Submission from Arab Group to UN Climate Change calling on developed countries to deliver 'minimum of USD 441 billion per year' for new long term $$$ goal - no sense Saudi Arabia / UAE / Qatar might cough up as yet unfccc.int/sites/default/…

A UN report backs a levy on shipping emissions, calling it fairer and more effective than other options. The Marshall Islands support it, but Argentina and Brazil push back. The IMO will debate the issue further in London. 🌍🚢 #ClimateAction #ShippingLevy climatechangenews.com/2024/08/08/key…

Who should pay? #climatefinance

The Taliban regime is close to sealing multi-billion dollar energy deals with neighbors and China, prioritizing economic gains over Afghan rights. No human rights considerations are part of the talks. 🌍💰 #Afghanistan #HumanRights #TAPI fairplanet.org/editors-pick/t…

As the UNSG Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals meets to discuss how to embed justice & environmental safeguards in the energy transition, we urge them to centre voices of communities on the frontline of mineral extraction. (1/2) 🔈bit.ly/UNSGcetm #justminerals

2024 is breaking heat records at an alarming rate. Earth's climate has never changed this fast, putting our future at serious risk. It's time for urgent action to address the #ClimateCrisis. 🌍🔥 #GlobalWarming  theguardian.com/environment/ar…

More than 17 million homes in the US are at risk of suffering what could total $1.2 trillion in value destruction because they are underinsured for natural disasters, Mark Gongloff says bloomberg.com/opinion/articl… via Bloomberg Opinion

Leticia Carvalho is the new Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority! 🌊 Her election signals a new era of transparency and environmental responsibility in deep-sea mining. #OceanConservation #DeepSeaMining  news.mongabay.com/2024/08/brazil…

EU set to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in November 🚗⚡️ A major step to protect the European auto industry from unfair competition. How will this impact the global EV market? #EVs #China ft.com/content/e9b32e…

Water conflicts are rising globally, with 347 violent incidents linked to water resources in 2023💧 Access disputes and misuse are fueling tensions. It’s crucial to boost cooperation and invest in solutions to secure water resources. #WaterCrisis forbes.com/sites/jamiehai…

Ed King UN Climate Change It’s fascinating. The fossil fuel industry is really trying to rebrand with name changes and messaging. Here is the latest one from down under with Australia’s biggest oil and gas company Woodside trying to say that we can save whales drilling for gas.

The climate crisis is impacting the U.S. blood supply. Extreme weather have led to an emergency shortage, with over 19,000 donations lost in July alone. The need for blood remains constant, but the challenges are growing. #BloodDonation #ClimateCrisis theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

The push for ethical fashion is gaining momentum globally. 🌍 Garment workers are at the forefront of this movement, fighting for fair labor practices and union rights. #EthicalFashion #HumanRights fairplanet.org/story/forced-l…

🚨 UN Chief issues a #climate SOS! As #COP29 approaches with finance deadlock, mixed 2035 targets, and rising tensions. Meanwhile, global climate impacts intensify. Can world leaders step up? Read our latest climate news summary ⬇️ unclimatesummit.org/climate-crisis…

Pacific islands like Tonga are on the front lines of the climate crisis. 🌍 We need real action, not empty promises. As COP29 approaches, the world is watching Azerbaijan—no more fossil fuel expansion. #COP29 #PacificIslands climatechangenews.com/2024/09/02/as-…

China's coal approvals dropped 80% in the first half of 2024, signaling a potential shift. But with coal still making up over 60% of China's energy: will this mark the end of new coal or is it just a pause? Renewables must be the future. #RenewableEnergy apnews.com/article/china-…

Experts call for debt-free #climatefinancing ahead of #COP29 nation.africa/kenya/health/e…

UNFCCC and EIB collaborate on green finance talks ahead of #COP29 news.az/news/unfccc-an…

70 Leaders back the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee's #INC efforts to develop a legally binding agreement on #plasticpollution, endorsing the "Bridge to Busan: Declaration on Primary Plastic Polymers. forumsec.org/sites/default/…

UK may announce tougher emissions targets at COP29, aiming to reignite global climate ambitions. With Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband leading, this could be a pivotal moment for climate leadership. The world is watching. 🌍 #COP29 #ClimateAction theguardian.com/environment/ar…