The agreements did not address the magnitude of the challenges involved in fighting global warming. On Sunday, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) culminated in Azerbaijan by announcing a package of climate agreements. RELATED: COP29 Unlocks International Carbon Markets The agreements included […]

Trading of carbon credits incentivates countries to reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly projects. On Saturday, the presidency of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) announced that it has concluded negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, enabling cross-border carbon trading […]

The Azerbaijani proposal is ‘neither sufficient, nor big, nor fast, nor good,’ said Friederike Roder. On Friday, the Azerbaijani presidency of COP29 proposed that wealthy countries contribute US$250 billion annually by 2035 to finance climate action in developing countries RELATED: COP29: Venezuelan Government Strengthens Strategies for the Generation of Clean Energy in the Country While […]

Lorca also emphasized that Venezuela’s geographic location makes it an ideal site for photovoltaic power generation. “It is essential to diversify our energy sources in order to face the climate crisis and move towards a more sustainable future,” he said. Related: COP29: Oil and Gas Company Delegates Outnumber Social Activists During the 29th Conference of […]

 “It is essential to join efforts to achieve common goals that benefit our nations and the planet,” stated the Venezuelan minister. Both leaders expressed their commitment to working together to tackle current environmental challenges. Related: Turkiye Denied Israeli President Fly Over Its Territory To Go to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan  In the framework of the […]

Agrarian reforms remain an issue in India, where thousands of farmers camped for nearly 15 months at New Delhi’s borders. On Tuesday, Praveena Srindhar, the director of Science and Technology at the NGO Save Soil, recalled that over 11o,000 Indian farmers have committed suicide due to bank debts and crop failures. RELATED: Turkiye Denied Israeli […]

Lula da Silva also proposed establishing a UN Climate Change Council to enhance global environmental governance. On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva called on the wealthiest G20 countries to bring forward their carbon neutrality targets from 2050 to 2040 or 2045. RELATED: G20 Leaders Lightly Mention Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine He also invited […]

Turkish authorities have denied Israel permission for its president, Isaac Herzog, to fly over Turkish airspace to attend the UN climate conference COP29 in Azerbaijani capital Baku. RELATED: Gaza Strip: Death Toll Rises to 43,764 Anadolu Ajansi, a Turkiye’s state news agency reported, citing “official” sources, that the Israeli authorities had requested permission for Herzog’s […]

While 1,773 lobbyists represent corporations, only 1,033 people speak on behalf of the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations. On Friday, the environmental group “Kick Big Polluters Out” denounced that the COP29 conference in Baku hosts 1,773 representatives from fossil fuel companies. This number exceeds the delegations of the most vulnerable countries and the staff of nearly […]

To overcome these challenges, he proposed leveraging science, technology, and innovation, ensuring accessibility for family farmers. He also warned that the next 25 years will be crucial for agriculture as it will need to feed an additional 2 billion people by 2050. Related: Geopolitical Turmoil Shakes COP29 Climate Summit Representatives from governments, the agricultural sector, […]