CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Australia is hiding the true extent of its climate change contributions
The unwillingness of the Australian government to be transparent on climate data undermines global efforts to deal with climate crisis.
COP28 president, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, defends fossil fuels
Despite overwhelming evidence to show impact of fossil fuels on climate, COP28 president, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, claims there is “no science” to support phasing out fossil fuels.
Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action signed at COP28
The Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action signed at COP28, marks a commitment to cut carbon emissions in the global food system.
COP28 to dedicate a day to food and agriculture
A full day will be dedicated to food and agriculture – a first for any COP – and the United Arab Emirates host has said the event will be a “game-changer for food systems.”
António Guterres urges COP28 delegates to act immediately
“We are living through climate collapse in real time,” the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, has told Cop28 delegates in Dubai.
Biden invests $196M in agriculture, but ignores sustainability
President Joe Biden has thrown money behind encouraging agricultural projects, but has shown no interest in highlighting sustainability.
Less meat, but plenty of bull at COP28
Two-thirds of the food served at COP28 will be meat-free, but a plant-based shift is unlikely to be found in the conference negotiations where climate targets are set.
A brief overview of COP28
Much hinges on the COP28 climate summit. Here’s a quick rundown of this crucial event being held in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023.
COP28 must represent the start of climate finance justice
This year’s debate at COP28 will focus on climate justice and financing and the urgently needed transformation of the world’s energy and land use systems.
Climate crisis funding is only 5-10% of what is needed says UN
The world is “woefully” underprepared for the escalating impacts of the climate crisis hitting billions of people across the globe, a UN report has warned.
Texas bans climate change books in schools
The state of Texas school board has banned seven books on climate change in schools for critiquing the fossil fuel industry.
Antonio Guterres urges robust action on climate catastrophe
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres raises call to action on climate change noting that governments are simply not doing enough.
UN says that carbon-cutting policies are inadequate
According to a new UN report, today’s carbon-cutting policies are so inadequate that 3°C of heating would be reached this century.
Developing countries not receiving funding to overcome climate disasters
The poorest countries have contributed the least to the climate crisis, but are being hit the hardest while less money is being sent to them to help them adapt.
Agriculture’s impact on climate change to be in spotlight at COP28
A key subject of discussion at COP28, being held in the UAE from 30 November 2023, will be agriculture and how its impact on climate change can be reduced.