Tag: International Relations
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall Negotiations
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall NegotiationsMajor fossil fuel-producing countries are under fire at negotiations in Busan for resisting restrictions on plastic manufacturing, a critical market for oil and gas. As discussions...
Global Efforts to Address Drought Fail as Earth Continues to Dry Out
Global Efforts to Address Drought Fail as Earth Continues to Dry OutCountries including the US successfully resisted Africa's push for a legally binding drought protocol at the "land COP" in Riyadh.Governments have failed to...
The Impact of U.S.–China Rivalry on Global Climate Progress
The U.S.-China rivalry is reshaping not just global trade, but also the fight against climate change. As the two superpowers engage in a trade war, the implications for green technology and climate progress are...
COP29 Recap: Key Events and Outcomes Explained
COP29 Recap: Key Events and Outcomes ExplainedThe COP29 UN climate change conference in Baku came to a close with mixed reviews, leaving many unresolved issues and dissatisfied participants. The main highlights included a contentious...
Trump Supports Deep-Sea Mining, Risking Global Conflict
So, like, President Donald Trump made some move on Thursday that could be a game-changer for this Canadian company trying to be the first to mine minerals from the ocean floor. They've been wanting...
The Recalibration of Global Power: A Tripolar World Order
In the ever-evolving landscape of global power dynamics, recent events have brought to light a significant recalibration that challenges the traditional Western hegemony. What initially began as a public health crisis has snowballed into...
What Greenland Wants: Understanding the Island’s Perspective
Greenland's Desire: Unraveling the Island's PerspectiveAmidst global geopolitical discussions and environmental concerns, Greenland finds itself at the center of attention once again. Former President Donald Trump's suggestion of the United States acquiring the island...
Understanding the Symbolic Impact of Trump Leaving the Paris Agreement
Trump's Departure from Paris Agreement Sends ShockwavesThe recent decision by former president Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement has sent shockwaves through the global community. Despite previous indications of...
Bloomberg Commits to Fill US Funding Gap at UN
**Bloomberg Saves the Day: Pledges to Fill US Funding Gap at UN**American billionaire Michael Bloomberg swoops in to the rescue as the US faces a funding crisis at the United Nations climate body. With...
Race to Climate Neutrality: America vs. Germany – Who Will Win?
Germany and Europe are keeping a watchful eye on the United States as a fierce competition for climate neutrality unfolds. Simon Müller, a prominent figure in Europe's energy and sustainability landscape, sheds light on...
