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Charting a Path Forward: President Wickremesinghe Urges Action in the Face of Alarming Climate Predictions. In a compelling address at the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (CoP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, UAE Friday (01), President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the historical significance of the UN Conference...

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Nairobi, 22 November 2023 – Environmental rule of law around the world is rapidly transforming due to technological innovation, the COVID-19 pandemic, public concerns over climate change and the rise of racial and social justice movements. A report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) provides a series of recommendations to governments.

Dependable and flexible financing of multilateral environmental organizations is pivotal to ensuring sustained global progress in confronting climate change

Earthshot Prize winner Notpla's seaweed-based packaging is the 'first and only' material recognised as plastic-free by an EU country.

Amsterdam is considering measures against fatbikes, traffic alderman Melanie van der Horst said in a letter to the city council. The city is considering more checks for quicker, upgraded fatbikes, a license plate requirement, and setting a minimum age requirement for those using the fast electric bikes, Parool reports.

A report from the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate reveals that many Dutch companies are evading rules for reusing plastic packaging, leading to a failure in reducing plastic waste.

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has launched a criminal investigation into Chemours in Dordrecht. It is also investigating whether executives of the chemical company can be held liable for the massive PFAS pollution and the consequences thereof. The OM called the investigation “very complex, both factually and legally.”

Apart from grand sounding communiques, climate NGOs hyperbole, and alarmist headlines by the legacy media, nothing much of practical significance will come out of COP28.