News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 201
COP29: Ambitious Climate Finance Goal is not Enough – the Funds must also Reach the Right Communities
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 (IPS) - The 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a key global milestone for agreeing on a new compromise to reduce emissions and to provide to the Global South the much-needed finance to address the devastating consequences of the climate crisis.
Methane Mitigation at COP-29—Pathways to Climate Action
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 18 (IPS) - Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis.
COP29 Must Set New Global Climate Finance Target, Says UNDP Adaptation Head
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 18 (IPS) - Empowering communities, fostering innovation and integrating socio-economic contexts into climate strategies are crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, says Srilata Kammila, Head of Climate Change Adaptation at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Peace Talks—Delegates Turn To Climate Summit for Insights Into What Really Makes People Safe
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 18 (IPS) - At a time when the COP29 summit is primarily focused on climate finance as a tool to cool catastrophically high global temperatures and reverse consequences for all life on earth, delegates—alarmed and concerned by the state of world peace and stability—are seeking ways to enhance safety.
Haiti: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement
- UN News
Over 20,000 people have fled their homes across Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince in just four days amid escalating gang violence, with more than 17,000 seeking shelter in 15 displacement sites as critical supply chains collapse.
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Updates on Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine
- UN News
The Security Council will be holding three high-stakes high-level meetings today, with the United Kingdom's Foreign Minister David Lammy presiding as Council president for November. Russia vetoed a draft resolution to protect civilians in Sudan this morning, with the 15-member organ be briefed on the situation in war-torn Gaza and convene an afternoon session on the conflict in Ukraine.
Children's Needs Due to Climate Change, Conflict Often Ignored in Negotiations
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 17 (IPS) - As the world grapples with ongoing armed conflicts, from Ukraine to Gaza, advocacy for a more proactive approach to understanding and effectively responding to the needs of children affected by both armed conflict and climate-induced crises is growing.
UN chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the latest Russian drone and missile attack against the power grid and critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, his Spokesperson said on Sunday.
Ahead of G20 Summit in Brazil, Guterres urges bloc to take the lead on peace, climate and other challenges
- UN News
The G20 group of developed economies must be at the forefront of global efforts to bring about peace, climate action, fairer international financial institutions and equitable access to emerging technologies, the UN Secretary-General said on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
Breakthroughs, Setbacks in COP29's First Week of Ambitious Pursuit of Climate Consensus
- Inter Press Service
BAKU, Nov 17 (IPS) - It has been a high-profile packed agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked by milestone events designed to complete the first enhanced transparency framework and the new collective quantified goal on finance, among other top priority matters.
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