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On the fifth day of the United Nations climate summit, delegates have discussed climate finance, and what role gender plays in addressing the climate crisis. It also saw COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber respond to suggestions he has a conflict of interest or a lack of genuine commitment to the issue.

Paris (ESA) Dec 05, 2023 - In a significant step towards a more sustainable future, ESA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during Earth Information Day at COP28 curre

A new report unveiled at COP28 has found that global emissions from the heating and cooling sector could be reduced by at least 60%, while also reducing grid pressure, saving consumers money and improving quality of life.

Cooling sector greenhouse gas emissions predicted to more than double by 2050.

That's twice the annual amount of 40 years ago, led by increased pollution from China and India.

The report suggests that if key measures are adopted in the cooling sector, there could be a significant reduction in power growth, potentially cutting predicted emissions by 60-96%.

All this is priority cornerstones of the successful foreign policy strategy of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, which is based on principles of positive neutrality and displays  conformity to both national interests and long-term objectives of wor...

Over 60 countries have pledged to slash cooling-related emissions at key UN climate talks, amid record temperatures this year.

The UN Environment Program (UNEP) estimates that more than 1 billion people are at high risk from extreme heat due to a lack of cooling access — the vast majority living in in Africa and Asia.

“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” – Bertrand Russell