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Colombian conflict survivors turn forest heroes in search of climate change solutions
- UN News
"What do I want the river to carry away? The deforestation," Sandra Donado says, her voice competing with the sudden storm lashing her canoe as it floats down the Guaviare River in Colombia’s Amazon biome region.
Jeddah conference closes with adoption of global pledges to tackle antimicrobial resistance
- UN News
The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wrapped up on Saturday with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, which lay out practical, actionable and cross-sectoral steps stakeholders can take to address this complex health issue.
COP29: Digital tech and AI can boost climate action, but curbing the sector’s emissions is key
- UN News
Leaders in technology and the environment at COP29 in Baku endorsed on Saturday a declaration pledging to use digital technologies to accelerate climate action while reducing the carbon and pollution footprints of tech manufacturing and tackling the growing problem of e-waste.
Will COP29 deliver the trillions needed to tackle the man-made climate crisis?
- UN News
The latest round of UN climate negotiations, COP29, opened this past Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, following a year that broke multiple extreme heat records and saw widespread climate-driven chaos – from wildfires to destructive floods and hurricanes – hit nearly every corner of the world. A major increase in financial commitments to assist vulnerable countries in mitigating and adapting to climate impacts is the main goal of this year’s conference, which has been dubbed the “climate finance COP.”
Raising the roof: Building resilience through conserving historic homes in the Philippines
- UN News
One of the best-preserved Spanish colonial towns in Asia that was damaged in a huge earthquake in the Philippines is being repaired with an eye to reducing the impact of future disasters thanks in part to the support of the UN educational and cultural organization UNESCO.
Invest in Flooding Research Today To Protect Tomorrow
- Inter Press Service
URBANA, Illinois, US, Nov 15 (IPS) - The United Nations recently released the 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions synthesis reportjust weeks before presidents, global leaders, climate scientists and activists convene in Azerbaijan for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The report reveals that current national climate plans are not sufficient.
Human Rights Violations Against Women Rises in Afghanistan, While Taliban Enjoy Impunity
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) - It has been three years since the 2021 Taliban offensive and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to grow more dire. Human rights violations are committed by the Taliban insurgent group on a frequent basis, with gender-based discrimination and violence being regular occurrences for millions of Afghan women. Gender inequalities are pervasive, with freedom of speech and mobility being significantly limited. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by widespread impunity enjoyed by members of the Taliban.
Walking with Wisdom: Whaia’s Mission to Bring Indigenous Knowledge to COP 29
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 15 (IPS) - Kaitiaki! Whaia says she is at COP29 to bring indigenous wisdom to influence policy and to provide guardianship (kaitiaki) of the climate negotiations.
From the Biodiversity COP16 to the Climate COP29: Building Equitable Accountability, Alignment, and Adequacy on Finance
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 15 (IPS) - The United States just went through its most consequential election. While the outcome raises questions about what the re-election of Trump means for U.S. engagement in global climate talks moving forward (in view of his previous stunt), the game is still on, with or without him. Despite the challenges, local communities, cities, states, private actors, and the public more broadly have embarked on an unstoppable journey—upholding the spirit of the Paris Agreement.
Africa’s Demands: Continent’s COP29 Irreducible Minimums Amid Release of First Draft Text
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 15 (IPS) - As expected, climate finance has taken center stage in Baku COP29 in a bid to renew the global focus on finance as a means to transform climate ambitions into tangible, sustainable action.
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