News headlines for “Biodiversity”, page 49
Who Should Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?
- Inter Press Service
DAKAR, Senegal, Nov 21 (IPS) - At the UN climate change conference in Baku (COP29), government officials are scrambling for an agreement on a new climate financial package. There is a well established consensus that the climate crisis is exacerbating the hardships of vulnerable communities around the world. The question now is who's going to pay for the staggering costs?
Healing Minds, Empowering Women: Ghanas Climate Change Battle
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 21 (IPS) - As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, its effects are most acutely felt by those living in vulnerable coastal and rural communities.
Hydrogen, Nuclear, and Green Zones: Bold Pledges at COP29
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 21 (IPS) - As the world intensifies its fight against climate change, the clean energy transition—shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources—has become a linchpin for sustainable development.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Leading the Charge for Climate Justice, Renewable Energy
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 20 (IPS) - At COP29, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the smallest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere, stands as a beacon of climate action and renewable energy ambition.
Dazzling Wildlife Portraits at COP29: A Conversation with Photographer Brad Wilson
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 20 (IPS) - As delegates at COP29 stroll through the venue in Baku, Azerbaijan, many pause to marvel at the stunning portraits of animals and birds adorning the pavilion walls. These 16 captivating images, showcasing Azerbaijan's rich biodiversity, are more than just art—they're a call to action.
Pakistan’s Climate Minister Pitches for ‘Climate Diplomacy’ at COP29
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 19 (IPS) - Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Climate Change, praised the resilience of the people of her country in the face of climate disasters and has put her faith into diplomacy to achieve climate justice.
Don’t Lock Us Out of Negotiating Table—Indigenous Communities
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 19 (IPS) - Delegates representing Indigenous people's rights have taken issue with the ongoing COP29 negotiations, calling for Parties to include text and language that promote Indigenous rights to be explicitly referenced in the consensus and outcome documents.
Qatar Committed to Achieving Nationally Determined Contributions by 2030
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 19 2024 (IPS) - As global leaders gather at COP29 to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change, Saad Abdulla Al-Hitmi, Director of the Climate Change Department at the Government of Qatar, highlighted the nation’s ambitious goals in an interview with IPS, stressing its commitment to balancing environmental stewardship with economic growth.
Definitely Not on Track to save Life on Planet
- Inter Press Service
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov 19 (IPS) - Alongside climate finance, COP29 currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was expected to serve as an important platform for nations to demonstrate their intention to submit stronger national climate commitments, strengthen adaptation efforts, and show tangible progress and action on previous pledges.
Mercury Pollution: A Global Threat to Oceans and Communities
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 19 (IPS) - Mercury pollution from burning coal is contaminating our oceans and seafood, threatening global health.
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