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Green energy investment treaty reforms: Key hurdle cleared
Green energy investment treaty reforms: Key hurdle clearedGreen energy investment treaty reforms took a significant step forward as the 51 governments of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) agreed to allow each other to remove...
Exposing Big Emitters’ Use of Climate Treaties to Avoid Responsibility: International Hearing Insights
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has become the battleground for a fierce debate on climate responsibility, as wealthy nations like the US and Saudi Arabia leverage existing climate treaties to sidestep accountability for...
Biden Promotes Game Changer Railway for Copper and Cobalt in Africa
Biden Boosts Africa's Mineral Transport with Lobito Corridor ProjectIn a groundbreaking move, US President Joe Biden made a significant push for the Lobito Corridor project during his visit to sub-Saharan Africa this week. The...
Rich Countries’ Reluctance on JETP Coal-to-Clean Deals: A Closer Look
Rich Countries' Reluctance on JETP Coal-to-Clean Deals: A Closer LookUK and German officials have recently announced a significant shift in their approach towards Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs), signaling a reluctance to pursue further...
World Bank Raises $100 Billion for Poorest Countries – Impact and Future Initiatives
The World Bank Raises $100 Billion for Poorest Countries - A Game-Changer in Climate Resilience FinancingIn a groundbreaking move, donor countries have stepped up to pledge $23.7 billion to the International Development Association (IDA)...
The Impact of Nickel Mining on Communities in Indonesia: Challenges and Solutions
Impact of Nickel Mining on Communities in Indonesia: A Closer LookIn the heart of Indonesia's Southeast Sulawesi province lies Kabaena island, a tropical paradise with breathtaking mountain peaks and lush vegetation. However, beneath this...
Global Solar Geoengineering Non-Use Deal Urged by EU
Global Solar Geoengineering Non-Use Deal Urged by EUEurope's first scientific advice on Solar Radiation Management (SRM) technologies has urged the European Union to take proactive steps in negotiating a global regime to govern these...
Challenges Faced by Pastoralists in a Shrinking World: Understanding the Threats
Africa’s herders are facing unprecedented challenges as they strive to uphold their centuries-old way of life in an ever-changing world. With rising climate stress, conflict, and competition for land threatening their livelihoods, pastoralists find...
Forest carbon credits quality label sparks controversy: Experts resign from market watchdog
Forest Carbon Credits Quality Label Sparks Controversy: Experts Resign from Market WatchdogThe Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) is under scrutiny as two expert advisors resign from their positions due to concerns...
Canada’s Disregard for Official Advice in Setting 2035 Emissions Target
Canada Disregards Official Advice on 2035 Emissions TargetIn a move that has sparked controversy and concern, the Canadian government has set a new emissions reduction target for 2035 at 45-50% from 2005 levels, despite...
