Gladys Habu knows first-hand the devastation climate change is already visiting on the world. The 25-year-old has vivid memories of Kale Island, a tiny islet in the Solomon Islands archipelago where she used to swim and barbecue on the white sand beaches. It’s also where her grandparents used to live, decades back. But Kale Island... Continue Reading →
Africa: What Does the World Need From COP26? – NewsEverything Africa
We requested consultants all over the world to inform us one problem that have to be tackled at COP26. Here’s what they’ve mentioned. Canada: ‘Far too usually we see delegates and scientists come collectively, talk about local weather points whereas leaving out a few of these most affected, like Indigenous peoples. It’s essential to uphold... Continue Reading →
The Paris Agreement’s Conciliation Annex: If Not Now, Then When?
Introduction: The Imperative On the eve of the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), to be held in Glasgow between October 31 and November 12, 2021, participating states face the challenge of undertaking decisive and transformative action on climate change. In taking up the Presidency of COP26, the U.K. has described COP26 as... Continue Reading →
Australia is shaping up to be the villain of COP26 climate talks
London (CNN)If Australia's allies were worried that the country might cause them problems at upcoming climate talks in Glasgow, the events of the past week should leave little doubt in their minds. It will. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday all but confirmed a report that his country had pressured the UK into dropping... Continue Reading →
‘Blah blah blah’: Greta Thunberg chastises world leaders over climate crisis
Greta Thunberg and fellow youth campaigners struck a sceptical tone for this week's climate talks in Italy, saying much has been promised but little done to tackle global warming in almost three decades since the landmark Earth Summit. Fears that climate change is worsening grew after a U.N. report in August warned the situation was dangerously close... Continue Reading →
Why Won’t COP26 Take Animal Agriculture Seriously?
On November 1, COP26, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, will kick off in Glasgow. Over the course of 12 days, the conference will unite nations, businesses, and citizens alike to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing the planet: climate change. In 2015 at COP21, the Paris Agreement—a commitment from countries across... Continue Reading →
News Corp Australia tweaks climate targets amid scrutiny of editorial line
NEW YORK/SYDNEY(Reuters) - The Australian arm of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has set new environmental targets, an internal email showed, shoring up employee engagement with climate issues as it prepares an editorial campaign calling for curbs on carbon emissions. The new goals, which have not been formally announced, are incremental to previous targets for News... Continue Reading →
The Collision of Two Opposing Green Destinies: COP26 and East Anglia’s Fraud
With the world gearing up for Mark Carney’s upcoming COP26 Climate Summit in the UK this October 31- September 12, 2021, it is worth asking: Will China and India collaborate with other nations of the multipolar alliance once more to save the world from a supranational world government? You may be asking what I mean by “once... Continue Reading →
Global Leaders on COP26: Climate Emergency Demands Policy Shift to Adaptation
Global Center on Adaptation . Global Leaders convened by the Global Center on Adaptation call for COP26 to elevate adaptation action onto an equal footing with efforts to cut emissions because of escalating climate emergency. . Today, global leaders gathered in Rotterdam to participate in the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) High Level Dialogue: “An... Continue Reading →
What Is COP26? What’s At Stake In the Fight Against Climate Change
For COP26, 200 countries are unveiling their plans to cut emissions by 2030. Specific pledges around ending coal use, switching to electric vehicles, and doing more to protect nature are also expected.
(Personal Comment: this summit has already taken place, however the ideas and food system security should be part of COP26 and if it isn't it should be...) The UN Food Systems Summit will serve as a historic opportunity to empower all people to leverage the power of food systems to drive our recovery from the... Continue Reading →