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Many issues of global climate action were tackled at the 2023 UN climate negotiations (COP28). Yet from the perspective of many groups in Philippine civil society, the most important issue is not on adaptation, mitigation, finance, or loss and damage. It was on inclusivity.

So John Kerry gets the award. Let’s celebrate that.

The Modi government had mounted a full-fledged legal challenge and intervention to save the former Indian Navy personnel. The case was a crucial test of the government’s diplomatic heft in a general election year

“They are using climate fear to literally restrict and collapse energy, agriculture, transportation, go right after our freedom of movement,” Morano said.

Celebrities can influence social norms. Imagine the climate impact if Taylor Swift would become a role model for a carbon frugal lifestyle.

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai was about as serious as any sane person would think: not serious at all. One of the panelists used her moment in the spotlight to blame white supremacy and the patriarchy for the ongoing “climate crisis” around the world. “We cannot co...

Celebrities can influence social norms. Imagine the climate impact if Taylor Swift would become a role model for a carbon frugal lifestyle.

UAE announces Sh34bn funding for African youth

By Tilak DoshiPeter A. Coclanis December 19, 2023 Last Friday, just two days after the Dubai COP28 meeting ended, a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that global coal demand will set another new record this year. Although coal use in the West is falling, demand in developing economies “remains very strong, increasing

COP28, like any good roller coaster, had plenty of unexpected twists and turns. The biggest twist: the resurgence of Nature Based Solutions.