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Rise of the Global South Highlights Minamata Convention on Mercury COP5
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (IPS) - As it strives to be the prototype environmental treaty of this era, the Minamata Convention on Mercury continues its razor-like focus on ending all major uses of mercury. Emerging as the force leading the charge is the Global South, particularly the Africa Region, whose proposals led to hard-charging changes addressing dental amalgam, mercury-based skin creams, and fluorescent lights.
‘Rebuild a foundation of hope’ for global human rights: Türk
- UN News
World leaders gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), calling for new guardrails to protect rights amid a surge of conflict and other challenges.
Finance at COP28: After the Euphoria, Come Questions Galore
- Inter Press Service
DUBAI, Dec 12 (IPS) - On November 30, the first day of COP28, the much-awaited Loss and Damage Fund—a landmark decision to compensate the world’s most climate-affected and climate-vulnerable people—was declared operational. Announcing the decision, COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber said, ‘the fact that we have been able to achieve such a significant milestone on the first day of this COP is unprecedented. This is historic.”
Its Time To Align Climate Finance and Social Justice, Says Youth Climate Activist
- Inter Press Service
DUBAI, Dec 12 (IPS) - Joshua Amponsem, co-director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, believes it is time to ensure climate finance and social justice issues are elevated to the top of the agenda and negotiations at COP28.
Charting Out a Sustainable Path for Island, Coastal Communities Facing Climate Crisis
- Inter Press Service
DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) - There is an irreparable connection between culture and the seas: loss of land due to rising sea levels and loss of livelihood due to changing fish migration patterns are having a massive impact on coastal communities.
Africa's Negotiators Urged to Leverage on African Science at COP28 High Table
- Inter Press Service
DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) - African scientists and researchers are concerned that the data shows that the continent is being cornered by the spiraling effects of climate change, that the real impact of climate devastation is yet to unfold, and that the region is on the cusp of more severe and catastrophic consequences.
Sikh Faith Inspires Environmental Stewardship
- Inter Press Service
DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) - Dr Jasdev Singh Rai, an accomplished ENT doctor who hails from London, is not just attending COP 28; he is representing an organization that brings a unique perspective to the global stage.
Fair taxation for All
- Inter Press Service
BERLIN, Dec 11 (IPS) - Champagne corks popped in New York after the majority voted in favour of a UN tax convention. The clear result paved the way for a stronger role of the United Nations in shaping more inclusive and effective international tax cooperation. This fulfils a decades-long demand by the G77 group and the international civil society.
U.S. Misuses Trade Agreements to Undermine Food Sovereignty
- Inter Press Service
CAMBRIDGE, MA., Dec 11 (IPS) - The dispute mounted by the U.S. government over Mexico's policies to restrict the use of genetically modified corn is the latest example of the misuse of a trade agreement to impede social programs in Mexico and other countries. The U.S. government has been doing this for years.
Climate advocates demand stronger COP28 language on fossil fuels
- UN News
The latest COP28 draft outcome text released to negotiators in Dubai Monday evening dropped a call to ‘phaseout’ fossil fuels, prompting outcry from climate vulnerable countries and civil society.
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