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Humanitarian crises will be increased due to climate change

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Number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has increased. Numerous death have been reported in Pakistan due to flood. Agreement between rich countries to help poor countries in climate change. Humanitarian crises would spread more quickly throughout the world due to climate change, compounding the problems brought on by armed conflict and economic downturns … Read more

COP27 accord criticized as insufficient for people and planet

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The nations of the world consented to help pay for the damage on poor countries. They ended marathon climate negotiations without tackling the main cause. Delegates approved the compensation fund early Sunday. First, the nations of the world consented to help pay for the damage an overheating globe is doing on poor countries, but they … Read more

Key takeaways from COP27 climate summit

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Nations agreed to establish a fund to compensate developing nations for “loss and destruction.” The continued usage of fossil fuels was reaffirmed. Brazil joined Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in creating a forest protection collaboration. China and the U.S. agreed to resume cooperation on climate change after a hiatus caused by Taiwan … Read more

Pakistan urges early operationalization of COP27 ‘Loss and Damage Fund’

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the establishment of a fund to address loss and damage caused by climate-induced disasters and called for its early operationalization to bridge a major gap in the climate finance architecture. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement, said that the consensus decision taken by the COP27 in Sharm-El-Sheikh (Egypt) was a momentous … Read more

Black and brown populations ‘left out of climate conversations’

Black and brown populations 'left out of climate conversations'

Valencia Gunder is a Florida-based activist who advocates for climate resiliency. She has been representing her community and other communities like it at COP27. Gunder: “Our elderly, undocumented communities, black communities, and brown communities will be most impacted by this”. Valencia Gunder is a Florida-based activist who assists in getting aid to those affected by … Read more

US envoy John Kerry stalls COP27 COVID-19

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John Kerry tested positive for COVID-19 at UN climate negotiations. Negotiators were trying to break a deadlock over aid for developing nations. Kerry’s illness has slowed negotiations. John Kerry tested positive for COVID-19 at UN climate negotiations in Egypt when negotiators were trying to break a deadlock over aid for developing nations hit by natural … Read more

COP27: Climate talks inch toward ‘loss and damage’ showdown

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Negotiators at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh braced for battle over how and when to deliver climate funding. The topic of “loss and damage” has emerged as a pivotal issue during UN talks. G77+China group of developing nations call for special funds to help deal with the costs of climate impacts. Tuesday, negotiators at the COP27 … Read more

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah still alive, says family

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah still alive, says family

Family of Alaa Abdel Fattah says they have received confirmation that he is still alive. Letter to his mother dated Saturday says he is “drinking water again” and “receiving medical attention”. His family had not heard from him since he started refusing water on 6 November. The family of hunger striker and imprisoned British-Egyptian campaigner … Read more

Global community lacks action for climate resilient future: Minister

Senator Sherry Rehman flags challenges for Pakistan ahead of COP 28

Senator Sherry Rehman was addressing the Parliamentary Meeting at COP27 Summit. She said global warming was not going to remain at the 1.5 degrees temperature rise. She said the World Bank has estimated that Pakistan lost $30bn due to floods. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Sunday said the world community … Read more

Egypt spying on COP27 delegates

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The software has been downloaded more than 10,000 times on Google Play by French, German, and Canadian officials. An official smartphone app purportedly has carte blanche to monitor locations, private conversations, and photos. Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and IT created the summit app. An official smartphone app purportedly has carte blanche to monitor locations, private … Read more

COP27: Fossil fuel industry delegates surge

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Number of fossil fuel delegates at the UN climate summit has risen 25%. Global Witness uncovered 600 attendees tied to fossil fuels. More than the 10 most climate-affected countries combined. Analysis shows that the number of fossil fuel delegates at the UN climate summit has risen 25% since the last gathering. Global Witness uncovered 600 … Read more

COP27: Sudden raise in delegates with ties to fossil fuels at climate summit

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More than 600 individuals are affiliated with fossil fuels at the COP27. That is more than the combined delegations of the 10 countries with the greatest climate impact. The data indicates that this year there are more lobbyists for fossil fuels than representatives from the ten most affected by climate change. The number of delegates … Read more

Brazil’s Lula da Silva says he will focus on new ministry appointments ahead of COP27 visit

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the incoming president of Brazil, stated on Wednesday that he would begin to explore ministry appointments upon his return from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, adding that he did not believe Congress would impede his legislative program. Lula, a former leftist president, stated that the demonstrators in the streets … Read more

Private jets impact on climate at COP27

Private jets impact on climate

Environmental activists stopped private jets from taking off from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. 36 private jets landed at Sharm el-Sheikh between November 4 and 6. Private jets typically generate much higher emissions per passenger than commercial flights. Delegates coming to the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, have drawn criticism on social … Read more

COP27: Climate conference speeches

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Leaders, politicians, and delegates from over 200 countries aim to prevent the worst effects of climate change. There was the COP27 UN climate meeting in Egypt. At the COP27 UN climate meeting in Egypt, leaders, politicians, and delegates from over 200 countries aim to prevent the worst effects of climate change. Attendees’ newest comments: UNSG … Read more

COP27: Kuwait aims to become carbon-free in oil and gas by 2030

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Kuwait is committed to becoming carbon neutral in the oil and gas sector by 2050 and the entire country a decade later. Foreign Minister Salem al-Sabah made the pledge at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. The country’s crown prince also affirmed commitment to regional and international environmental initiatives. Foreign Minister Salem al-Sabah told the … Read more

COP27 developing countries require $1 trillion per year for climate finance

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COP27 developing countries must collaborate with investors, wealthy nations, and development institutions to raise $1 trillion per year in external financing. The report was released before discussions on climate change finance at the COP27 summit in Egypt. It was projected that the yearly investment needs of emerging countries would reach $2.4 trillion by 2030. A … Read more

African Union president says polluters should pay most

African Union president says polluters should pay most

The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, has been speaking at COP27 in Paris. He says that both industrialized and developing countries can either “create history” or “be a victim of history”. Africa is responsible for less than 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Macky Sall, who is both the President of Senegal and the … Read more

Rishi Sunak promotes global renewable energy progress

Rishi Sunak promotes global renewable energy progress

Rishi Sunak will call on world leaders to advance the switch to renewable energy “further and faster”. He will tell COP27 not to “backslide” on commitments made at last year’s COP26 summit. The issue of migrants travelling across the English Channel in small boats is likely to come up. At COP27, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak … Read more

Warning about “climate chaos” before starts of UN summit

Warning about "climate chaos" before starts of UN summit

UN research predicts the last eight years will set a record for warmth. More than 120 international leaders are expected to attend COP27 meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says COP27 must be the venue for immediate and reliable climate action. The UN’s climate change summit has opened in Egypt with a warning that … Read more

Rishi Sunak warns of “human suffering” at Cop27 party hosted by King Charles

Rishi Sunak warns of "human suffering" at Cop27 party hosted by King Charles

Rishi Sunak talked about how climate change is bad at party hosted by King Charles. King Charles has been pushing this issue for years. We will risk leaving an ever more desperate inheritance for our children. Rishi Sunak talked about how climate change is bad at a reception held by King Charles at Cop27 on … Read more

After Rishi Sunak reconsidered Cop27, King Charles III speaks out

After Rishi Sunak reconsidered Cop27, King Charles III speaks out

“As it was made clear previously, in unanimous agreement with the government, His Majesty will not be attending COP27.” “ It comes after Sunak said he would be there by saying “there is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change, Charles has warned about pollution in the air, plastic pollution, and climate change. King … Read more

King Charles to hold climate event before COP27

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King Charles would host a reception before next month’s COP27 climate summit. Over 200 “international business leaders, decision makers, and NGOs” are invited. King Charles has always supported environmental causes. London’s King Charles III said on Sunday that he would host a reception before next month’s COP27 climate summit, even though the government had told … Read more

King Charles not to attend COP27 UN Conference on Climate Change

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King Charles will not attend the COP 27 UN Conference. He was advised by the UK PM. Charles became monarch on Sept 10. Saturday, Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles will not attend the COP27 United Nations Conference on Climate Change. The British media stated, citing sources, that the decision was reached jointly with Prime … Read more