and why is it so important?
Bonn Climate Summit Ends in ‘Unconscionable’ Failure as Rich Nations Turn Backs on Poorest
Julia Conley Deepening campaigners’ anger was the fact that European countries present at the Bonn conference are currently boosting fossil fuel imports to replace the gas shipments they previously received from Russia “We have had enough of you offering crumbs with one hand while you starve the world with the other,” said one campaigner. “Your… Continue reading Bonn Climate Summit Ends in ‘Unconscionable’ Failure as Rich Nations Turn Backs on Poorest
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