The recent announcement that developed countries have committed to providing $100 billion in climate finance to developing countries is a critical first step in supporting the Global South. This commitment was made during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. This pledge has been long-awaited by developing countries, […]

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to take place in 2023. As the world faces an impending climate crisis, COP28 faces the daunting challenge of bridging the gap between negotiated agreements and real-world action. The climate crisis is an interconnected global issue […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended an official invitation to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi in 2023. The invitation was extended in conjunction with the […]

The world is currently facing a climate crisis, and one of the biggest challenges is the lack of cooperation between rich and developing nations. This was evident at the mid-year U.N. climate talks held in Bonn. The dispute was rooted in the lack of finance for energy transition, which left developing countries frustrated. Rich nations […]

Former US Secretary of State, John Kerry, recently had a private meeting with Pope Francis, the first since the pontiff underwent surgery earlier this year. During their meeting, Kerry discussed the upcoming COP28 climate summit and sought the pope’s support in mobilizing religious leaders to take action on environmental issues. Kerry compared the importance of […]

The UN Cop28 climate summit will be a landmark event in the fight against climate change. One of the key focuses of the summit will be holding fossil fuel lobbyists accountable, promoting greater transparency and honesty in the discussions. This is just the beginning of what is expected to be a move to exclude polluting […]

The US is taking a proactive stance in addressing the global issue of methane emissions, negotiating with Turkmenistan to combat the significant contribution the country has made to global heating. In 2022, Turkmenistan experienced a high number of “super-emitter” events that have had a significant impact on the environment. The US hopes to reduce some […]

Researchers have recently discovered a group of Twitter accounts known as the “American blondes” who were involved in a coordinated campaign to support the UAE’s handling of COP28. The accounts were created within hours of each other and posted similar messages nearly simultaneously, often retweeting posts from the UAE embassy in Washington. This tactic of […]

The Bonn UN Climate Change Conference in Germany is underway, with leaders gathering to discuss the pressing issue of climate change. COP28 President-Delegate, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, has emphasized the need for transformational progress that benefits everyone, everywhere. He called for a COP of action, solidarity, and unity, highlighting the importance of ambitious solutions that […]

Recently, the news has been dominated by events that could have significant impacts on various industries and countries. In the US, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) has warned about an impending correction in the stock market, while also highlighting the issue of investor complacency. Meanwhile, Yemen has finalized the insurance for an oil tanker transfer, […]